Tablet Pc Based Classroom

Simsek M., DOĞRU İ. A.

5th World Conference on Educational Sciences (WCES), Rome, Italy, 5 - 08 February 2013, vol.116, pp.4246-4249, (Full Text) identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 116
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.01.925
  • City: Rome
  • Country: Italy
  • Page Numbers: pp.4246-4249
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Due to its ergonomic design and user-friendliness, tablet PCs have started to be used in education. The Turkish government will provide tablet PCs to all students in primary and secondary educational institutions, under the project called "Fatih Project" In current practices, students have been using tablet PCs to perform tasks such as document reading and note-taking. A more effective use of Tablet PCs in classroom environment will facilitate educational activities. This study presents the methods and scenarios which have been developed for more effective use of Tablet PCs in a classroom environment. The paper also mentions how a teacher can take attendance, administer oral examinations, give quizzes and share the computer screen through the network established by tablet PCs. (C) 2013 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.