Netbook vs. iPad Whiteboard Session

I had a short whiteboard session with a few of the guys today debating the merits of the netbook and the iPad for a one-to-one program.  Rather than type it out I’ll just post a picture.  Basically they both have positives and negatives and it is easy to argue in either direction.  I have yet [...]

iPad First Thoughts

I have been using the Apple iPad for 2 1/2 weeks now and thought it was time that I write down some of my thoughts. Overall I love the iPad. Since receiving it I have not used my laptop except in the office. I’ve stopped even bringing my laptop home during the week. [...]

Penn State One-to-One Conference

Here are some of my thoughts from a conference I attended at Penn State on one-to-one computing. I will add other thoughts as I have more time.
Wow!  The Penn State One-to-One Conference was great.  The material was relevant.  The presenters were excellent.  The format was efficient.
I noticed in the participants list that we [...]

iPod Touch: iResponse

Next in the series of posts on the iPod Touch in the classroom is a look at the application iResponse. iResponse is a great classroom response app.  Several teachers here at DCHS have used iResponse and all have been excited with its ease of use and the quick feedback they are able to get from [...]