Teachers were trained on basic Tablet PC functions in April 2005 and were using their Motion Tablet PCs at the start of the 2005-2006 school year. According to Scott Muri, CHS’s assistant principal, the teacher’s response to the Tablets has been overwhelmingly positive. Here’s what a few of the teachers at CHS had to say:
“In addition to drawing on presentations and lessons with the tablet’s pen, I enjoy being able to type notes using the Bluetooth keyboard. I usually set my tablet up with an LCD projector and then take the keyboard out into the classroom and sit with the students. They seem to enjoy it and feel like they are a part of running the class.”
— Amy Hughes
“I’ve really enjoyed the tablet PC because it’s interactive and mobile. It’s made a big difference in the way my kids learn. They’re more engaged and attentive because of this new and different technology.”
— Joel Fox
Weyerhaeuser IT staff and early adopters were educated on the unique Tablet PC features and functions and how the Motion Tablet PC could be incorporated into their day-to-day work environment. Tablet PC support and deployment training for the Weyerhaeuser IT staff was delivered both on-site and by using a web-based e-learning delivery methodology. Here’s what the Weyerhaeuser Motion Tablet PC users had to say:
“The Tablet PC fundamental training was very useful, filled in gaps for usability.
Thought training was great despite the veteran use of tablets. Found the training to be wonderful and I consider myself to be very knowledgeable – a couple of things I wouldn’t have even tried because I didn’t’ think they were even possible.”
— Weyerhaeuser Sales Manager
“Instructor was effective in teaching the new features. Hands on training made a difference”
— Weyerhaeuser IT Staff