Ipad, Kindle or Nook - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T05:27:57Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/ipad-kindle-or-nook?feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Chris,
Well the first Wind…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-21:649749:Comment:5848542011-01-21T04:09:11.380ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
<p>Hi Chris,</p>
<p>Well the first Windows 7 TouchScreen Pad for education is being released by RM Education. (I am not a dealer, their shipping charges are excessive)</p>
<p>This one is called the "RM Slate". Marketed to education. It will be at the TSEA show in Feb.</p>
<p>YouTube Video</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaDjNRbrm9Q&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaDjNRbrm9Q&feature=related</a></p>
<p>You can find some stats on the UK website.…</p>
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<p>Hi Chris,</p>
<p>Well the first Windows 7 TouchScreen Pad for education is being released by RM Education. (I am not a dealer, their shipping charges are excessive)</p>
<p>This one is called the "RM Slate". Marketed to education. It will be at the TSEA show in Feb.</p>
<p>YouTube Video</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaDjNRbrm9Q&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaDjNRbrm9Q&feature=related</a></p>
<p>You can find some stats on the UK website.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rm.com/shops/rmshop/Product.aspx?cref=PD1787832">http://www.rm.com/shops/rmshop/Product.aspx?cref=PD1787832</a></p>
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<p>I have not found any pricing yet.....The US division is secondary to the UK operation.</p>
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<p>Once again, this the first unit that I have seen. It sells for 399.00 British Pounds in the UK. That is a lot of money.</p>
<p>I am still convinced the the Kno tablet is on a better track for teachers and students,</p>
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<p>Thanks JJC</p>
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<p> </p> Michelle,
I'm writing a grant…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-18:649749:Comment:5839172011-01-18T19:17:11.557ZRobin Rogershttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/RobinRogers
<p>Michelle,</p>
<p>I'm writing a grant for our ed foundation to underwrite the purchase of 30 e-readers (class set). I just can't say yet which one. Kindles have the audible advantage (although I don't know what the voice sounds like), and the Nook has the password protection feature. Don't like the restrictive amazon.com-only downloads on the Kindle, I like having the flexibility of public domain downloads or "freebies" that are available from different sources. How do I balance the pros and…</p>
<p>Michelle,</p>
<p>I'm writing a grant for our ed foundation to underwrite the purchase of 30 e-readers (class set). I just can't say yet which one. Kindles have the audible advantage (although I don't know what the voice sounds like), and the Nook has the password protection feature. Don't like the restrictive amazon.com-only downloads on the Kindle, I like having the flexibility of public domain downloads or "freebies" that are available from different sources. How do I balance the pros and cons of each device and make the right purchasing decision? Some of my students can benefit from the font-size choices...but neither the Kindle nor the Nook are being marketed for educational applications as far as I can tell.</p>
<p>I like the idea of kids having their 'privacy' when it comes to reading levels and content. One of my frosh students whom I begged, and who resisted, all semester long to "take out a book" during the last few minutes of class time, came back after winter recess reading, 13 Reasons Why on her brand new Nook! As a librarian, we're all about getting books (in any form) into the hands of our students--reading at their level with the hope our students will eventually look for more challenging content as their comprehension and vocabulary increase. If an e-reader does that, then that's justification enough for me. Seems like an appropriate course since students are drawn to their iPods, cell phones, and all things electronic.</p>
<p>From someone who learned to teach in the 'open plan--what do we need walls for'' classroom--I'm willing to try something new that may get kids to re-connect with reading again... Thoughts, comments?</p>
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<p>RR</p>
<p> </p> Here's his website
http://lea…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-17:649749:Comment:5837052011-01-17T07:45:44.700ZJill Bhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JillBrown
Here's his website<br />
<a href="http://learninginhand.com/" target="_blank">http://learninginhand.com/</a>
Here's his website<br />
<a href="http://learninginhand.com/" target="_blank">http://learninginhand.com/</a> Check out Tony Vincent. He's…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-17:649749:Comment:5834352011-01-17T07:44:28.376ZJill Bhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JillBrown
Check out Tony Vincent. He's a guru on mobile learning devices. He has some really good online videos on how to make the best use of iPads in the classroom.
Check out Tony Vincent. He's a guru on mobile learning devices. He has some really good online videos on how to make the best use of iPads in the classroom. Dear Nathan,
As I vendor of E…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-12:649749:Comment:5809212011-01-12T20:07:31.727ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
<p>Dear Nathan,</p>
<p>As I vendor of EdTech Goodies, I am constantly searching for new products and applications that I hope to sell and continue to pay the rent. I readily and heartily agree that tech for tech's sake, is not an ehancement for learning.</p>
<p>Our current crop on senior engineers and scientists did not grow up playing video games. Thank God they they did not exist during my formative years.</p>
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<p>Over the next 12 months, there will be a flurry of new tablet readers.…</p>
<p>Dear Nathan,</p>
<p>As I vendor of EdTech Goodies, I am constantly searching for new products and applications that I hope to sell and continue to pay the rent. I readily and heartily agree that tech for tech's sake, is not an ehancement for learning.</p>
<p>Our current crop on senior engineers and scientists did not grow up playing video games. Thank God they they did not exist during my formative years.</p>
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<p>Over the next 12 months, there will be a flurry of new tablet readers. I do favor the dual screen devices. This format just makes a little more functional sense then a single screen device.</p>
<p>Textbook publishers stand to dramatically increase their profits. The eTextbooks are not cheap. The pricing is based on an equivalent to purchasing basis, rather than a cost basis.</p>
<p>The winner in the category will "touch all the bases" and have a strong marketing channel.</p>
<p>We'll see what develops...</p>
<p>JJC</p>
<p>PS: I am not much a "gamer", I get disgusted rather quickly when I hit a level that I cannot complete. I never did get past level 3 on Super Mario Brothers...I figured that the Princess will be better off without my help.</p> I have a Nook ( my personal d…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-12:649749:Comment:5809182011-01-12T19:47:49.477ZMichelle Greznerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MichelleGrezner
<p>I have a Nook ( my personal device) and have been using it in class with my reluctant readers and lower readers. It is a great motivator for them to read and I can buy (on my own dime) high interest books so it eliminates the excuse that the classroom library has nothing they want to read. </p>
<p>I am finding my reluctant readers will read for longer stretches and my lower readers are not as embarrassed to read appropriate books because no one can see the title and say "My little sister…</p>
<p>I have a Nook ( my personal device) and have been using it in class with my reluctant readers and lower readers. It is a great motivator for them to read and I can buy (on my own dime) high interest books so it eliminates the excuse that the classroom library has nothing they want to read. </p>
<p>I am finding my reluctant readers will read for longer stretches and my lower readers are not as embarrassed to read appropriate books because no one can see the title and say "My little sister reads those!" etc...</p>
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<p>I try to rotate it about every week but it varies. </p>
<p>I would love to have enough for everyone but you do have to consider how you are going to fill that library. Most of the free books are not really age appropriate for my elementary school kids so you need to be sure the grant can cover stocking the shelves. </p> "
Don't get me wrong, John.…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-12:649749:Comment:5809052011-01-12T18:29:13.477Znlowellhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/nlowell
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<p>Don't get me wrong, John. I think they're great devices, but too often we use technology because we can, not because we should.</p>
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<p>Playing with them is a great idea and one I heartily approve of.</p>
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<p>Chris said, "I am currently working with several colleagues to determine which would be better for the classroom: The Nook, The Kindle or The Ipad."</p>
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<p>The problem, as I pointed out, is that "better" is really a contextual construct and the context…</p>
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<p>Don't get me wrong, John. I think they're great devices, but too often we use technology because we can, not because we should.</p>
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<p>Playing with them is a great idea and one I heartily approve of.</p>
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<p>Chris said, "I am currently working with several colleagues to determine which would be better for the classroom: The Nook, The Kindle or The Ipad."</p>
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<p>The problem, as I pointed out, is that "better" is really a contextual construct and the context is not "classroom" as much as "purpose."</p>
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<p>I think what I'd like to see in the future is more learning and less classroom, but I'm an iconoclast ...</p>
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<p>Is there an Angry Birds app for Blackberry? I'll have to look.</p> Dear Members,
I just watched…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-11:649749:Comment:5805622011-01-11T03:01:35.267ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
<p>Dear Members,</p>
<p>I just watched a short video on the Kno tablet: Along with a critical review.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/kno-dual-screen-tablet-hands-on-07124780/">http://www.slashgear.com/kno-dual-screen-tablet-hands-on-07124780/</a></p>
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<p>However, I learned early in my college years, that I had to read textbooks and write elaborate down notes in order to learn./memorize the information. It just did not "sink in" soley by reading. As I watched the video, there…</p>
<p>Dear Members,</p>
<p>I just watched a short video on the Kno tablet: Along with a critical review.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/kno-dual-screen-tablet-hands-on-07124780/">http://www.slashgear.com/kno-dual-screen-tablet-hands-on-07124780/</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>However, I learned early in my college years, that I had to read textbooks and write elaborate down notes in order to learn./memorize the information. It just did not "sink in" soley by reading. As I watched the video, there it was, the good old days of studying and cramming for BioPhysiology UGH!</p>
<p>With the dual screen unit aimed at students, not consumers, one could read a textbook on the lefthand screen and take notes on the righthand screen. AWESOME!</p>
<p>Following this concept, targeting education, is the future of eTextbooks. It's definetly worth a look...into the future.</p>
<p>JJC</p> Thanks CP,
I'll check them ou…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-11:649749:Comment:5805412011-01-11T01:11:52.490ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Thanks CP,<br />
I'll check them out....<br />
<br />
Chis,<br />
I just viewed a video on you tube by Kim Commando, reviewing four different readers...Guaranteed not to answer your original question...but a good overall review.<br />
JJC
Thanks CP,<br />
I'll check them out....<br />
<br />
Chis,<br />
I just viewed a video on you tube by Kim Commando, reviewing four different readers...Guaranteed not to answer your original question...but a good overall review.<br />
JJC Dear CP,
I am always looking…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-10:649749:Comment:5805202011-01-10T23:50:20.033ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
<p>Dear CP,</p>
<p>I am always looking forward to new products and solutions. Do you recall the names of those new bi-folds?</p>
<p>I really do like the bi-fold concept. Two screens are always better than one. The note taking and annotating features are perfect. If I had an extra grand laying around, I'd buy one....at $990 it is a little on the high end.</p>
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<p>JJC</p>
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<p>Dear CP,</p>
<p>I am always looking forward to new products and solutions. Do you recall the names of those new bi-folds?</p>
<p>I really do like the bi-fold concept. Two screens are always better than one. The note taking and annotating features are perfect. If I had an extra grand laying around, I'd buy one....at $990 it is a little on the high end.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>JJC</p>
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