Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Zach M Assignment #12a
Digital pen tablets have been around for several years now, but only recently have they become inexpensive and dependable enough to integrate into the classroom. Digital pen tablets offer a way for students to combine their own unique artwork with multimedia projects such as powerpoint presentations or reports. Student-generated illustrations can now be included without the hassle of scanning, which often reduces the quality of an image. Furthermore, attempting to use a mouse as a 'pen' on computer based drawing programs does not produce the same quality as using a pen or pencil does, a problem the digital pen tablet solves. Currently, educators can find these tablets for about $200, which would make a valuable contribution to any classroom with visual, spatial, or artistic learners.
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3 comments:
I have used digital pen tabs in the past and love them. I never thought about incorporating them into the classroom before, however. As a future art teacher, I think that it is a great idea to allow students to experiment with this new digital media. Thanks for the idea.
Terry
The use of a digital pen tablet has never crossed my mind before for use in a classroom. I like the idea of it and can see how it could be used in all subject areas, in a variety of different ways. If one was fortunate enough to have access to them for classroom use, they would be a great tool for differentiating instruction.
Kyla H
i really like the idea of digital pen tabs. although i have never used them myself, i think it would be a great way to stir students creativity. it also would work on motor skills for the younger students while having them become acquainted with technology.
-Monica B
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