Comments on: Are UMPCs Going to Convert Courses from Paper Based to Digital? http://suewaters.com/2007/08/12/are-umpcs-going-to-convert-courses-from-paper-based-to-digital/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:49:41 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: paper shredders http://suewaters.com/2007/08/12/are-umpcs-going-to-convert-courses-from-paper-based-to-digital/comment-page-1/#comment-2322 paper shredders Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:41:23 +0000 http://aquaculturepda.edublogs.org/2007/08/12/are-umpcs-going-to-convert-courses-from-paper-based-to-digital/#comment-2322 This blog Is very informative , I am really pleased to post my comment on this blog . It helped me with ocean of knowledge so I really belive you will do much better in the future . Good job web master . This blog Is very informative , I am really pleased to post my comment on this blog . It helped me with ocean of knowledge so I really belive you will do much better in the future . Good job web master .

]]> By: Raymond Koh http://suewaters.com/2007/08/12/are-umpcs-going-to-convert-courses-from-paper-based-to-digital/comment-page-1/#comment-1441 Raymond Koh Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:40:41 +0000 http://aquaculturepda.edublogs.org/2007/08/12/are-umpcs-going-to-convert-courses-from-paper-based-to-digital/#comment-1441 What is happening in Singapore. Classroom Of The Future http://www.icet.com.sg/programme/COTF.php http://www.ida.gov.sg/Programmes/20060419113719.aspx?getPagetype=34 http://teachers.nie.edu.sg/portal/page/portal/TeacherPortal/ContentDetails?paramMainTab=2&paramNodes=603 UMPCs are being trial tested in Singapore schools. What is happening in Singapore.

Classroom Of The Future
http://www.icet.com.sg/programme/COTF.php

http://www.ida.gov.sg/Programmes/20060419113719.aspx?getPagetype=34

http://teachers.nie.edu.sg/portal/page/portal/TeacherPortal/ContentDetails?paramMainTab=2&paramNodes=603

UMPCs are being trial tested in Singapore schools.

]]> By: russel http://suewaters.com/2007/08/12/are-umpcs-going-to-convert-courses-from-paper-based-to-digital/comment-page-1/#comment-717 russel Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:44:11 +0000 http://aquaculturepda.edublogs.org/2007/08/12/are-umpcs-going-to-convert-courses-from-paper-based-to-digital/#comment-717 Thanks for all this. I'm someone looking in from the outside of the UMPC world and as such Gerry's thoughts resonate the most with me. They look like a fantastic tool and should be amazing once the processing speed and battery life issues are overcome. The biggest problem of all is not the technology but the human response to it. People are frightened of change. They won't admit it. They simply come up with all sorts of excuses. it's so damn frustrating for us disruptive innovators. Another point is that Mac seems to be lagging behind here. The iPhone and the new iPods are not UMPCs. They are niche tools. I want a Mac UMPC that is as good as a 2.4Ghz Mac book :) Looking forward to hearing how Brian's wife's work unfolds. Cheers. Thanks for all this.

I’m someone looking in from the outside of the UMPC world and as such Gerry’s thoughts resonate the most with me. They look like a fantastic tool and should be amazing once the processing speed and battery life issues are overcome.

The biggest problem of all is not the technology but the human response to it. People are frightened of change. They won’t admit it. They simply come up with all sorts of excuses. it’s so damn frustrating for us disruptive innovators.

Another point is that Mac seems to be lagging behind here. The iPhone and the new iPods are not UMPCs. They are niche tools. I want a Mac UMPC that is as good as a 2.4Ghz Mac book :)

Looking forward to hearing how Brian’s wife’s work unfolds.

Cheers.

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]]> By: dswaters http://suewaters.com/2007/08/12/are-umpcs-going-to-convert-courses-from-paper-based-to-digital/comment-page-1/#comment-297 dswaters Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:14:26 +0000 http://aquaculturepda.edublogs.org/2007/08/12/are-umpcs-going-to-convert-courses-from-paper-based-to-digital/#comment-297 Hi Dan What size tablet are you suggestion (or do you have particular make/model in mind). Also bearing in mind that the assessor has to hold and record while watching the student complete the task - isn't size an issue? A tablet is less mobile than a UMPC. Isn't your Asus and the Samsung Q1b already the next generation? Sue Hi Dan

What size tablet are you suggestion (or do you have particular make/model in mind). Also bearing in mind that the assessor has to hold and record while watching the student complete the task – isn’t size an issue? A tablet is less mobile than a UMPC.

Isn’t your Asus and the Samsung Q1b already the next generation?

Sue

]]> By: Daniel Dacey http://suewaters.com/2007/08/12/are-umpcs-going-to-convert-courses-from-paper-based-to-digital/comment-page-1/#comment-296 Daniel Dacey Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:00:52 +0000 http://aquaculturepda.edublogs.org/2007/08/12/are-umpcs-going-to-convert-courses-from-paper-based-to-digital/#comment-296 Sue, In answer to your question about using a UMPC for the workplace assessor database, I would have to say that its not the ideal choice. Personally I would go for a small tablet which has better hand recognition, faster response and better battery life. The next generation of UMPC might be a different story however. Dan Sue,
In answer to your question about using a UMPC for the workplace assessor database, I would have to say that its not the ideal choice. Personally I would go for a small tablet which has better hand recognition, faster response and better battery life.

The next generation of UMPC might be a different story however.

Dan

]]> By: dswaters http://suewaters.com/2007/08/12/are-umpcs-going-to-convert-courses-from-paper-based-to-digital/comment-page-1/#comment-287 dswaters Tue, 14 Aug 2007 13:29:40 +0000 http://aquaculturepda.edublogs.org/2007/08/12/are-umpcs-going-to-convert-courses-from-paper-based-to-digital/#comment-287 Thanks everyone for your thoughts and I will put my responses in this one comment. Ian was also nice enough to pop past and say he would be interested in people's comments. Jason I can totally understand where you are coming from - cost, slower processing speed, small size then maybe a laptop is a better solution. However Harriet makes a good point - laptops are really heavy. But for a compromise there is always the ultra portable laptops (but then cost again). Thanks Gerry for your very thoughtful comments. I personally like the concept that they will be able to access the Internet for information, not just rely on the content on the server. Brian I am looking forward to reading your posts on how the UMPCs go - we could always exchange one UMPC for one spyglass :) I am like Andrew, I will be interested in seeing all the other uses that the school could do with them. Daniel - I thought you only had one UMPC? Would be interested in your thoughts is the UMPC a better option for the workplace assessor database than a PDA? Yes, I gave up my tablet PC but now want one - wondering how many computers you can work on at the same time - but really there is never enough :) Thanks again everyone Sue Thanks everyone for your thoughts and I will put my responses in this one comment. Ian was also nice enough to pop past and say he would be interested in people’s comments.

Jason I can totally understand where you are coming from – cost, slower processing speed, small size then maybe a laptop is a better solution. However Harriet makes a good point – laptops are really heavy. But for a compromise there is always the ultra portable laptops (but then cost again).

Thanks Gerry for your very thoughtful comments. I personally like the concept that they will be able to access the Internet for information, not just rely on the content on the server.

Brian I am looking forward to reading your posts on how the UMPCs go – we could always exchange one UMPC for one spyglass :)

I am like Andrew, I will be interested in seeing all the other uses that the school could do with them.

Daniel – I thought you only had one UMPC? Would be interested in your thoughts is the UMPC a better option for the workplace assessor database than a PDA? Yes, I gave up my tablet PC but now want one – wondering how many computers you can work on at the same time – but really there is never enough :)

Thanks again everyone
Sue

]]> By: Daniel Dacey http://suewaters.com/2007/08/12/are-umpcs-going-to-convert-courses-from-paper-based-to-digital/comment-page-1/#comment-284 Daniel Dacey Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:39:06 +0000 http://aquaculturepda.edublogs.org/2007/08/12/are-umpcs-going-to-convert-courses-from-paper-based-to-digital/#comment-284 Hi Sue, As someone who has a couple of these on my desk (for business use of course!), I would say they do have a future. The first generation aren't perfect, as they are fairly slow and have only ordinary battery life. That said, they are incredibly convenient to carry around compared to a laptop and a lot less weight as well. Every teacher I have shown them to, can see a future for them, once the issues I have outlined have been fixed. The fact they can run standard Windows software is a huge benefit for educaton too, as you don't need applications especially written for them, like you do for a PDA or Mobile Phone for example. For me.... I have no plans to get rid of them. In fact I want a tablet now as well. :) Regards, Dan Hi Sue,
As someone who has a couple of these on my desk (for business use of course!), I would say they do have a future.

The first generation aren’t perfect, as they are fairly slow and have only ordinary battery life. That said, they are incredibly convenient to carry around compared to a laptop and a lot less weight as well. Every teacher I have shown them to, can see a future for them, once the issues I have outlined have been fixed.

The fact they can run standard Windows software is a huge benefit for educaton too, as you don’t need applications especially written for them, like you do for a PDA or Mobile Phone for example.

For me…. I have no plans to get rid of them. In fact I want a tablet now as well. :)

Regards,
Dan

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