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The TLC lends hardware like iPads and Wacom tablets for online education. There are three different types of tablets that each have their own advantages and disadvantages: Wacom Bamboo Slates/Folio, Wacom Intuos/One and iPads. The Bamboos use a regular pen to write on regular paper and digitize this. The Intuos/One and iPad use a digital pen to write on a table.
With this tool, as a teacher, I can:
- Take digital notes during class on, for example, a PowerPoint (both for online and on campus teaching)
- Give feedback on papers and assignments
- Make screen grabs of written text
Why should I use this tool?
- Chalkless lectures
- To instantly see your students’ reaction, since your back is not facing the students
- To easily link your text or drawing to your PowerPoint
- To make sure your text or drawings are clearly visible to online students and during the recording of your lesson
- Easy (graphic) feedback
- Useful if you want to draw graphs or formulas live
Advantages of the Bamboo Slate/Folio:
- You draw/write on real paper, which makes writing very easy
- Easy option to animate your drawings and digitise handwritten notes into digital text
- You only need a cable to charge (charging while in use is possible)
- Works wirelessly
- Everything you draw/write is automatically saved
Advantages of the Wacom Intuos One:
- Works in all kinds of applications
- Can be easily connected to any laptop via USB
- Requires no paper and ink
- Can also be used as a mouse (ideal if you have RSI problems)
Advantages of the iPad:
- Easy coupling with other Apple hardware
- Works autonomously so you can easily take it with you
- You see what you write, just like on paper
- You can use different applications
When does this tool work best?
- In situations where you want to take digital notes during class (such as graphs or formulas), so everyone can see it clearly