Over at Sharepoint in Education Mike Herrity has a diversion, an belief we both share, discuss and are currently pursuing. For the past two years, Mike and I have been charting our respected school progress towards 1-2-1 computing. There is no right answer, too many variables impact on the final decision, but we both agree that where it is at, is constantly in flux. Our role is to best calculate where it will be for our school in 12-24 months time.
Always enjoy reading Mike’s your commentary. Today he presented a post on the "Inspiron Duo: 10-inch netbook / tablet hybrid with a crazy swivel," so named by Engaget. Mike’s word of warning
There are of course flip tablets with a keyboard which can then lay fully flat in tablet mode. These hinges seem more susceptible to damage in a school environment as I found out on a recent visit to a school in the Midlands where 15% of all tablet pcs were being repaired at any one time.
Sound advice. While designers / manufactures are thinking creatively, it is somewhat ironic that in school environment, netbook or 1-2-1 computing success often hinges on…. well the hinges. Tablets with flip, swivel screen may solve the ‘handwriting’ issue often raised by teachers, parents and guardians, they have two weak spots.