Tablet++PC+Boot+Camp

Session Description:
The power, versatility, and portability of the Tablet PC make it the ideal solution for students and teachers. This workshop is designed for new Tablet PC users who want to learn how to effectively use the Tablet in the classroom. We'll begin with the basics of using the stylus for ink input, explore note-taking and organization, review tips for better handwriting recognition, and import, share, and annotate files. Participants will work with a selection of popular tablet applications, including Windows Journal, OneNote, PDF Annotator, and ArtRage, then discover how programs like Word, Photoshop, and Jing can leverage the benefits of the stylus. Despite being a "boot camp", this workshop includes ample time for guided and independent practice so that everyone can work with the tools most relevant to them and leave confident, Tablet PC pros!

Presenter Bio: Patrick Woessner, St. Louis, MO
Patrick Woessner is a middle school educator with nearly 20 years of experience in public and independent schools. A Minnesota native (and U of MN graduate), he began his teaching career in New Zealand, migrated to Texas, and then moved to St. Louis in 1994 to teach at [|MICDS]. After serving as the Science Department Chair for eight years, he assumed his current position as the Middle School Coordinator of Instructional Technology in 2002 after completing his MAT in Educational Technology at Webster University.

Patrick has presented at numerous conferences, including the National Science Teacher’s Association, Midwest Educational Technology Conference, and Lausanne Laptop Institute, been featured in publications including ASCD Express and the MacArthur Foundation’s Spotlight on Digital Media and Learning, and currently serves as a online book reviewer for Stenhouse Publishing and public relations chair for the K12 Online Conference. He shares his insight on all things education-related at his blog, **Technology in the Middle.**