Anyone actually using the Samsung Q1 ultra moble PC within a classroom setting?
Hi Sambal
You could try Carol Webb, Director of e-Learning at Invicta Grammar School in Kent as they have been using PDA's, Tablet PC's and Samsung Q1's in classroom settings. Carol spoke at last years
Handheld Learning Conference and presented some interesting and useful findings. You can contact Carol via the schools website:
http://www.invicta.kent.sch.uk/Regarding Dave's comments above, which certainly hold true in many circumstances, you may wish to review them in light of possible announcements after the
CeBiT trade show (March 15-21) as a number of UMPC manufacturers are likely to introduce their next generation devices. Handheld Learning will be going out this year and reporting back on anything relevant to this community.
Nothing stands still in technology but as Dave says from experience it's vital that the application or usage of the technology, i.e. the problem to be solved or purpose, is identified before choosing a solution, i.e. the device, and then don't underestimate the amount of training and support that will be required for teaching staff.
Good luck and let us know how you get on!