2 in 1 (tablet and laptop) (touch screen and physical keyboard)
Lenovo Launches Modular ThinkPad Tablet
Modules that can be purchased separately will turn the new ThinkPad X1 into a laptop, projector or 3D camera. By Michael Hart 01/04/16
The tablet, available in February, will cost $899. The Productivity Module, also available in February, will be $149. Available in May will be the Projector Module ($279) and the 3D Imaging Module ($149). The other components all will be available by the end of 2016, ranging from $50 for the sleeve to $80 for the adaptor.
While the ThinkPad X1 Tablet and its modules are the primary focus for Lenovo officials, they have also introduced four additional ThinkPad models: the Yoga, Carbon, ThinkCentre X1 AIO and ThinkVision X1.
Lenovo Yoga
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/yoga-laptop-series/
Acer Sky Blue 11.6″ R11 R3-131T-C1YF Convertible Laptop PC with Intel Celeron N3050 Processor, 2GB Memory, Touchscreen, 32GB eMMC and Windows 10
http://www.walmart.com/ip/46444950
Nextbook Flexx 11 tablet – touch screen with Pogo keyboard
http://www.nextbookusa.com/productdetail.php?product_id=23
Nextbook Flexx 11 tablet is the enhanced tablet you’ve been looking for. With an 11.6-inch screen, 16:9 aspect ratio and 1366×768 resolution (IPS), the Nextbook Flexx 11 delivers great image quality to read, work, watch, stream or play.
The Google contestor’s information in this IMS blog: https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims/2015/12/13/pixel-c-tablet/
The 11 best laptops to buy in 2016
http://www.businessinsider.com/best-laptops-every-budget-windows-mac-2016-1
The 10 Best Laptops of 2016
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2369981,00.asp
This tiny drone fits in the palm of your hand and follows you around taking pictures
http://www.businessinsider.com/onagofly-drone-can-fit-in-the-palm-of-your-hand-2016-1
More on drones in this IMS blog: https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims/?s=drones&submit=Search
FERPA Checklist: What Can Never Be Shared
http://www.academicimpressions.com/news/ferpa-checklist-what-can-never-be-shared
- Social security number.
- Citizenship.
- Gender.
- Ethnicity.
- Religious preference.
- Grades.
- GPA.
- Daily class schedule.
Millennials Spend More Than 3 Hours a Day on Mobile Phones
https://thejournal.com/articles/2015/12/01/study-millennials-spend-more-than-3-hours-a-day-on-mobile-phones.aspx
The study also looked at U.S. millennials’ consumption of various media and technologies, finding that 76 percent watch online video on a daily basis; 71 percent use social media; and 55 percent use instant messaging. They spend nearly 3 hours a day watching on-demand video and TV shows on the Internet.
My college’s data network is on fleek! Supporting devices, connectivity, and coverage for the ultimate compliment.
We wanted to provide you with access to watch the virtual presentation on-demand so you have the chance to get the same valuable information our attendees received.
Link to the presentation: ct_corning_webcast_slidedeck briggs devices wifi
Click here to watch this special presentation to get a strategic view of how your institution can best support educational technology imperatives today and into the future.
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Sponsored By: Corning and Vision This presentation will be available to audience members until Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time. The challenge is supporting device needs, and anticipating future demand. Network infrastructure is a simple way to solve for today and tomorrow. This webinar will review mobility trends, connectivity requirements and converged fiber networks for cellular, Ethernet and Wi-Fi needs.
Rick Baldasare from Vision Technologies Rick.baldasarre@visiontech.biz (240) 319-1700
graphs with data from universities. Global IP will increase threefold over the next five years.
QoS (Quality of Service)
Mobile as the Norm of User Access> Cloud asa the Norm of Back Access
Ron Wells: Corning wellsrw@corning.com (913) 706-4135
PON: Passive Optical Networks
Optical DAS
New Technology Allows Breakout Sessions for Large Online Video Classes
Zoom Breakout Rooms will allow instructors in video classes as large as 200 students to break into as many as 50 smaller groups. By Michael Hart 12/01/15
Zoom https://zoom.us/
Exploring innovative service learning activities for online classes is the goal behind How Can I Create an Online Service Learning Project?, the 20-Minute Mentor video from Magna Publications, now available for purchase.
Online classes pose a special problem for faculty wanting to do service learning. These students expect greater flexibility and the ability to fulfill assignments at their computer—conditions that are not particularly conducive to traditional service learning opportunities.
How to structure a call to action activity and how to guide online students in choosing topics that stimulate them. Particular emphasis is given to coming up with a topic that ignites student ambition, but which can be realistically executed in the allotted time. You learn how to help them establish sensible schedules, prepare interim updates, and submit a final report.
Educational Technology and Faculty Development in Higher Education
The Potential of Mobile Devices for Teaching and Learning
Despite the near ubiquity of student laptops and smartphones, in-class BYOD is still an emerging practice.