Facilitating Pedagogical Practices through a Large-Scale Tablet PC Deployment

The Virginia Tech College of Engineering has begun to explore the use of Tablet PCs in engineering and computer science courses. Using a multifaceted, collaborative approach, the faculty developed an implementation process that includes computer acquisition, faculty training, infrastructure modifications, and multiple evaluations and assessments demonstrating positive initial results.

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