Blog #3--Software for future classroom

http://www.dyknow.com/vision/case-studies.aspx (you can pick any case study)

I was just looking at some different types of software on the internet just to see what was out there and I came across an interesting product called Dyknow software. While browsing the web, I looked up a few reviews for the software and I didn't find much, but what I did find where a couple of case studies that put the program into action and came away with wonderful results. Just to give a little background on this product; This is a new software teaching package that provides unique interactivity between the instructor and the class via Tablet PCs. DyKnow software allows a professor to write on a Tablet PC, using words similar to what he would have written on a conventional blackboard or an overhead transparency. As the instructor places the text on his computer, his words automatically appear on each of the students’ wireless machines, also equipped with the software package. The students are then able to add notes as the professor lectures, and save them for future reference. The combination of the visual, the auditory and the actual note-taking combine are supposed to increase the students’ retention capabilities. Now, I don't know about any of you, but this is kicks butt! Not only would this take away from us having to write down note (this is a good thing just wait) everything the professor does on their tablet pc is coming to us students in real time! Fellows, I know you are all thinking, “Wow, no note taking—awesome!” But I say this because, when a Professor is instructing the class, there has been so many times where I actually get lost hearing the discussion because I'm too busy trying to keep up with notes. This will allow us to be more engaged and focus because we aren't doing other things to distract us. I can also see it benefiting the class because instructors can give immediate feedback to any student, and this can help with students who may a little shy and they hate going in front of the class, they can sit in their seats and share all there work from there! I just don't understand why we don't have this at our school. Every article I have read and case study I have seen there is nothing being said about it. You guys may want to check this out and give me your opinion on it! I see no flaws, but we all know 4 heads are better then one when dealing with research.