1. Heather Moorefield-Lang, and Carolyn Meier
February 13, 2014

2. Overview of Workshop, Part
I
February 13, 2014
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Welcome and overview of Webex
Introductions of presenters
Tablets: A History?
Why tablets?
Tablet comparisons
Case studies of Tablets in Practice
Questions
Preview of next week

3. Introductions
Carolyn Meier
cmeier@vt.edu
Heather Moorefield-Lang
hmlang@vt.edu

4. Quick Poll!
Why are you participating in today’s
workshop?
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B.
C.
D.
E.
My library is interested in starting or
improving our tablet program
Personal interest in tablets
I own a tablet—what do I do with it?!
My boss made me do this
All of the above!

5. Integrating iPads & Tablets
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What types of libraries are integrating iPads and
other tablet computers?
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This webinar will touch on the use of tablets in
academic, public, and school libraries.
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Many thanks to our friends in different libraries all
over the country who have shared their stories with
us!
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Follow us and information about our Tablet Projects
as a follow up for this webinar at our Tumblr:
http://tabletsinlibraries.tumblr.com/

6. Tablets: What Are They?
• Tablets are not a new
technology
• The term ―tablet‖ is a bit loaded,
since it evokes recent machines
(tablet PC) to bear this name,
which were really convertible
laptops
• In this presentation, we will use
the term ―tablet‖ or ―slate‖ to
refer to the most recent
generation of tablet computers,
often exemplified by Apple’s
iPad
Image shared by Anandbadsu via a CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 license
• Let’s review the evolution of
tablet computers…

7. How Far Back do You Want To
Go?

8. Rosetta
Stone
Image Courtesy of www.ancientegypt.co.uk

9. Okay that may be too old

10. The Telautograph
Patented in 1888, the telautograph, is considered
the precursor to the fax machine and to the
modern tablet computer.
The machine uses an electrical stylus-type device
to create handwritten messages that can be sent
from one station to another.

11. The Dynabook
Conceptualized by computer
scientist Alan Kay in 1968,
the Dynabook was intended
to be an educational tool to
be used by children.
Interestingly, Kay, who is
involved with One Laptop
per Child, has inspired the
development of an under$100 OLPC tablet, the XO-3:
Image from edibleapple.com
Visit One Laptop per Child for more information: one.laptop.org

12. The Apple Bashful
In 1983, Apple dreamed up the Bashful,
an early tablet-like computer that never
made it to the market.
The photos of these prototypes were
only revealed in 2011, after Apple’s
actual success with a tablet product!
Image from technabob.com

13. The GRiDPad
In 1988, the GRiDPad was
released. The touchscreen
worked on a handwritingrecognition system that was used
in Palm devices. Palm
Computing was later founded by
the GRiDPad’s creator, Jeff
Hawkins.
A GRiDPad cost $2,370, and was
mainly used by professionals in
healthcare and law enforcement.
Image from thetechcentral.com

14. The Apple Newton
The Apple Newton , although it may
look like a precursor to the iPad, was
actually one of the first personal digital
assistants (PDA) on the market. That
term—personal digital assistant—was
actually coined by Apple’s CEO (at the
time) John Sculley.
The Apple Newton was 4.5 X 7 in., and
weighed nearly a pound.

15. The MS Tablet PC
The MS Tablet PC, like the one
pictured here, started shipping in
2002. This is the image that many
think of when they hear the term
―tablet computer.‖ Really, it’s simply a
laptop with a swivel screen.
These machines ran Windows XP
Tablet PC edition, and included penenabled, handwriting-enabled, and
speech-enabled applications. This
sort of ―tablet‖ computer never gained
much of the market share, and

16. The iPad
2010: Steve Jobs unveils the new
―touchscreen tablet‖ that renews the
way that consumers view and use
―tablet‖ computers.
Image from apple.com
While the first generation iPad had a
few issues--no camera and no
multitasking--the iPad re-envisioned
personal computing, and led to the
boom in touchscreen tablets that we
currently see.

17. Why Tablets?
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Tablets usher in the ―post-PC‖ or ―PC plus‖
era
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Flexible
Portable
Intuitive/easy
Range of sizes
Touch technology
Apps and other content
But, is there more? Particularly, for
libraries?

18. Something to Think On
Its not about the Device its about…
The Teaching/Instruction
 The Conversation
 The Apps
 What you can do with it!
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20. Tablets in 2014
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Tablets are evolving nearly faster than we
can keep up with!
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In the third quarter of 2012, 25% of all
computers sold were tablets. The same
market research firm (IDC) also confirmed
a 75.3% increase in tablet sales compared
with the same time period of 2011.
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Pew Internet & American Life Project keeps
tabs on gadget ownership growth…

21. Retrieved from: http://www.pewinternet.org/Trend-Data-(Adults)/Device-Ownership.aspx

22. Quick poll!
What do you own or use?
iPad
B. Android Tablet
C. Microsoft Tablet
D. Dedicated E-reader
E. Tablet AND dedicated E-reader
F. None of the above
A.

23. 2011 vs 2014 Comparison
Retrieved from: http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2014/E-Reading-Update/Overview.aspx

24. Who Owns Tablets
Retrieved from: http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2014/E-Reading-Update/Tablet-and-Ereader-Ownership.aspx?view=all

25. E-readers and Tablets
Retrieved from: http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2014/E-Reading-Update/Overview.aspx

26. 2013 Tablet Market
Retrieved from: http://bgr.com/2012/12/05/tablet-market-share-2012/

27. Glimpse of the Future
Retrieved from: http://nextbigfuture.com/2011/05/portable-pcs-dominate-now-and-will.html

28. Investing in a Tablet
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New technologies are big investments in money, time, and
other resources
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Before deciding to make this investment, ask a few
questions:
 What can the tablet(s) do that other technologies (e.g., e
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readers, netbooks) cannot?
Who will be using the tablet(s)?
How will users be using the tablet(s)?
Where will users be using the tablet(s)?
Who will support and maintain the tablet(s)?
Is there an interest in continuing to explore the possibilities of
tablets? Who will stay up to date on updates, etc.?

29. Why and how do people use
tablets?
Retrieved from: http://www.journalism.org/analysis_report/future_mobile_news

30. Comparisons

31. Operating Systems
Currently, three main (competing) operating systems:
• iOS 7.1 (update released February 2014)
• Android 4.4 (Kit Kat, update released February
2014)
• Windows 8.1 (release March, 2014)

32. Range of Specs
Display: 7‖ – 12.2‖
 Price: $150 - $1000
 Connectivity: Wi-Fi only, Wi-Fi + cellular
(3G/4G)
 Features: Cameras, microphones, USB
ports, accessories
 Storage: 8GB - 128 GB
 Apps: App Store, Google Play, Windows
Store
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33. Current Brands
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Acer
Amazon
Apple
Archos
Asus
Barnes & Noble
Blackberry
Coby
Google
Lenovo
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Microsoft
Motorola
Pandigital
Pantech
Samsung
Sony
T-Mobile
Toshiba
Velocity Micro
ZTE

34. iPad
Images from apple.com

35. Samsung Galaxy Tab
Galaxy
Tab 3 8.0
Inch
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 inch
Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 inch
Images from: http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxytab/10.1/index.html

36. Microsoft Surface Pro
Surface
Surface 2
Images from:
http://www.microsoft.com/Surface/enUS/surface-with-windows-8-pro/home
Surface Pro 2

37. Google Nexus
Nexus 7
Nexus 10
Image from: http://www.google.com/nexus/

38. Kindle Fire HDX
Image from:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BHJRYY
S/ref=fs_ta

39. Tablet
Price
Display/
weight
Storage
Connectivity
Battery
Life
Features
Apps
iPad
$399$529
9.5 in. /
1.33 lbs.
16/GB
Wi-Fi
9/10 hrs.
Cameras (2)
Video Rec.
Speaker/Mic
Over
475,000
des. apps
for iPad
in Apple
App Store
9/10 hrs.
Cameras (2)
Video Rec.
Audio/Mic
Apple App
Store
9/10 hrs.
Cameras (2)
Video Rec.
Audio/Mic
Retina Display
Apple App
Store
9 hrs.
Cameras
Video Rec.
Audio/Mic.
700,000+
in Google
Play
Wi-Fi
9.5 hrs.
Google
Play
Wi-Fi + mobile
9 hrs.
Camera
Micropphone
Gyroscope
Wi-Fi + cellular
iPad Mini
$299$829
7.9 in./
0.68 lbs.
16/32/64/128
GB
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi + cellular
iPad Air
$499-929
9.5 in./1
pound
16/32/64/128
GB
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi + cellular
Samsung Galaxy
Tab
$199$800
7.0 in./
0.85 lbs.
16/32/64 GB
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi + cellular
10.1 in./
1.25 lbs.
Google Nexus
$199$499
7.0 in./0.75
lbs.
16/32 GB
10.0 in./1.3
lbs.
Windows Surface
(RT and Pro)
Tablet
$499$999
10.6 in./1.5
and 2.0 lbs.
32/64/128 GB
Wi-Fi only
10 hrs
USB ports
Cameras
Video/audio
30,000+
apps in
Windows
Store
Kindle Fire HDX
$229$379
7.3 in./0.87
lbs
16/32/64 GB
Wi-Fi only
11 hrs.
USB ports
Audio
Google
Play

40. Quick Poll!
What sort of trends do you see in your
library?
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B.
C.
D.
More patrons or students with tablets
More patrons or students with ereaders
Patrons seem to use tablets and ereaders about equally
I’m not sure yet

41. Practical Applications/Case
Studies

42. The Way it
Was
Courtesy of www.istockphoto.com

43. The Way
it Is
Image courtesy of Montlieu Academy of Technology

44. The Way it Could Be
Google Glass
Hologram Projector
Flexible Tablet
Large Interactive Touch
Screen

46. L.E. Phillips Memorial
Public Library
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

47. Program specifics
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iPad program launched on September 21, 2011
Funding
 $50,000 grant from the Presto Foundation
 To provide tools to address accessibility issues, and to
help the community be able to explore new technologies
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Program basics (at the start):
 Circulating 32 iPad1 devices, 6 for in-house use
 64 GB, Wi-Fi only
 7-day loan period
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Content:
 1000 public domain e-books
 10 audiobooks (because of space and restoration time)
 Free apps and shortcuts (to avoid legal issues)

48. L.E. Phillips Memorial iPad
Webpage
http://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/services/library-services/ipads.html
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Available through
grant funding
Content loaded onto
each device
Marketing & Media
Help guides
User agreements
Non-Flash tutorials

49. iPad Catalog Record (10/2011)
10/3/2011
12 days in, the iPad
circulation program is
extremely popular

50. iPad Catalog Record (3/2012)
3/3/2012
5 months later,
popularity remains

51. iPad Catalog Record (3/2013)
Popularity
waning a bit,
for a number of
reasons…

52. iPad Catalog Record (1/2014)
Three years
later they are
still
continuously
checked out.

53. User Survey
Available: http://eauclairepubliclibrary.com/survey/index.php?sid=56372

54. Media Coverage

55. Lessons from Phillips Memorial
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Be proactive and anticipatory when coming up with
policies and help documentation
When you have many tablets (e.g., 32), don’t
circulate them all at once; instead, allow staff to
become familiar with the checkout procedure by
releasing a few at a time
Lend the devices out to staff first, so the staff can
become familiar with them
Seriously consider the content that you place on the
device—how much space is there? What’s legal?
Make sure that the library website, and help
documents, are tablet friendly: mobile, and not
Flash-based.
Assess the entire program from day one!

57. Charlottesville Schools
Charlottesville, VA

58. Devices
Fujitsu 580 Tablets (Lifebook)
 Windows 7
 Full Computer in a Tablet form
 Every student 6-12 grade in the school
system
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Image courtesy of http://www.fujitsu.com/us/

59. Strategic Plan
Started planning in
2009
 Decided to adopt
tablets instead of
textbooks.
 Had two
committees
textbook and
tablets
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Teachers received
tablets in Summer,
2011 for training
 Students received
tablets in
December, 2011
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60. How Are They Used?
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Physics: Doing
experiments: Probes
attached to tablets
Library: When
French delegation
was visiting,
students and
librarian were
researching
Government: Polling
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Math: Handwriting
features
Music: All types of
music apps. Vocal
parts on the tablets.
Courses for virtual
high school

61. Challenges
Earthquake in Japan set orders back.
Always have a back up plan.
 Set your deadline out. If you think it will
arrive in December tell everyone it will
be January just to be safe.
 Gain additional funding if you can.
 Internet access for all students.
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62. Montlieu Academy of Technology
High Point, NC

63. Image courtesy of Montlieu Academy of Technolog

64. Grant
Montlieu: Given half a million dollars for all
of their students, approximately 430
students, to have an iPad
 They stay at school. But next year 4th and
5th will get to take them home
 Teachers each got an iPad and a Mac
Book Pro as well as cart for charging
 Tech Person hired for training
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65. Image courtesy of Montlieu Academy of Technology

66. Examples
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Facetime to read
books from another
room
Facetime to speak
to class when
teacher is not at
school that day
Digital pen pals
using Facetime with
other schools across
the country or world
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Letters Learning for
Letters
Doodle Buddy for
letters
Take screenshots of
work to show
parents for
parent/teacher
conferences

67. Apps & Content
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Rocket Math for
math skills
Communication by
e-mail for parents.
Concept mapping
tools
Puppet Pals for
StoryTelling
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Cutting and pasting
skills
Safari/Internet
searching skills
Parents are learning
too from their
children

68. For Teachers
Meet every quarter and share apps. Have
to ―sell‖ your app. The best apps get
purchased for the educators.
 Teacher Pal: Seating arrangements, picture
of the child, information on each child. Very
useful for substitutes.
 Differentiated instruction for the children.
21st Century learning skills and Technology
skills for the teachers.
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70. Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Newman Library

71. iPad Tours
Ten iPads that can be checked out at the library
circulation desk for library tours
 Screencasts on each section of the library
 Numbered QR codes linked to screencasts
 QR codes are scannable
 iPad scans code and tells student about that part
of the library
 Beautiful in its simplicity
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74. Set Up
Initial tours done in other universities relied
on student’s personal devices to scan the
QR codes
 When iPad 1 came out we waited for 2
because a camera would be on it.
 Tour has become very popular. Students
like being able to tour at their convenience
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75. University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
Image courtesy of www.amazon.com

76. “Tablets are like the Swiss Army Knife to
academic excellence”
--statement from former Chief Information
Officer for The University of Southern
Mississippi.
700 Samsung Galaxy tablets
 1 For every Honors College and McNair
Student at Southern Miss
 Received as Freshmen/Sophomores
continue through college using them for their
senior thesis
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77. Uses
Course Projects
 Videos (Flipped Classroom)
 Access Readings
 Distribute Presentations to Students
 Student email
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Different professors are using them at
different levels depending on comfort

78. Cautionary Tale
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University did not have everything planned
for tablet project
Logistics were determined later
Students thought they were getting to keep
tablets initially
Grant funded project, this was not the case
Tablets were not bar coded initially, had to
be recalled and catalogued.
Have a plan going in

79. Prepare for Next Week:
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If you have questions that we didn’t
answer this time, email Heather before
next Thursday (2/20): hmlang@vt.edu
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We will post our app guide before next
week:
http://tabletsinlibraries.tumblr.com/

80. Next Week, We Will Discuss
Your questions
 Setting up tablet programs
 Roving Reference
 Setting up training programs
 Recommended apps useful in all library
environments
 Strategies for staying up to date with
technology
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81. References: Part I
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Acer Inc. (2011). Iconia Tab. Retrieved from
http://www.acer.co.uk/ac/en/GB/content/series/iconia-tab-a
Amazon.com. (2014). Kindle Fire. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BHJRYYS
Apple Inc. (2014). iPad Technical Specifications. Retrieved from
http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/
Bensinger, G. (2013, January 4). The e-reader revolution: Over just as it has begun? The
Wall Street Journal. Retrieved from
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323874204578219834160573010.html
Consumer Reports. (2013, January). Hot new tablets: Three recent arrivals are welcome
additions to the market. Consumer Reports, 78(1), 20-22
Consume Reports (2013, January). Quick guide: Computers, tablet. Consumer Reports
2013 Buyers Guide, 31-34.
Johnson, L., Adams Becker, S., Cummins, M., Estrada, V., Freeman, A., and
Ludgate, H. (2013). Tablet computing. In NMC Horizon Report: 2013 Higher Education
Edition (p. 15-19). Austin, Texas: The New Media Consortium. Retrieved from:
http://www.nmc.org/system/files/pubs/1360189731/2013-horizon-report-HE.pdf
Johnson, S. (2013, January). Tablet sales hit record in fourth quarter last year. Retrieved
from http://www.siliconbeat.com/2013/01/31/tablet-sales-hit-record-in-fourth-quarter-last-year/
King, Rachel. (2012, February 23). Apple no. 1 in mobile-PC market share worldwide.
CNET. Retrieved from http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57383825-37/apple-no-1-inmobile-pc-market-share-worldwide/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20.

82. References: Part I
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Mitchell, A., Rosenstiel, T., Santhanam, L. H. and Christian, L. (2012, October 1).
Future of mobile news. Journalism.org. Retrieved from
http://www.journalism.org/analysis_report/future_mobile_news
Nielsen News. (2011, May 5). Connected devices: How we use tablets in the U.S.
Retrieved from http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1800514
Pew Internet & American Life Project. (2014, January). Tablet and ereader ownership.
Retrieved from http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2014/E-Reading-Update/Tablet-andEreader-Ownership/Half-of-American-adults-now-own-a-tablet-or-ereader.aspx.
Samsung Electronics Co. (2011). Samsung Galaxy Tab. Retrieved from
http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxytab/10.1/index.html
Steele, C. (2011, August 7). History of the tablet. Retrieved from
http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/285757/history-of-the-tablet/
Tablet computers (cover story). (2011, December). Consumer Reports, 76(12), 26.
Turner, A. (2011, January 28). Houston libraries want preschoolers to check out iPads.
Houston Chronicle website. Retrieved from
http://www.chron.com/business/technology/article/Houston-libraries-want-preschoolersto-check-out-1689013.php
Wang, M. and Tsai, J. (2013, January 23). Apple to see tablet market share dip in
1H13. DigiTimes. Retrieved from
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20130123PD214.html

83. Credits & thanks: Part I
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Susan Asselin, Professor & Dept. Chair, Teaching and Learning, Virginia
Tech
Rick Barrow, Project Associate, VA Assistive Technology System, Virginia
Tech
Department of Assessment & Library Access Services, University Libraries,
Virginia Tech
Ross Edmonds, Web Designer & Software Manager, University Libraries,
Virginia Tech
Neal Henshaw, Classroom Manager, University Libraries, Virginia Tech
Lesley Moyo, Director for Library Research & Instructional Services,
University Libraries, Virginia Tech
Stephen Rechtman, PC Hardware/Software Support Analyst, University
Libraries, Virginia Tech
John Stoneberg (and staff), Library Director, L.E. Phillips Memorial Public
Library