Educational Technology

August 26, 2012

Leaving the Laptop Behind

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By Anastasia Salter, Chronicle of Higher Ed

Ultimately, the quest for a convergent device is getting closer to a real solution. Processing power is relatively cheap, and dedicated devices don’t make much sense when the versatility of a touchscreen bypasses the need for particular controls or input. For a conference or weekend trip, leaving the laptop behind is a real possibility–and as our model shifts away from desktop dominance, options should get even better. What technology do you travel with? Is a laptop essential, or are other devices beginning to replace it in your conference and vacation luggage?

http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/hack-higher-education/social-free-and-openly-licensed-intro-sociology-textbook

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