
The key findings emerging from the case studies were
that Tablet PCs:
• for maximum benefit, needed to be used in
conjunction with a wireless network
• needed to be introduced in a planned way that
took full account of the school’s vision, as well as of
the technical infrastructure, support and staff
development, and day-to-day management issues
- increased the amount of ICT use and the degree of
integration of ICT across the curriculum
- at some schools were used effectively to replace an
ICT suite and thus free up space
- increased motivation, and hence were likely to
have a positive impact on learning outcomes
- supported moves to more independent and
collaborative study
- used with a wireless data projector, provided a
better solution than a desktop or laptop and
hardwired interactive whiteboard
- were seen as being more versatile than laptops,
although the higher price of Tablet PCs relative to
similarly specified laptops was prohibitive.