I have been trying out a new word processing device called a NEO2 from Renaissance Learning. This can be used in place of a regular computer. I can envision two possible uses.
First, it could be used in place of paper and pencil. For example, a teacher could have a student who doesn't write legibly, type his or her answers to questions or it could be used when taking notes in class.
Another use could be for typing up research. Students could use the computers to research a topic and then switch to the NEO for the typing. There are several print options once a document has been create. Students can connect directly to a printer by using the included cable. The information is printed out in a block format using a standard font. If, however, the teacher would like a different font or format then the student can connect to a computer and the NEO will send the document to the NEO manager using the included software. In the NEO manager the document can be copied and then pasted into a word document. The student can format it any way they like. Another option is to send the document created on the NEO wirelessly to a computer. I did not purchase the receiver so I have not used this option.
Dan Olds has used the NEO is a classroom setting and he thinks it is a great option for teachers who prefer typed documents. No need to occupy the computer lab with a NEO lab in the building. I now plan to discuss this option with several departments and see if the teachers are interested in having a classroom set of the NEO's in addition to our computer labs.
First, it could be used in place of paper and pencil. For example, a teacher could have a student who doesn't write legibly, type his or her answers to questions or it could be used when taking notes in class.
Another use could be for typing up research. Students could use the computers to research a topic and then switch to the NEO for the typing. There are several print options once a document has been create. Students can connect directly to a printer by using the included cable. The information is printed out in a block format using a standard font. If, however, the teacher would like a different font or format then the student can connect to a computer and the NEO will send the document to the NEO manager using the included software. In the NEO manager the document can be copied and then pasted into a word document. The student can format it any way they like. Another option is to send the document created on the NEO wirelessly to a computer. I did not purchase the receiver so I have not used this option.
Dan Olds has used the NEO is a classroom setting and he thinks it is a great option for teachers who prefer typed documents. No need to occupy the computer lab with a NEO lab in the building. I now plan to discuss this option with several departments and see if the teachers are interested in having a classroom set of the NEO's in addition to our computer labs.