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Tablet PC Tip #2: MS Journal – Better than PowerPoint?
Posted on March 11th, 2011 21 commentsjgvanides asked:
Learn how teachers are using Microsoft Journal, a simple “electronic pad of paper” to prepare and deliver presentations.
PeterHowto Electronic Pad, Microsoft, Microsoft Journal, Ms Journal, Pad Of Paper, Pc Tip, Powerpoint, Tablet Pc21 responses to “Tablet PC Tip #2: MS Journal – Better than PowerPoint?”
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PnutbutterNHelen: I suppose getting “used” to a tablet pc depends on what your’e trying to do with it. I’ve heard that very young children actually find it easier to draw with a pen than to type. On the other hand, if you’re trying to do a LOT of writing, I find that typing is faster. But for sketching, a tablet pc is MUCH better than a companion USB-connected pad, because you can “directly manipulate” what you see on the screen. I love it for detailed Photoshop work, for example!
- Jim
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PnutbutterNHelen March 14th, 2011 at 13:26
did it take some time to get used to the tablet? my teacher uses a tablet and she lets us answer questions, and it was pretty hard to write something.
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alkmie March 17th, 2011 at 01:06
Dont know why its not posting 3rd try
alt-tab and other keyboard commands with gestures
google “alt tab for tablet pcs” first blog page
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alfdotcom March 18th, 2011 at 04:58
Is there a way you can make the pen/pencil icon show while you write? If not is there any software that has that feature?
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MissSAlexander March 21st, 2011 at 10:16
thank you for these! you’re awesome! i will definitely use this in my lessons now!
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394451 March 23rd, 2011 at 14:18
Ok thanks
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jgvanides March 26th, 2011 at 14:26
This particular video was recorded using Camtasia software from Techsmith. There are some other screen capture programs, some of which are free webservices, but Camtasia is my favorite.
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394451 March 27th, 2011 at 17:21
one more question – Did you download a screen capturing software to capture this video ? or that program comes with the tablet?
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394451 March 29th, 2011 at 10:25
txks
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jgvanides April 1st, 2011 at 04:10
Well, first let me say, in the spirit of full disclosure, that I work for HP. That said, there are two tablet pcs to consider – one is a “consumer” tablet pc, the Touchsmart tx2z – the other one is lighter weight, but more expensive, ‘enterprise” grade tablet pc like the Elitebook 2730p (I use an older 2710p and I *love* the extended battery that gives me 7-10 hours of run time!).
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394451 April 4th, 2011 at 09:19
What kind of tablet PC do you have or do you recommend? Thanks -
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jgvanides April 5th, 2011 at 00:29
Yes, an external Wacom tablet would work. In fact, you can draw in MS Journal using a mouse, if you want. It’s just a whole lot easier to have the “Direct Manipulation” advantage of a digitizing screen. In addition, a tablet can be easily folded over and carried, while you annotate – which is tough to do with an external device.
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394451 April 6th, 2011 at 18:39
can i do the same thing with external tablet like wacom ?
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DoubleDS9 April 7th, 2011 at 22:43
thanks for sharing your info
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jodoog April 9th, 2011 at 10:51
Fantastic videos, thankyou.
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jgvanides April 12th, 2011 at 01:21
MS Journal is provided for free as part of the Windows Vista Operating System. If you’re running Vista (or Windows XP Tablet PC edition), then you should have it already! jv
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RobbieNohra April 13th, 2011 at 12:28
Can this program be used on the HP TX2000? If so where can I download this program?
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frommypocket April 14th, 2011 at 04:04
Fantastic demonstration! I’m looking forward to using my tablet in class. Instead of writing on a whiteboard with my back to the students, I can see how I’ll be able to do it from the tablet. Thanks for sharing!
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jgvanides April 17th, 2011 at 13:33
quillaja, Thanks for your comment! These are great questions that you bring up. Teachers I’ve seen who are using Journal are “pre populating” the pages with images – sometimes even images of their slides they created in power point. This way they get the advantages of PowerPoint, but the flexibility of inserting or adding pages, adding text that is moveable during class discussion, etc. However, if all you are doing is “delivering presentations”, then sure – keep on using PowerPoint.
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quillaja April 20th, 2011 at 11:44
I can see how this is better than PowerPoint if you are making presentations “on the fly,” but I would think teachers would have their presentations created in advance. Teaches not using pre-made slides tend to use the chalkboard don’t they? And PP has better options for allowing students to print and take notes on the slides, right? I’m just not seeing the advantage of J over PP for delivering presentations, other than as a tech chalkboard substitute.
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iloveanime4 April 21st, 2011 at 12:37
I want a Tablet PC!! D:
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jgvanides March 12th, 2011 at 21:26