Tablet PC Tip #2: MS Journal - Better than PowerPoint?
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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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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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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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thank you for these! you're awesome! i will definitely use this in my lessons now!
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Ok thanks
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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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one more question - Did you download a screen capturing software to capture this video ? or that program comes with the tablet?
I use Windows 7 Home Basic and it does not come with Windows Journal (only available for Home Premium or higher). The absence of this program is more an unfortunate decision of MS (since it is a simple program and with educational potential), and the next time that I go buy a computer and decide for an operating system, I will take this fact into account. OneNote does not please me and I can not even buy Windows Journal (despite having paid for the Windows 7 home basic).
SedeDeSaber 3 months ago
@SedeDeSaber Thanks for the "heads up" about W7 Home Basic and its lack of Journal!
jgvanides 3 months ago
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
jgvanides 1 year ago