Presenting Mathematics Lectures from the Tablet PC

Abstract

In this talk we discuss the use of a recently developed lecture presentation system called Classroom Presenter to teach Mathematics. This system, that uses a Tablet PC as a presentation device, was developed at the University of Washington in response to the challenge of improving the ability of an instructor to present lecture material from a computer. This system was recently tested with group of students doing a formal degree programme as well as with a group of students during an informal Mathematics upgrade programme. Features of this system that have contributed to a more spontaneous and interactive classroom will be shown. Some of these are the high quality layered inking, annotations on top of slides, time-efficient use of high quality examples and the ease of movement between slides and whiteboards. Some drawbacks and limitations of the system are also discussed with reference to the PowerPoint system for teaching Mathematics.