Intel has showcased to the media its Intel Education Tablet, an Atom-powered 10-inch screen tablet integrated with Intel Education Software. Using the tablet, children can access eLearning tools such as e-Reader, science exploration and data analysis application, painting tools and accessories, snap-on magnification lens and plug-in thermal probe.
Designed by Intel Education Solutions and sold institutionally, the Intel Education Tablet aims to transform the classroom by creating a collaborative and interactive learning and teaching environment, where students will be more engaged while teachers more innovative in teaching.
Ramon Morales, Latin America Education Regional Manager at Intel Corporation, said through the project Intel is committed to empowering the students to help them prepare for the jobs of tomorrow.
“Intel Education Solutions brings together hardware, software, and professional development to help teachers use technology in their lessons and assist students in achieving better proficiencies in academics.”
Key features that set the Intel Education Tablet apart from other consumer tablets include a ruggedized design, with buffered screens to keep it protected in the event of a fall and a tethered stylus for easier touch-screen operation, which is conveniently tied to the tablet to prevent being misplaced.
Intel Education Solutions found in the tablet include the following:
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Foxit* Mobile PDF – Fast and flexible, Foxit* Mobile PDF lets students easily read online texts and explore rich content. They can bookmark for easy reference and make their own notes to drive learning home.
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Lab Camera – Makes abstract concepts tangible for students through natural science exploration application using built-in camera
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SPARKVue – a software that enhances critical thinking and analysis skills with meaningful and engaging sensor-based data analysis tool, so students can collect, evaluate and analyze data interactively;
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My Notes – a simple, effective note-taking and information organizer for students;
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Media Camera – imaging device to enhance student’s creativity and media literacy skills to communicate more effectively;
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ArtRage – allows students to foster their creative thinking and artistic skills using digital art materials;
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Classroom Management – Enables effective 1:1 eLearning infrastructure, allowing teachers and students to use a range of learning, collaboration, facilitation and management tools in the classroom;
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Theft Deterrent – Enables schools to protect capital and operational investments with a hardware-hardened, robust asset management infrastructure;
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McAfee Antivirus Plus/Mobile Security – 5 years of trusted malware protection for schools and students to help ensure a safe and secure carefree digital classroom;
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HDD Protection – Reduces risk of data loss for students and hard drive replacement costs for IT by sensing potential damaging jolts and drops;
Apart from these powerful education applications, Intel Education Solutions have also been pre-installed in each tablet, such as:
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British Council* Learn English – This comprises over 400 units of content in various formats including games, videos and Mp3s which is pre-installed on devices. The content was developed by English Language Training (ELT) leaders at the British Council;
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Intel® skoool™ Learning & Teaching Technology – These multi-media, interactive resources in Mathematics and the Sciences can be adapted and localized for teachers and students.
“These applications were specially developed to improve students’ performance in problem solving, reading comprehension, scientific analysis, and the arts,” said Calum Chisholm, Intel Philippines Country Manager. “Intel believes that the Intel Education Tablet is a tool that can enrich students’ lesson comprehension and retention, increase participation and dynamism in classrooms and heighten the desire to learn.”
This new tablet design is simple and easy to use, with features that are designed for meaningful learning. Powered by a single-core processor Intel Atom Z2460, the Intel Education Tablet runs on Android 4.0 operating system and is protected by McAfee Mobile Security. It has a 10-inch screen and over 6.5 hours of battery life. Ideal for use by young children, the tablet weighs less than 1 kg.
Intel’s initiatives in the education sector have helped more than 10 million teachers improve education for hundreds of millions of students across 100 countries.
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