Impact of Tablet PCs and Pen-based Technology on Education

Dr. Dave Berque is professor and chair of computer science at DePauw University. He earned a Ph. D in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In 1997, he was named the Baccalaureate Colleges Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. He has published more than 20 refereed journal and conference papers and has received several grants from the National Science Foundation. Dave's pen-based computing projects have been discussed in a variety of venues including CNN, The New York Times, and The Chronicle of Higher Education. Dave also works as an instructional technology consultant for DyKnow. Dr. Jane Prey is a Program Manager at Microsoft Research, External Research and Programs. She spent 11 years as a faculty member in the Computer Science Department at the University of Virginia. In addition, Jane spent 2 years as a Program Director in the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Science Foundation. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and her Ph .D from the University of Virginia. She also serves on several boards and committees. Rob Reed is a University Relations Representative at Hewlett-Packard with twelve years of experience in the fields of engineering and technology. Prior to joining Hewlett-Packard, Rob worked in a similar capacity at Microsoft. Rob earned a BS from Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, started a computer modeling consultancy, received an MBA in Finance (Indiana University), worked for Deloitte Consulting and taught technology to undergraduates at Indiana University.