The Microsoft Surface RT Tablet After the Windows 8.1 Update
11/12/2013
Teaching and Learning with a Windows 8.1 Tablet
l have recently updated the original Surface RT tablet to Windows 8.1 and this update has definitely improved the overall performance of the Surface RT. The Surface RT is now over 1 year old and Microsoft has continually provided updates and firmware to improve this first generation device. This 8.1 update will be of interest to any teacher/student currently using the Surface RT in the classroom.
If you were one of the lucky teachers that received a free Microsoft Surface RT tablet at the International Society for Technology in Education Conference down in San Antonio this past summer this update will definitely be beneficial. #iste13
Below is a link to a YouTube demo of the Surface RT running the latest Windows 8.1 update.
As you can see in the video, the RT performance has been greatly improved and it is now an excellent tablet to support teaching and learning activities. Fast Forward to 4 minutes 30 seconds to see an example of the app switching speed.
With built-in access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote the core Office 2013 apps are available on the Surface RT including the ability to use a stylus to take notes in OneNote or annotate Word documents or PowerPoints. Add the full-size USB port for the easy sharing of documents or videos and you have a winner in the classroom.
If you have not yet upgraded to Windows 8.1 it is recommended and best of all the Windows 8.1 update is free to all first generation Surface tablet users.
Now that a year has passed the second generation of Surface tablets are now available on the market and early reviews of the Surface 2 devices offer a 2x to 4x improvement in speed over the first generation RT. The technology improvements march forward but what is most important is how you choose to use this innovative device to improve the learning experience of your students.
Keep on Learning,
Dr. Grissom
@tomgrissom
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