Where do I start? Like many, I was very surprised to receive this gift from Lenovo. I appreciate the company’s willingness to contribute to the teacher as part of our effort to educate children. While, excited…I was really unsure about the tablet because Windows 8 terrified me! I was accustomed to my iPad and had no idea how to utilize Windows 8. I was glad that during many of our sessions we were urged to use our tablets because it gave us an opportunity to become more familiar and comfortable with using its operating system. 

Using my Lenovo tablet during a session at NCCAT.

Pros:  Microsoft, USB ports, key board, docking station, great picture quality and available apps

Cons: Windows 8 (which isn’t so bad after all), carrying case should have been large enough to house all components (maybe a bag), initial keyboard sync was difficult

I don’t use it in class as much as I’d like because I can’t hook it up to my LCD projector. I have used it to record a few student presentations and take a few pictures of my students. I mainly use it as a PC to type documents/lesson plans. Also, I enjoy using its apps.

Overall, I think the Lenovo tablet is great and it has been a very useful tool throughout my fellowship.