Will Windows change the shape of the industry and the education, again? How?

Author

Russev, R.

Author_Institution

Microsoft Slovakia, Slovakia

fYear

2012

fDate

8-9 Nov. 2012

Firstpage

329

Lastpage

329

Abstract

Summary form only given. There are numerous existing technologies and platforms used for different kinds of activities. These are very well pointed at the essentials of what we do. Devices for calls and communication, devices for work, devices for fun.Devices for our family and home.Cloud for sharing.Internet for learning. Can we change this paradigm? Are there ways how to use technology differently, maximizing not only the user experience, but also the productivity, possibilities and flexibility. Windows 8 is not just another version. We are facing dramatic change in the perception, usage and possibilities of the new era devices for work, fun and nevertheless for learning and education.

Keywords

cloud computing; computer aided instruction; graphical user interfaces; operating systems (computers); socio-economic effects; Internet; Windows 8; cloud computing; e-learning; flexibility; information sharing; new era device possibilities; new era device usage; productivity; user experience; Abstracts; Conferences; Electronic learning; Electronic mail; Industries; Productivity; Shape;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Emerging eLearning Technologies & Applications (ICETA), 2012 IEEE 10th International Conference on

Conference_Location

Stara Lesna

Print_ISBN

978-1-4673-5120-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICETA.2012.6418310

Filename

6418310