July 9, 2007
MWCC receives HP technology grant
By Cory Hopkins
Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner is one of 42 two- and four-year colleges nationwide to receive a 2007 HP Technology for Teaching Grant.
The school will use the award to create a teaching and learning classroom and lab space for special computer and math courses that will utilize HP wireless tablet PCs.
Tablet PCs are similar to laptop computers, but utilize display technology that allows users to manipulate data with a finger or stylus instead of a keyboard or mouse, allowing for greater mobility and flexibility.
MWCC will receive an award package of HP products and a faculty stipend valued at more than $68,000, the school said.
"This grant not only allows us to create a model Center for Teaching and Learning, but also to increase the interactivity and engagement between the students and professors," said Daniel Asquino, president of MWCC. "We expect student understanding and retention of course material to rise from using the tablet PCs."
The school will use the award to create a teaching and learning classroom and lab space for special computer and math courses that will utilize HP wireless tablet PCs.
Tablet PCs are similar to laptop computers, but utilize display technology that allows users to manipulate data with a finger or stylus instead of a keyboard or mouse, allowing for greater mobility and flexibility.
MWCC will receive an award package of HP products and a faculty stipend valued at more than $68,000, the school said.
"This grant not only allows us to create a model Center for Teaching and Learning, but also to increase the interactivity and engagement between the students and professors," said Daniel Asquino, president of MWCC. "We expect student understanding and retention of course material to rise from using the tablet PCs."
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