I decided to design a small writing tablet and bulletin oard for a student who may find it difficult to write on a piece of paper on a flat surface such as a desk. As well, this particular student may find it difficult to grasp the typical pen or pencil. The tablet is designed to be light, and can be used in a variety of situations.The sponges on the bottom could also protect the board if it was accidentally dropped.
The tablet was made using the following materials:
Furniture casters were put on the bottom to allow the table to be moved across a flat surface easily. The base of the tablet is composed of two sponges which elevate the tablet above the flat surface of a desk. The actual writing surface is a small whiteboard/corkboard combination with a marker.
The cork board could be used as a place to attach notes or a piece of two sided velcor could be placed here as a spot for the marker. Instead of using the marker supplied with the whiteboard, I would probably replace it with a larger marker, which is easier to grip.
As well, another adaptation to consider would be to attach large rubber door stops to the bottom of the whiteboard to elevate it on a angle.
The only challenge I had was finding the proper adhesive. The glue I used did not seem to bond the sponges and board very well.Perhaps a stronger contact cement may have been more effective.
The tablet was made using the following materials:
Furniture casters were put on the bottom to allow the table to be moved across a flat surface easily. The base of the tablet is composed of two sponges which elevate the tablet above the flat surface of a desk. The actual writing surface is a small whiteboard/corkboard combination with a marker.
The cork board could be used as a place to attach notes or a piece of two sided velcor could be placed here as a spot for the marker. Instead of using the marker supplied with the whiteboard, I would probably replace it with a larger marker, which is easier to grip.
As well, another adaptation to consider would be to attach large rubber door stops to the bottom of the whiteboard to elevate it on a angle.
The only challenge I had was finding the proper adhesive. The glue I used did not seem to bond the sponges and board very well.Perhaps a stronger contact cement may have been more effective.
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