I would rather see some type of set up where we could get discounted
laptop purchases available to students (not just the typical student/
educator discount--but a larger one based on large purchasing)
partnered with some type of financing deal with local banks. I read
about something like
Hi,
Anyone have these or other models they think work good for science dept.'s?
http://www.proscopehr.com/index.html
http://www.califone.com/products/cm1-usb.php
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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
We have not done a one to one, but have chosen to use the portable lab
solution. We have six labs available for use and it seems to work. The
biggest issue we face is repair the machines. As like Murray I work mostly
with the network and have a part time aid to help. I think anyone looking
The schools I have visited with who use mobile labs say the repair is
constant and never ending ; not to mention power and battery life is a huge
issue. Faculty acceptance and implementation is a additional hurdle even
with training.
Also, this is totally outside of our budget; however, for us it
Has anyone looked at how the kids take care of the textbooks they have? Of
course I am sure they would take care of a school owned laptop much better.
BTW: if they do damage it, how many parents can afford to repair or replace
the laptop (like we do with books), also if a free or
Here are some resources to read:
http://www.neirtec.org/laptop/
http://www.techlearning.com/1to1guide/index.php
http://lgfpms.classdrive.net/29499
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Tim Buenz
Director of Technology
Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools
204 W. Madison Street
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515)386-9256
Fax (515)386-3591
Sarah is right, this issue(1:1) will not go away, and it's easy to make a
mess of it. I've experienced a bit of a gag order when in I'm discussing
this in the school district. Perhaps the collective can help brainstorm in
the days to come and a part of the tech meeting could be used as well.
I
I too would be interested in finding out what is involved in setting up an
inhouse United/DE server. What are the costs and requirements for server
horsepower.
Thanks,
Tony Richardson,
Technology Coordinator
Humboldt Community School District
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
