Disagree, sort of... We just did a tech refresh consisting of 455 desktop computers and 11 netbooks (mostly replacing old tablets). However, we anticipate that this will be our last one. When the next round comes up in two years we hope be implementing 1:1. That is also what is getting the most press so it is logical that a board member would think most schools are buying laptops (when is the last time you read an article about schools installing a large number of desktop computers?)
I should point out, though, that 1:1 computing does not necessarily mean laptop computers. In fact, I can almost guarantee when we roll it out, it will NOT be with laptops. It may be netbooks, but will most likely be something more along the lines of a smartphone/tablet-like device (such as iPad) - unless, of course, we can get a batch of those $35 computers from India! -TS Thomas C. Steele Technology Director Manteno CUSD #5 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jesse Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 7:52 AM To: tech-geeks Subject: [tech-geeks] Quick Poll - Laptops Just gathering fellow geek opinions on the following statement made by a board member... "Most schools are buying laptops now instead of desktops" Agree? Disagree? Comments? Thanks, Jesse | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org |
