[elearning] 1:1 which way do we go?

[Roland Gesthuizen]

We are getting a mix of clients .. thin, fat, netbook. Just a matter of
juggling the numbers to best fit our needs. Around here, one size fits all
doesn't make much sense. I would only trust a thin client in the VCE common
room / International house and library anyway to run kiosk type machines
that are low cost and low maintenance.

I would like to pool and share some knowledge that we have accumulated over
the past year so please contact me off list if anybody is similarly
interested. It is great we have access to a tech who is familiar with Sun
hardware. :-)

Regards Roland

2009/8/17 E.Attie <EMAATT at stmonicas-epping.com>

> Hi Colleagues,
>
> I have been testing the Lenovo S10e for a while now and is excellent for
> all the basic packages schools use. Forget installing CS4 suite on there.
> The s10e is b/g wireless capable and works well on our n network. However,
> if your minimum standard is n then it may have an impact on the wireless and
> slow it down. I have also been testing the MSI U100+ series notebook which
> is b/g/n and is great!
>
> I find that schools are limited in what they can purchase. The MSI notebook
> is retailing now for about $515 inc GST. Excellent netbook and sooooooo
> cheap. But they are not part of "the list". Prices keep dropping but the
> governments negotiation with set prices in my opinion are ridiculous. The
> netbooks have dropped dramatically in price in the retail sector but the
> price on "the list" is still the same.
>
> One important issue:  if schools go 1:1 then how do they keep this ratio
> after 3 years? The lifespan of a notebook is lucky to last 3 years in a
> school.
>
> Another option is a notebook thin client solution. They last beyond 3 years
> but is an expensive alternative.
>
>
> Emad Attie
> eLearning Coordinator
> St. Monica's College Epping
>
>
> (03) 9409 8897
> www.stmonicas-epping.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:
> elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of crb
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 9:01 AM
> To: 'elearning Teachers' Mailing List'
> Subject: RE: [elearning] 1:1 which way do we go?
>
> But it seems you can lease the netbooks (purchased with Rudd funds) to
> students?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au
> [mailto:elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Mark Kelly
> Sent: Monday, 17 August 2009 8:07 AM
> To: elearning Teachers' Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [elearning] 1:1 which way do we go?
>
> You can't lease with Rudd money  :-(
>
> Arnott, Suzanne S wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > I guess this is one way to get some feedback on how everyone is
> travelling
> with decisions needing to be made about how we will most effectively use
> the
> Rudd money to fund our projected 1:1 in the not too distant future.
> >
> > Currently my school has some netbooks, but we don't see them being the
> tool for the job for many subjects. We are at the start of our journey,
> having to really boost our network infrastructure before we can even begin
> to think about getting any extra units, as the system is fairly fragile at
> the moment.
> >
> > We haven't explored the leasing options, and would be interested to know
> how this fits in with the funding model?
> >
> > How are others structuring/restructuring their plans now we are having to
> rejig to be 1:1 rather than 1:2?
> >
> > Hints tips thoughts and ideas would be welcomed
> >
> > cheers
> > Suz
> >
> >
> >
> > Suzanne Arnott
> > eLearning Leader
> > Sandringham College
> > Holloway Rd
> > Sandringham, 3191
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> >
> >
> >
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Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
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