[Opensource] chasing the latest and greatest

[Cameron Bell]

That is so contrary to most IT teachers thinking. I had a real battle at 
a previous school where the IT Coordinator insisted that the latest 
software be purchased at all times. As far as I was concerned the $ for 
the new software was the only visible cost. What about the $ that had 
been spent on manuals, books, PD, etc etc for the old package?
I was about teaching processes, concepts, he was about teaching the 
software and wanting to be at the bleeding edge for bragging rights at 
conferences.
Cheers
Cameron

Roland Gesthuizen wrote:
> I read that the NSW department of Education has decided to stick it 
> out a bit longer with MS Windows XP, holding off a decision to upgrade 
> to Vista. This comment was also interesting:
>
> "I'm honestly of the opinion that we don't need the latest and 
> greatest of everything," Mr Wilson said. "It doesn't always represent 
> the best value for money because you're always paying more for the 
> latest and greatest."
> http://australianit.news.com.au/story/0,24897,21898449-15306,00.html
>
> Regards Roland
>
> -- 
> Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
> http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au
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