<div dir="ltr">Hi all, <div><br></div><div>My thoughts below, in a bit of a rambling form! </div><div><br></div><div>Macs are undeniably a different machine, however their ability to work effectively on a network, even a Windows dominant/managed/centric one, has continued to improve over time. A technician that does not have anything against Macs should be able to work through any issues given time. Indeed, many Mac users simply work these things out themselves if not supported by technicians. </div><div><br></div><div>Windows, to some extent increasingly so, is a complex beast to manage in many respects also. I know many staff and students who are increasingly frustrated by Windows (if it forces me into one more update without asking when I've had to restart in the middle of a lesson!!). </div><div><br></div><div>May be worth pointing out that the Macs can also run Windows, so you can have both platforms in one lab. </div><div><br></div><div>If 80% of your students have Mac laptops, then they're going to be more comfortable with the Mac. That would also suggest that your technicians have sorted through most possible conflicts or configuration issues to have Macs working comfortably on the network. </div><div><br></div><div>Also, from my observation, a lab of Macs will have an ongoing 'halo' effect on your subject. I'm not saying that makes sense, but students will notice, and it can improve enrolments/interest. </div><div><br></div><div>Most students will have access to a PC or have used one in the past. Some will have never used a Mac. Having some experience with a different platform is very beneficial for developing stronger ICT skills and can be an important selling point with perspective employers. If the 20% of your students that don't have a Mac, simply can't afford one, then allowing them to use one in a lab as part of your class will enhance their skills/employability. </div><div><br></div><div>Also, worth noting that the difference between a Mac and a PC in multimedia is nowdays not about the branded/expensive software from Adobe/etc, but the other Apps and built in functionality that students can access, learn about and use. System features such as the excellent video/screen capture capabilities of quicktime, or the very easy to use screenshot feature, and really nice Apps such as Textwrangler, Cyberduck and Handbrake (yes there are Windows alternatives, but it certainly seems easier on the Mac). </div><div><br></div><div>Cheers, </div><div>Michael</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On 24 November 2015 at 21:50, Katie Pinder <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:katiepinder@hotmail.com" target="_blank">katiepinder@hotmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<div><div dir="ltr">Yes, <div>80% of my students have mac laptops and we are a BYOD school, so they really need to be supported anyway.</div><div><br></div><div>is there a mac networking option that we should be looking at?</div><div><br></div><div><br><div>> From: <a href="mailto:myannaka@bigpond.net.au" target="_blank">myannaka@bigpond.net.au</a><br>> To: <a href="mailto:vet-mm@edulists.com.au" target="_blank">vet-mm@edulists.com.au</a><br>> Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 21:38:28 +1100<span class=""><br>> Subject: Re: [vet-mm] Mac vs PC. for video<br>> <br></span><div><div class="h5">> Hi vet-mm list,<br>> <br>> I would just like to chime in again.<br>> <br>> Even though Macs may seem to cost more initially, the reliability and<br>> longevity of a Mac certainly outweighs any advantage price point that a pc<br>> may have unless you custom build your pc and you are willing to spend<br>> serious money on it. I have spent big bucks on a pc for my 3d exploits and I<br>> really don't regret it because my pc has lasted for three years without a<br>> hitch and it still works like a gem.<br>> <br>> But I also have a mac laptop which I have had for eight years and its still<br>> going strong.There was one hitch and that was the battery overheating which<br>> I replaced with a purchase through the internet for a lot cheaper than a mac<br>> apple store.<br>> <br>> At the end of the day its what suits the IT tech dept of your particular<br>> college but I suppose it should be left up to the user to decide what<br>> computer they want to use and ofcoarse the winner would obviously be mac. As<br>> everyone in the whole world of IT , Video, Multimedia and Design knows now<br>> its up to the user to tell the college what computer they would prefer...has<br>> anyone done a user experience survey for preference of computer desktops at<br>> secondary college for the students...mmm...i wonder what the results would<br>> be? <br>> <br>> <br>> Yours truly,<br>> Mario Yannakakis<br>> Sessional Lecturer at Billy Blue College of Design.<br>> (Motion Design and Animation)<br>> <br>> <br>> _______________________________________________<br>> <a href="http://www.edulists.com.au" target="_blank">http://www.edulists.com.au</a> - FAQ, resources, subscribe, unsubscribe<br>> VET Multimedia Mailing List kindly supported by<br>> <a href="http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vet/programs/multimedia/multimedia.html" target="_blank">http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vet/programs/multimedia/multimedia.html</a> - Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority and<br>> <a href="http://www.pixeled.org.au" target="_blank">http://www.pixeled.org.au</a> - PixelEd Multimedia Teachers Association<br>> <a href="http://www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/schools" target="_blank">http://www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/schools</a> - Swinburne University<br></div></div></div></div> </div></div>
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