go
into our portable computers and is the biggest challenge for a 1-1 =
program.
For us, the states are pretty high, since we've done away with =
paper-based
notes for virtually all classes in grades 6-8--kids are using their =
tablets
and OneNote to take notes all day long. The only workable solution has =
been
to provide charging stations (non-moving carts) for tablets at school =
and a
spare AC adapter that students are supposed to take home and use here to
supplement in-cart charging. Kids who forget their AC adapter at home =
can
check out a loaner and return it at the end of the day.
We're exploring different laptop models that have better power =
consumption
curves and are especially excited by the idea of moving to solid-state =
hard
drives, but for the moment the reality is that if kids are going to use =
their
technology in all of their classes, we can't cut the cord.
David
David Rossell
Administrator of Network Services and Planning
Norwood School
8821 River Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 841-2178
drossell@norwoodschool.org
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