bought a couple of different models of netbooks for my K-2 teachers to =
try, and all of them loved the keyboard and hated the screen size. It =
requires more scrolling for the kids, and this just slows them down. We =
actually went with full size laptops for our younger students. I think =
for our older students, the netbooks might work for certain situations, =
but right now we are still using full size with them too.
If you haven't already let your 1st and 2nd grade teachers try out the =
netbook you are considering, I would strongly suggest you do this (and =
let them use it with kids).
Renee Ramig
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Christina
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Subject: Re: Netbook keyboard & dexterity
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Thank you to all that gave input on the keyboard & dexterity question! =
The Head of School was impressed with the quick responses that were very =
insightful. Looks like we will probably go with the mini PCs for grades =
1 and 2 this coming year.
So who is going to invent that piece of hardware that lets all the =
students talk (to control their machines) in the classroom at the same =
time? LOL I envision cones of silence descending from the ceiling for =
each of us! Wonder if someone could put together a "classroom of the =
future" mockup on Sketchup or something similar? Could be a neat =
activity.
Thank you for the input,
Christina DiMicelli
Technology Integration Specialist
Hampstead Academy
Hampstead, NH
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