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By the Sophomore Class. Technology in schools . Why change?. School projects become more possible. Studying becomes much easier with notes saved to hard drive. Homework becomes much easier to do. Technology gives student a lead in their future careers.
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By the Sophomore Class Technology in schools
Why change? • School projects become more possible. • Studying becomes much easier with notes saved to hard drive. • Homework becomes much easier to do. • Technology gives student a lead in their future careers. • Permanently replaces the outdated textbooks.
Options • iPod touch/ iPhone • iPad • Netbooks • Macbooks
iPod touch • WiFi • Easy for everyone to use • ebooks • Apps • Only costs $299 • Great support from Apple • Low battery life • Screen Breaks • Cannot do homework • No Flash
iPhone • Has all the pros and cons of iPod Touch • Many colleges are using iPhone in class. • Cost $200 ( then $100 monthly cellular costs) • Only runs through AT&T • No Flash • Screen breaks
iPad • Apps • eBooks (easier to read from) • 16G price $500 • 1 month standby battery life • Great support from Apple • Not running OSX operating system • No Flash • Screen Breaks
Netbooks • Cost $300 • Run by Windows (Usually XP) • Slow processors • Poor battery life • Must install more programs • No CD/DVD player • 3G monthly costs
Macbooks • Secure • Comes with most programs built in • Will run Microsoft’s Programs • Tougher shell • 7 hour battery • Have an Intel Core 2 duo processor • Total Apple 24/7 support • Doesn’t outdate as soon as PC’s • Pricier ($999) 500GB