The basic question is should we issue the laptops to students or loacte them in racks in rooms?
If Issued to Students:
- You would be free to use the laptop how and when you wish while at school (pending approval from the class teacher). eg. in Mercy square during lunch.
- It would be the students responisbility to bring it fully charged to school everyday.
- While at school the laptop would have internet and printing access.
- While at home, the laptop can only use software already installed on it.
- At home there would be no printing or internet access
- There would be a small fee to cover insurance on the laptop (school insurance will not cover laptops taken home by students)
- Storage at school would be an issue. Would you carry the laptop around all day?
- The laptop always remains the property of the school.
If Located in a class room:
- The teacher controls the use of the laptop.
- The laptops are automatically secured and set to charge at the end of every lesson.
Other issues:
- What size laptop would you prefer, 10 inch netbook or 15 inch "standard" laptop?
- Would your preference change if you were issued the laptop as opposed to having it located ina room?
Please comment thoughfully on the above issues.
Thak you for your time.
