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| Thread ID: 119359 | 2011-07-19 09:38:00 | Yet ANOTHER load of Apple rubbish | wainuitech (129) | PC World Chat |
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| 1217694 | 2011-07-19 11:42:00 | Some how I don't think the ipads are intended for actual import of work, more of a replacement for the back pack load of text books students have to carry around. Easier to hand out coarse materials. Why ipad over other devices, probably the same reasons why most of you prefer android. Its locked down, not customizable, everyone will be running the same version of the OS not different variants with custom roms or heaven forbid 2.something instead of 3.something. If they develop an app for the ipad, its going to work on all of them without fail. Android you would have to test it on every device. And I feel sorry for the children whose parents buy a $150 android device. The school has said the pupils that can't afford one, a computer would be made available for them |
plod (107) | ||
| 1217695 | 2011-07-19 11:50:00 | School uniforms were introduced into schools so that there would be no difference between rich and poor kids. They would all look the same and perhaps their clothing would be cheaper. When I went to school we had only books as study aids. We did calculations using Logarithm tables, slide rules or simply used a scrap of paper. In later years students were allowed to use calculators. The use of computer devices such as ipads, laptops or netbooks will bring todays students up to date with the times. It may not be practical for all students to have the same computer device because some parents may not be able to afford the more expensive Apple ipad. I cannot imagine the school or the Government being able to afford to provide a ipad or similar for every student. Maybe a bulk purchase could be made so that parents can purchase the ipads at a cheaper rate. |
Bobh (5192) | ||
| 1217696 | 2011-07-19 11:54:00 | The expensive ipad is actually the same price or a bit cheaper then any of the DECENT android based devices. So this shouldn't really be a apple bashing thread. | plod (107) | ||
| 1217697 | 2011-07-19 11:58:00 | The idea is a good one, Students should have access to the biggest resource of information to ever exist, The apple angle is total wank. A generic tablet running Android or a netbook purchased in bulk by the school and passed on for half of cost would have been the perfect option. The school could provide a partial refund at the end of each year for every unit returned in working condition, and sell them outright after 2 or 3 years if they were still running. This would cover the cost of purchase by the school. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 1217698 | 2011-07-19 14:25:00 | Whats wrong with books and good ole pen and paper? | bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 1217699 | 2011-07-19 20:10:00 | I work as an IT tech in a local high school . It'll free up some of the limited capital the school has, plus enable techs to focus less on the maintenance of student computers . You miss the point . Why should they NEED the device in the first place? I can imagine insurance companies reaction - you think they're going to pay out on these things when the kids drop them, have them stolen, lose them? I doubt it . Most people don't back up now, sorry teacher I haven't got my work because I lost my data? Yeah IT is as common as dirt now, but I think first the kids need to learn the basics of reading, writing, maths and can do without it as the essential device for school . School books work too . |
pctek (84) | ||
| 1217700 | 2011-07-19 20:25:00 | I guess because Orewa is a practically all rich White area the parents there can afford it. Be a struggle for some Westi parents as any extra money is required for cigarettes, drugs, Woodies, fast food and petrol/parts for the **** Harley Davidson or **** yank car. |
prefect (6291) | ||
| 1217701 | 2011-07-19 20:34:00 | Yeah IT is as common as dirt now, but I think first the kids need to learn the basics of reading, writing, maths and can do without it as the essential device for school. School books work too. This is secondary school, they need to conquer the basics in their first few years at primary. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 1217702 | 2011-07-19 21:02:00 | The idea is a good one, Students should have access to the biggest resource of information to ever exist, The apple angle is total wank . A generic tablet running Android or a netbook purchased in bulk by the school and passed on for half of cost would have been the perfect option . The school could provide a partial refund at the end of each year for every unit returned in working condition, and sell them outright after 2 or 3 years if they were still running . This would cover the cost of purchase by the school . I totally agree here, the onus should be on the school to help out, I know first hand what it's like to be labelled poor at school . It is a stigma that stays with you all your school life, and I feel for those kids whose parents won't be ale to afford this item . Still gives new meaning to the dog ate my homework or is that the ASB ate my homework :2cents: |
gary67 (56) | ||
| 1217703 | 2011-07-19 21:46:00 | So can kids use a laptop or one to one device in every class now?? excluding Physed of course.... | Gobe1 (6290) | ||
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