[elearning] 1:1 which way do we go?

[Kevork Krozian]

Hi Folks,

 There is also the issue of software licenses. If students buy/lease their own devices without the benefit of school site licenses they - or someone - then has to spend a fortune to get the software legally onto the student netbooks.
 It seems to me the best option for schools is/are:
   1. Consider a slightly higher quality standard device like a Lenovo S10e so it could be a standard for all year levels as well as handle higher demand apps as well as good level graphics capability screen
   2. Purchase netbooks and load software under the site license arrangement
   3. Lease these to students over a 2-3 year term taking into account maintenance , servicing , reimaging and warranty facilitation.
   4. According to available advice there is scope with this arrangement for parents to claim the $750 per year Educational Tax Refund ( total of $1500 for 2 years ) . See http://www.ato.gov.au/print.asp?doc=/content/00174278.htm 
   
  As for the Rudd money specifically, I am not sure if there is any impediment for schools to use some of these funds to help setup the above program. Perhaps others can comment on that aspect.

Take Care



Kevork Krozian
Digital Learning Manager
Forest Hill College
k.krozian at fhc.vic.edu.au
Tel: 0419 356 034
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But it seems you can lease the netbooks (purchased with Rudd funds) to
students?

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[mailto:elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Mark Kelly
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You can't lease with Rudd money  :-(

Arnott, Suzanne S wrote:
> Hi all,
> I guess this is one way to get some feedback on how everyone is travelling
with decisions needing to be made about how we will most effectively use the
Rudd money to fund our projected 1:1 in the not too distant future.
>
> Currently my school has some netbooks, but we don't see them being the
tool for the job for many subjects. We are at the start of our journey,
having to really boost our network infrastructure before we can even begin
to think about getting any extra units, as the system is fairly fragile at
the moment.
>
> We haven't explored the leasing options, and would be interested to know
how this fits in with the funding model?
>
> How are others structuring/restructuring their plans now we are having to
rejig to be 1:1 rather than 1:2?
>
> Hints tips thoughts and ideas would be welcomed
>
> cheers
> Suz
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> Suzanne Arnott
> eLearning Leader
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