[elearning] Infrastructure and Software For MAC Laptops (Tanya Hutton)

[Cameron Bell]

Hi Tanya,
I have to echo the sentiments here. I have never dictated what people must use, people are more productive when they get to use the tools they are most happy/confident using.
Can I draw your attention to this:
http://easternmacusersgroup.ning.com/events/emug-meeting-leading-change

There will be some real experts there to talk to!
Cheers
Cameron


On 15/10/2010, at 1:13 PM, Tim Kitchen wrote:

> Hi Tanya
> 
> We have been gradually replacing all our PCs with iMacs and Macbooks and about to give each teacher a Macbook - all running Windows as well. 
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> It has been a no brainer - Macs can run Windows, Windows can't run Macs. However a Windows based network will work with Macs - don't let your technicians tell you otherwise. 
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> Out network is a mix of Window, Novel, Linux and Mac which has its advantages and disadvantages but our students and staff love the fact that they can choose what OS they want for what ever they are working on.
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> Choice is vital to good educational outcomes - don't let the tail wag the dog!
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> Ta
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> Tim Kitchen
> Strathcona BGGS
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> On 15/10/2010, at 10:08 AM, Tanya Hutton wrote:
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>> Our College is currently runs a dual platform of PC and MAC laptops for use by students. As a relatively new College we are about to commence moving to the 1:1 ratio for student computers. In doing so we will need to decide between PC or MAC. We are interested in hearing from schools that currently run MAC's to know of any limitations related to infrastructure requirements, software e.t.c that exist with using MAC's over PC's.
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>> Tanya Hutton
>> Deputy Principal
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