[elearning] TeachMeet in a Pub - Sat 2 Feb 2013

[Robinson, Jarrod J]

I can't more strongly not support the use of android tablets in educational settings for various reasons. I say this having worked in both sides of the fence developing apps for both iphone/iPad and Android

1- most versions of the android software don't allow enterprise wireless connection. This rules out connecting to edustar wireless in most cases

2- the openness of the android system leads to security issues. Fraudulent apps and data mining is rife in the android world with educational apps targeting kids and farming data

3- device segmentation leads to less actual apps in the store. Reason being that it becomes increasingly difficult to program android devices

4- cost. iPad vs Samsung Galaxy tab = iPad win. Any other android tablet is not even worth comparison. Except the google nexus which won't connect to edustar

5- community. Thousands of educators all using iPads in education, lots of best practice examples and resources


Jarrod


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On Dec 17, 2012, at 1:38 PM, "Taylor, Charmaine C" <taylor.charmaine.c at edumail.vic.gov.au<mailto:taylor.charmaine.c at edumail.vic.gov.au>> wrote:

Hi,
Does anyone use Samsung Tablets as 24/7 1:1 computing devices for their students?  We have netbooks for most year levels but the apparent loss of NSSCF funding means we can’t afford to provide netbooks for all levels next year. I was wondering if we might use tablets.

Charmaine Taylor

From: elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au<mailto:elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au> [mailto:elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Roland Gesthuizen
Sent: Thursday, 13 December 2012 6:33 PM
To: Year 12 IT Applications Teachers' Mailing List; eLearning mailing list
Cc: Celia Coffa
Subject: [elearning] TeachMeet in a Pub - Sat 2 Feb 2013

G'day fellow ICT educators

I am hosting the next Teachmeet in a Pub. (now that made you sit up and pay attention) Yes, a #Melbourne pub! You don't have to drink, you can stand around eating peanuts and drinking water if you like. Otherwise, join me to raise a toast to the new year and join me for some nosh afterwards. All the badly dressed IS and ITA teachers will be there.

If you are wondering what is a TeachMeet, well you have to come to find out. They are informal, fun, very informative and a growing movement.

As it is early 2013, it is a good idea to stick the date in your diary. To register interest or offer to run a 2 min talk on a soap box, just add your details to the honour role.
     http://teachmeetmelbourne.wikispaces.com/2013+-+Feb+2

Love to have you on board or to answer any burning questions you may have. My shout :-)

Regards Roland @rgesthuizen

Roland Gesthuizen | eLearning Leader
Keysborough College DEECD
http://about.me/rgesthuizen

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has." --Margaret Mead


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