[Year 12 SofDev] Computer Lab question

Thu May 11 11:50:30 AEST 2017

We introduced a 1-1 laptop program 3 + years ago and in some ways it is good in that the students all have a laptop but I do find in programming especially some of the restrictions which our techs put on the laptops do interfere with the programming side. I have not had any compatibility issues although battery issues are very common and also laptop damage.

The screens are also very small and for IT we now have a room with hdmi cables and large screens so that they can connect to these and have an effective split screen.

Vera

From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Darren Scott
Sent: Thursday, 11 May 2017 11:33 AM
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Subject: Re: [Year 12 SofDev] Computer Lab question

Hi Troy, my school went 1-1 laptops back in the Rudd era ... we had no choice about the labs going, but we've kept most of the infrastructure (power points, network outlets, etc. - I can't stress the value of having a room with 50 power points when you're dealing with laptop batteries). Having a better quality laptop has helped, though the business manager of course looks to cut the cost of leasing every rollout wherever possible. We still have our techs for any laptop or network issues - I'd say you actually need more techs as you're running more machines. Good luck convincing your business manager to spend the cash that was in the machines on a technician.

In terms of Software Development and the Year 11 unit, I haven't had many problems with compatibility - we're not doing any heavy PhotoShop or video editing, but I found it easier to use older versions of VB (2010) for the programming side (less demanding on the machine but not legacy software yet). We don't run Informatics so I can't comment there.

For authentication, I found it easier to run smaller tasks during Unit 3 Outcome 1 - if some of your tasks are in a double period for example, everyone has the same time. My students have to send work in progress regularly during a SAC - this also acts as an extra backup in case their laptop gets stolen, wiped or other disaster (our students are meant to backup regularly, but we all know how often this actually happens). Most authentications for the SAT include handing up a copy of what they've done for checking and backup purposes. You might also set up a network drive or LMS for storage of SAC and SAT materials; whatever your network techs will allow (we have had disasters in the past where the kids have copied the contents of the share drive into a teacher's drop folder).

Hope this helps, happy to elaborate further.

Darren Scott

From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au<mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au> [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Troy Coggins
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 8:41 AM
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Subject: [Year 12 SofDev] Computer Lab question

Hello All

Sorry for the off topic post.

My school is looking at getting rid of our computer labs in favour of a school wide student laptop program. I was wondering if anyone else has any experience in this, especially in terms of software compatibility issues and authentication of student SAC tasks. What should we be looking out for? and finally if anyone has any compelling arguments for keeping the labs.

Thanks

Troy Coggins

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