Choosing the Right Device for Students in Education Environments

By Scott Reeder

Wow, have we ever seen an explosion in the new devices and gadgets that have hit the market over the last 12-18 months.  Unless you have been living in a box, there is no shortage new devices that continue to bombard us through the media.  Netbooks, notebooks, cell phones, laptops, tablets, pads, new form factors along with traditional computing devices are exploding.

So what does all this mean for education and how do we keep an even keel when choosing the right technology tools for students?  As a technical strategist and gadet guy, it is tough not to get caught up in all the hype with the “device of the year”.

For education and students, it is important that the tools chosen to deliver technology are based on sound and proven methodologies.

We can break the decision process into four simple areas to investigate.  There are many more, but these four areas of focus will reign in the chaos and help direct the selection process towards solid technology solutions.

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