Macbooks For Everyone - In School
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Seems like only yesterday that schools had Apple II computers standard. Not for each child, rather a few computers to a class, as they were obviously quite pricey. Well it looks like some states are flush enough with funds that it’s going to be Macbooks all around!
Despite the expense of providing this many notebook computers to students and teachers alike, I can only wonder what the task of keeping kids from breaking them must be like.
Think about it, kids today generally speaking do not know the first thing about taking care of what they own. A quick look around any kids room will provide evidence of that. So even while there will be some young people who take this as an opportunity to use the Macbooks and also take care of them, most kids will likely not truly appreciate how very lucky they really are in this instance.
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Sid Gilbert
July 2nd, 2009
at 8:21am
Kudos to Maine for spending tax dollars on something that has a chance to actually benefit it’s citizens.
nick
July 3rd, 2009
at 4:10pm
i have so many at my school go UTAH
Dion
July 3rd, 2009
at 4:17pm
galore there is so many becausr we use macbooMy school is MacBooks now instead of books their speeds are good 10-12. Dont have any except about 10 but pur schools SUPER nerdy the IT staaff have a bloody iPhone from school and macbook. Aluminum 17″ even tho they need it an the computers are mobile so they.Can be synced back to the server well. 3.servers depending where yours is saved
Michael Trimm
July 3rd, 2009
at 4:59pm
I imagine that the computers will be checked out like any other equipment (textbooks, band instruments, etc.) is — with the stipulation that if you break it, you pay for it.
However, the article did say that “As part of the deal, Apple plans to provide the state with educational software, professional development, repair and replacement, and technical support. “
Jon E
July 3rd, 2009
at 5:44pm
Where do I get Free MacBooks for my kids?
John11
July 3rd, 2009
at 8:25pm
Michael, I would imagine you would be wrong since most people cant afford macs, so I guess apple would cover it :D. lucky maine kids, I am going into 8th grade and I would love to have a mac :D
Sean Nash
July 4th, 2009
at 8:26am
I have sent my cart of MacBooks home with students all summer for the past five years. For one… they should not be wasting away in an empty school building all summer. What a waste of a resource. And two… these students have spent extra time working on projects for the upcoming school year. A win/win for sure.
These students have always taken care of the laptops. I haven’t had one damaged in five years.