http://edbuzz.org/djohnson/2009/02/10-laptop-a-bust-or-is-it/ Integrating technology and learning... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:47:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://edbuzz.org/djohnson/2009/02/10-laptop-a-bust-or-is-it/comment-page-1/#comment-10 gaylapowers Mon, 25 May 2009 01:33:20 +0000 http://edbuzz.org/?p=239#comment-10 It sounds good to get technology into the homes of families who otherwise could not afford it. I am just wondering how the production of these "affordable" machines affects the people necessary to produce them. Who is actually paying for it? Nice article. It sounds good to get technology into the homes of families who otherwise could not afford it. I am just wondering how the production of these “affordable” machines affects the people necessary to produce them. Who is actually paying for it? Nice article.

]]> http://edbuzz.org/djohnson/2009/02/10-laptop-a-bust-or-is-it/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Shawn Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:18:29 +0000 http://edbuzz.org/?p=239#comment-6 Interesting blog. As a school administrator, one of my biggest concerns is whether or not these "cheap" machines will be able to handle the type of Internet-based learning technologies needed to meet the learning needs of today's students. With limited hardware (e.g., 256 RAM, no display, etc.), how can kids (and teachers) using these laptops explore e-books, watch videos, run important programs, etc.? With this being said, I suppose these concerns have more to do with the short-run. In the near future, with a commitment to building cheap mobile-based technology, engineers will find creative solutions to these problems. I'm very excited about the potential benefits of this program! Interesting blog. As a school administrator, one of my biggest concerns is whether or not these “cheap” machines will be able to handle the type of Internet-based learning technologies needed to meet the learning needs of today’s students. With limited hardware (e.g., 256 RAM, no display, etc.), how can kids (and teachers) using these laptops explore e-books, watch videos, run important programs, etc.? With this being said, I suppose these concerns have more to do with the short-run. In the near future, with a commitment to building cheap mobile-based technology, engineers will find creative solutions to these problems. I’m very excited about the potential benefits of this program!

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