Multipurpose
Windows CE (included)
Less than 128 MB install space
Multipurpose
XP Pro & Vista,
Linux
Installs any application
Math oriented
XP Pro & Vista,
Linux
Installs any application
Multipurpose
XP Pro & Vista,
Linux, Mac OS X
Installs any application
Standard Web browser, Java
support, Flash support
Less than 128 MB install space
Standard Web browser,
Java support, Flash support
Installs any content
Standard Web browser
Java support, Flash support
Installs any content
Standard Web browser
Java support, Flash support
Installs any content
Standard Web browser, Java
support, Flash support
Standard Web browser, Java
support, Flash support
Standard Web browser, Java
support, Flash support
Standard Web browser, Java
support, Flash support
Nova offers a rich set of peripheral
equipment designed specifically for
the Nova 5000
Yes
Yes
8+ hours
Standard Windows peripheral Standard Windows peripheral
equipment equipment
Standard Windows or Mac
peripheral equipment
Yes
Yes
2 hours— 2 cell battery
4 hours— 6 cell battery
Internal hard drive,
1 degrees of screen swivel
Yes
Yes
3. 5 hours— 4 cell battery
7 hours— 8 cell battery
Internal hard drive,
2 degrees of screen swivel
Yes
Yes
4. 5 hours— 9 cell battery
No rotating media,
no swivel screens
Internal hard drive,
1 degree of screen swivel
initiative is set in a specific context made up of the
student and staff technology needs and the existing
resources and infrastructure of the school or district.
To successfully plan and implement a one-to-one initiative,
schools and districts should consider purpose, operating
systems, applications, content, peripheral equipment,
and robustness.
Resources
“A School Administrator”s Guide to Planning for the Total Cost of
New Technology” (2001)by CoSN: http://www.classroomtco.org/
tco2class.pdf
“Framework for 21st Century Learning Overview” (2006) by the
Partnership for 21st Century Skills: www.21stcenturyskills.org/
documents/Frameworkflyer092806.pdf
“National Education Technology Plan” (2004) by the U.S. Department
of Education.
“National Educational Technology Standards for Students: The Next
Generation” (2007) by ISTE.
“Why Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Matters” (2003) by Gartner
Inc.:
https://k12tco.gartner.com/home/homepagepromo/files/
TCO_Overview.pdf
Brian Bouterse is a research associate with the Friday
Institute and is currently finishing his PhD in computer
science. Bouterse focuses on evaluating emerging technologies and discerning best practices within one-to-one
classroom environments.
Jenifer O. Corn, PhD, is a senior research associate at
the Friday Institute at North Carolina State University
and serves as co-principal investigator for evaluation
studies examining the implementation and impact of
technology-enabled innovations in K– 12 classrooms.
Elizabeth O. Halstead is working as a research associate
at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. Halstead works on an evaluation around the implementation and impact of the North Carolina one-to-one laptop
initiative.
