Developing Your Plan
Research shows that students are more technology-savvy than ever, and that they rely upon technology in virtually every aspect of their lives. A student computing program can help your district capitalize on this interest.
Dell can help you plan and deploy a successful student computing initiative. We'll help you answer difficult questions like:
What is the total cost of ownership associated with the technology? - What kinds of systems and configurations are necessary?
- Should the district purchase student computers or provide subsidies/rebates to families?
- Can the district set standards for personal computers?
- Should the district lease systems or purchase them outright?
From wireless networking to curriculum management, hardware to software packages, deployment to support services, Dell makes student computing as practical as is necessary.
Assess Your Environment
The solution allows you to assess your environment using a laptop program. It enables students to:
- Create collaborative study groups.
- Take advantage of project-based learning.
- Enjoy easy, efficient Internet access beyond the classroom.
To get the most of out of your laptop program, these guidelines may prove helpful:
- Set high standards — To have a true impact, schools are finding that a one-to-one student-to-computer ratio is ideal.
- Find a partner — Align with a corporate or technology partner that can help enable the program and that has the resources and infrastructure to help you succeed.
- Address the details — Make sure to analyze the state of your school's infrastructure.
- Involve and train your teachers — To support students and experience the full benefits of the program, teachers must be comfortable using the technology.
- Get broad support — Consider establishing a team of leaders from your school representing the population groups that will be using the program (like teachers, students and administrators) to support and guide the process. Also, look to your community and local businesses to provide feedback and support.
- Reach out to parents — Parents can benefit from this program, too. Consider ways to involve them, including training them on the technology their children are using.
The Dell Difference
For any student computing initiative, the technology should be an enhancement to classroom learning — not a distraction. Faculty and staff who can confidently integrate technology into their coursework can create the best learning experience for students. That's why Dell has special purchase programs to help faculty and staff acquire computers for home use. This can lead to increased comfort levels, improved productivity and enriched course content.With Dell Educational Personal Purchase Programs (EPP), your faculty and staff can get a Dell home PC at an additional 7 percent discount, on top of generally advertised Dell Home and Home Office promotions.
Dell has the flexible solutions you need for implementing a program, no matter what its scope. The Dell One-to-One Computing Program features the following:
- Special pricing on Dell systems, determined by a dedicated account team
- K–12 education-specific sales, project management and online resources
- Special promotions on printers, handhelds and more
- An online purchasing site that's customized for your school (Premier)
- Program managers who provide step-by-step expertise
- Customized marketing tools for relaying configurations and prices to staff, parents and students
- Flexible ordering and delivery options
- Academic pricing on software
At Dell, we're focused on making your student computing initiative a success. We have tailored online Web pages to make it simple to specify configuration requirements for different departments, and we offer specials on peripherals. Plus, our Professional Development Program helps educators and administrators build their technology skills.
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