By standardizing on the ClassMate tablet, A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 can offer a rich digital toolset customized to support student learning both in and out of the classroom. Students and teachers are able to concentrate on the learning enabled by the ClassMates program rather than on troubleshooting problems with and navigating the idiosyncrasies of many different platforms.
The A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 ClassMate tablet is a student learning tool customized for the unique A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 curriculum to maximize the learning opportunities enabled by mobile computer technology while minimizing the distractions and hassles technology can sometimes bring. The ClassMate tablet is a convertible Tablet PC, which combines the productivity of a keyboard for typing written assignments with the intuitiveness of pen, ideally suited for writing equations and drawing graphs in math and science, drawing in fine art, or just jotting quick mind-maps and notes. This unique combination of pen and keyboard input is not available on standard notebook PCs nor on the Apple iPad or Android-based slate form-factor tablets. In addition, each ClassMate is configured with the education, collaboration, and productivity software that our faculty has chosen to most effectively support student learning.
We have carefully designed the ClassMates program as a sustainable student learning initiative. By standardizing the ClassMate, A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 can offer a rich digital toolset to support student learning both in and out of the classroom. Students and teachers are able to concentrate on the learning enabled by the ClassMate rather than on troubleshooting problems with and navigating the idiosyncrasies of many different platforms. Having a standard platform ensures equity in allowing A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 to provide each with student the same high level of support to maximize the ClassMate’s effectiveness as a tool for learning. Consistency in the hardware and software platform allows faster resolution of problems by IT support and decreases overall program costs, minimizing the financial impact and providing the highest educational return on investment.
Families may always choose to have home computers available for casual Internet browsing, games, and other activities, but students will be required to use the school-provided ClassMate for schoolwork.
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