Which device is best for your students?

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Quiz Questions

1.
How will your students primarily use the device?
- A.
  Graphic design, video production/editing, desktop publishing (school newspaper)
- B.
  Engineering, business, computer programming classes
- C.
  Online research, writing, presentations, collaborating, accessing online resources
- D.
  Tactile educational apps that don’t require keyboard skills
2.
Which of the following features are most important to you?
- A.
  Reliability - The device consistently and quickly turns on, can sustain accidental drops, is fast and responsive, and allows students to easily do their work without glitches or errors.
- B.
  Compatibility - The device is capable of running the most software applications and works with the most hardware accessories.
- C.
  Mobility - The devices is easy for students to hold and use as an eReader.
- D.
  Design - The device is designed to look and feel sleek and stylish and also can load common software applications.
3.
Which of the following statements best aligns with the type of learning opportunities you hope to create or amplify for your students.
- A.
  Collaborative & Flexible - I want students to be able to easily collaborate on projects and to access their work from any type of device without needing to purchase or install special software.
- B.
  Artistic & Creative - I want students to be able to design and create multimedia projects.
- C.
  Trusted & Familiar - I want students to be able to use programs like Microsoft Word and PowerPoint because that is what our staff and students currently know best.
- D.
  Simple & Intuitive - I want this to be so intuitive to use that even a 3-year old could use it.
4.
Where do most of your students currently store their school files?
- A.
  On a school network drive (like an H: drive or drive with their name) or in Office 365
- B.
  In Google Drive
- C.
  In a folder or drive on of the computer(s) that they use or in iCloud
- D.
  Within the apps that they use or within iCloud
5.
How important is it that the device is easy to deploy, manage, and support for your technology department?
- A.
  Low Priority - We have ample capacity in our technology department and funding to tackle significantly increased support costs.
- B.
  Medium Priority - We have some capacity in our technology department and funding to tackle increased support.
- C.
  High Priority - We have minimal capacity in our technology department and minimal funding to tackle significantly increased support costs.
- D.
  Top Priority - Because our technology department and funding is already stretched, we want to implement a solution that stabilizes or even reduces their workload and costs for supporting the devices.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Macbook
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The Macbook is a great companion for students who want to express their ideas with a rich, powerful, and intuitive set of tools. Whether students have an interest in drawing, photography, music, or video, the Macbook helps students bring their work to life in new and creative ways. It’s brilliant Retina display and carefully crafted aluminum shell makes an artistic statement all on its own. To learn more about Macbooks, see: www.apple.com/mac
2.
Windows Laptop
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Windows remains the most prevalent Operating System used in businesses in the United States. As a result, programs aligned to specific industries like engineering and computer science are more commonly compatible with Windows devices. In addition to working with existing school networks, Windows also provides Cloud storage options with Office 365 Education. To learn more about Windows devices, see: www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/devices
3.
Chromebook
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The intuitive, cost-effective Chromebook is the #1 selling device in the United States. Because it works easily with the user-friendly Google ecosystem, the Chromebook is an excellent tool for students to create, collaborate, communicate, and problem solve. Its snappy operating system provides students with reliable tools to quickly produce their work without a bloated set of features and tools that students often don’t want or need. To learn more about Chromebooks, see: www.google.com/chromebook
4.
iPad
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The iPad is so easy to use, a 3-year old could use it. But with over 2 million powerful apps and intuitive design, it is desired by people of all ages. It’s so thin and lightweight, it’s like holding a piece of paper. It’s beautiful and responsive touch screen and impressive collection of educational apps designed specifically for tactile learning helps bring learning to the tips of students’ fingertips. To learn more about iPads, see: www.apple.com/ipad/why-ipad