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When Cary Academy committed itself to a 1:1 educational program featuring HP Tablet PCs, there were no halfway measures. Cary purchased some 750 HP Compaq tc4400 Tablet PCs and distributed them to every student in the school.
“We were hoping that with HP’s Tablet PCs, students would make much more dynamic use of the technology, and I think in large measure, that’s what has happened,” notes Sam Morris, Instructional Technology Director at the school.
“We want technology to enable students to maximize their learning potential and explore beyond the boundaries of the school environment. Tablet PCs are helping them to do just that.”
Objective:
Enhance the learning experience with a more dynamic use of technology in a grade 6-12 independent school
Approach:
Cary Academy in North Carolina has developed a 1:1 program in which every student has an HP tc4400 Tablet PC
IT improvements:
•Guaranteed access—every student has a Tablet PC
• Tablet PC interface (stylus) supports math, science, and graphical applications
•Certified self-maintainer status enables Cary Academy to perform warranty repairs
Business benefits:
•Use of additional educational resources (and contact with people) outside the school
•More dynamic and appropriate use of technology in day-to-day activities
• Students retain possession of PCs for use outside the classroom
