Buying a school device for your child? Step 1 Consider these key things that make a device suitable for school. Is the screen big enough for reading? Does it have a keyboard? – Minimum 10” is recommended larger Go for a full keyboard (detachable is fine) so for creative or technical work. students can type assignments and see a full screen. Is it suited to schoolwork? Does it connect to a school network? It should run full software programs like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop, as Dual-band WiFi (2.4Ghz and 5Ghz) gives fast well as online apps. access. Does it load and store apps & programs Is it enough for the backpack? quickly? Aim for under 1.6kg for student backpacks if Our advice - minimum storage of 32GB they take them home. in tablets and 128GB in laptops and Can you connect peripherals for classwork? minimum RAM of 2GB for tablets A USB port lets students connect to a wide and 4GB for laptops and 2-in-1s. range of printers, graphics tablets, digital Does it let your child write naturally? microscopes, and more. When you choose a device with digital Is it school tough? pen input, younger students can learn to A robust case and a solid-state drive (SSD) gives write and draw creatively and older protection from drops and knocks. students can take notes, sketch, write maths equations, science formulae and Will the battery last a school day? character-based languages. Go for 6hrs as a minimum. Remember, battery life can vary with usage. Step 2 Choose a device to suit your child. Think about your child’s learning style, age and, for older students, subject areas. Are they a design student who needs to run powerful software, or a maths whizz who loves writing equations? 2-in-1, touch and pen Laptop Tablet Perfect for school. Students can For students who want to For younger students use a digital pen to take use a full keyboard, write or as an ancillary handwritten notes, brainstorm code, edit videos, use full device for older ideas, write equations and use versions of software and students character-based languages. create games.
Buying a school device for your child? Step 1 Consider these key things that make a device suitable for school. Is the screen big enough for reading? Minimum 10” is recommended – larger for creative or technical work. Is it suited to schoolwork? It should run full software programs like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop, as well as online apps. Does it load and store apps & programs quickly? Our advice - minimum storage of 32GB in tablets and 128GB in laptops and minimum RAM of 2GB for tablets and 4GB for laptops and 2-in-1s. Does it let your child write naturally? When you choose a device with digital pen input, younger students can learn to write and draw creatively and older students can take notes, sketch, write maths equations, science formulae and character-based languages. Does it have a keyboard? Go for a full keyboard (detachable is fine) so students can type assignments and see a full screen. Does it connect to a school network? Dual-band WiFi (2.4Ghz and 5Ghz) gives fast access. Is it enough for the backpack? Aim for under 1.6kg for student backpacks if they take them home. Can you connect peripherals for classwork? A USB port lets students connect to a wide range of printers, graphics tablets, digital microscopes, and more. Is it school tough? A robust case and a solid-state drive (SSD) gives protection from drops and knocks. Will the battery last a school day? Go for 6hrs as a minimum. Remember, battery life can vary with usage. Step 2 Choose a device to suit your child. Think about your child’s learning style, age and, for older students, subject areas. Are they a design student who needs to run powerful software, or a maths whizz who loves writing equations? 2-in-1, touch and pen Perfect for school. Students can use a digital pen to take handwritten notes, brainstorm ideas, write equations and use character-based languages. Laptop For students who want to use a full keyboard, write code, edit videos, use full versions of software and create games. Tablet For younger students or as an ancillary device for older students
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