School laptop program

An initial task was learning how to input the time and date on their laptops. Pretty trivial stuff you might think, but it had an important outcome.

One girl discovered that she could trick the computer: she put in the wrong date…and the machine accepted it! At that time kids and probably most adults believed that computers were infallible, too smart to be fooled. The kids started to understand that they could have control over their machines. And, perhaps, over their learning as well. The teachers were proud of how well the girls cared for their machines.

But they were taken aback when, a few weeks later, stickers of ponies and butterflies and fairies started to appear on the cases. They had accepted them as part of their world.

The core software used on the devices was LogoWriter, which had been introduced by Logo Computer Systems, Inc in and added word-processing functionality to Logo. My Account. Your Cart is Empty View Cart. If you represent a school interested in our services, please click on the "Contact Us" tab.

If you are a parent or student:. Returning visitors, please log-in to select your school. If you do not see your school listed, please select "Other School" at the bottom to purchase a laptop for your school's BYOD program. Featured Products. The information below is for the information of all parents, but particularly those who are joining the School or have a need to upgrade or replace an existing device. Core costs and consumables related to IT for all year levels will continue to be covered as part of the annual core costs component of the School Fees schedule.

Due to the fast pace of technology releases, we are constantly reviewing and updating our models. This laptop will be delivered to you with a Westminster ready windows installation. By signing into the device you will have access to the School's software and be ready to connect to the School network on your first day. This includes easy access to warranty and Accident Damage repairs as well as simplified security, automation and zero-touch deployment of updates.

Experience from previous years has shown that the School recommended device has allowed ease of access for the students and swift resolution of issues via ICT Services.