Thursday, March 23, 2006

One-to-One Computing Solutions for Schools

"Computing in a Box" Solution Bundle Can Help School Districts Improve Attendance, Increase Test Scores


HP announced a simplified approach for school districts planning to deploy one-to-one teaching and learning programs using computer technology. With the launch of the HP 1:1 Computing in a Box pilot solution program, HP has bundled the required hardware (either a notebook or tablet PC), software and services that a school needs to effectively deploy the technology backbone of a one-to-one teaching and learning program.

One-to-one computing is an educational initiative to improve the way schools deliver instruction through technology, with the goal of increasing academic achievement and active learning.

With the minimum deployment of 100 units, the notebook version of the HP 1:1 Computing in a Box pilot solution program starts at $357 per unit as annual payment on four-year lease.(1) With the minimum deployment of 100 units, the tablet PC version starts at $529 per unit as annual payment on four-year lease.

HP
Francine Fiano, 203-913-1503
francine.fiano@hp.com

With 35 years in education, I am always pleased to see this type of initiative from vendors. Kudos to HP!!

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