Williams Parkway Senior Public School
This school year introduces exciting changes at Williams Parkway and in my classroom. As part of the new IBT program, students will bring their own laptops to class. Along with our new wifi network, SMART board, and mobile iPad lab, this will allow teachers to make effective use of technology to support learning.
Paper agendas will be replaced with homework posted on Edmodo.com. Edmodo will also be used as a tool for students to interact and collaborate on assignments. Parents can arrange to view their students Edmodo accounts.
Your input and suggestions are always welcome.
Yours sincerely,
Mr. Banerjee
August 2012
Computers
Students looking for a laptop to use at school and for schoolwork do not have to buy a very expensive laptop. Budget laptops with screen sizes between 13 and 17 inches start at around $300 - $350. These are not necessarily a good value as these computers are underpowered. I would recommend a computer with an Intel i3 or AMD A6 or better processor. These computers can sell for over $600, but often they can be found on sale for as low as $400 - $450. It is definitely worth waiting for a sale! Smaller screens make the laptop more portable, so my personal preference is for a 13 to 14 inch screen. August 2012Typing work
You can find out more about Google Docs and ZOHO using a search engine on the internet.