Penguins & Netbooks - Budget Solutions For Education Birthed by Innovation!
By Dr. Kathleen P. King

Scanning technology adoption trends of the last few years, reveal that schools, teachers, parents and students can all benefit from the low cost options now gaining popularity. This article defines and explores the roots of this trend and describes need-to-know resources for every person looking at purchasing computers or software in 2009 and beyond. Article Link (click here)

This article demystifies and discuss the terms, trends and power of one laptop per child, open source software and netbooks (those under $500 laptops— are they worth it?).

Find answers to the following (and more)

• What is OLPC and why do I care?
• How did these inexpensive laptops all of a sudden emerge?
• How do I get FREE complete office software package (clone of Microsoft Office)?
• What is open source software and how does it safe me and my school considerable money every year?
• What do penguins have to do with this article? (They are central, believe me)

Article Link (click here)

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