Tablet PC Programme FAQ

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What is the Tablet Programme?

Our tablet PC programme is mandatory for all students entering Grades 10 - 12. All students are required to purchase a tablet PC approved and sourced through the school. All faculty in the Upper School use tablet PC's so they can design and deliver curriculum electronically.

Why tablet PC's?

Mulgrave School believes that a strong student-teacher relationship is essential to academic success and that technology can support and enhance the educational experience. Effective technology integration occurs when it is available in every classroom, at any time, to be used as a natural tool in the learning process. With tablet pc's, users enjoy a combination of a powerful notebook computer and - with a simple twist and click - a lightweight, highly mobile tablet that can be written and drawn on with a digital pen.
Mobility, Flexibility Add to Appeal

Tablet pc's don’t just replace notebook and desktop computers in Mulgrave classrooms, say faculty. They give teachers new mobility and added flexibility in customizing lessons to make them more effective and relevant. As a result, students are learning faster, improving the quality of their work and lightening their backpacks at the same time. The ability to "ink" directly into applications greatly expands the functionality of the tablet and there are many industries that have adopted tablet technology (Medicine, Health Care, Aerospace, Engineering, Graphic Arts and Education).

The tablet pc's can duplicate and enhance what goes on in a classroom. Students can annotate teacher prepared documents on the spot during a presentation or lecture or they can copy content into their notes from electronic resources shared by the teacher. This leaves them with a complete year’s course work laid out from day one in a clear, unified manner (handouts, notes, presentations all in one place).

Why Fujitsu?

After evaluating a number of brands and how they may offer the best fit with the Mulgrave School tablet programme and based on the results of a lengthy and comprehensive trial demonstration period, we found the Fujitsu 2010 Tablet PC an ideally suited. This tablet is mobile, weighing approximately 3.5lbs., and provides improved battery performance using the base battery included in the price.

Comparing to last year’s top model this tablet shows us a cost reduction of approximately $500 as well as a reduced cost for replacement power adaptors and a substantially reduced cost for tablet pens.
While the majority of manufactures insist warranty service can only be fulfilled by returning the tablet to a service depot, Fujitsu will be working closely with our on-site service provider to continually improve turnaround time for on-site warranty service.

Do all students have to purchase the same tablet?

Yes. Standardisation is essential for a successful tablet programme. It is necessary for teachers to design and deliver lessons knowing that every student has the same make and model of computer and the same version of software installed. Our technicians have to maintain and service hundreds of laptop/tablets, which is possible only when equipment is standardised.