A mobile operating system (OS) is software that allows tablets, laptops and other devices to run applications and programs. A mobile OS typically starts up when a device powers on, presenting a screen with icons or tiles that present information and provide application access. Mobile operating systems also manage cellular and wireless network connectivity.
The four most popular digital devices used in the classroom:
A Chromebook is a simple to use, fast and low-cost computer solution for schools. They provide a wide range of education resources. These computers come with a Google License (Formally known as Google Apps for Education.) This is a suite of free applications which includes: word processing, spreadsheet work, presentation, calendar and G-Mail. These are all designed with school children and the classroom in mind.
MacBook is the ideal notebook computer for education—designed from the ground up with teachers and students in mind. Compatible, durable, lightweight, and rich with built-in features, it provides the ultimate mobile learning environment. MacBook is ready to support any education need with unmatched performance and value.
The iPad, launched in 2010 and students and teachers love them. They have a vast amount of educational Apps and is a great platform for e-textbooks. The iPad is great to view content and user friendly for teachers, students and students with disabilities. Light weight at under 0.5KG, it is easily portable with a longer life battery, but also fast and easy to use.
Tablets are popular devices that are used in schools to enhance learning in the classroom. They are user friendly, lightweight and portable. Students can use tablets for e-textbooks, education apps and interacting with other fellow students. Devices such as the tablet are easy to use within the classroom and at home. Majority of tablets are ran on an Android operating system.
Main manufactures of Google Chromebooks for schools in the UK
The Chromebook has been designed for education. We believe there are about twelve manufactures, but the main ones are:Acer, Asus, HP, Dell, Lenovo, Samsung & Toshiba. However, let’s not forget CTL, Haier, Nexian and Xolo.
A problem with Chromebooks!
This is a problem we have seen at edde, new devices come to the market all the time with old models discontinued. Whilst this is how IT technology works, we have seen first hand a school decide on a device only for it to be obsolete prior to the class scheme going live.
The positive side to Chromebooks
Apple iPad - having serious competition from Google Chromebook or Android Devices
You will read online that Apple used to have a 94% market share of E-learning devices in classrooms. We can back this up, for many years, 95% of the classroom devices we insured and financed were Apple iPads. As of January 2018, this is down to 50%. The Apple iPad is having serious competition from Google Chromebooks and other android devices. They have an excellent suite of Apps and the pricing of Chromebooks is highly competitive compared to the iPad.
The trend is clear. A 90% increase in uptake of Chromebook devices is testimony to their functionality and competitive pricing.
Google has become a fixture in classrooms around the world: