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Laptop Specifications for Teacher
Preparation Students
Overview
The College of Education and Human development has long been a
proponent and key supporter of the use of instructional technology to
advance teaching and learning. This project will provide COEHD
undergraduates with a complete, education-focused package that will
support both the professional goals of the College and the individual
needs of students.
COEHD package
The package will consist of an Apple MacBook Intel Core Duo with
increased memory and educational software included. The Computer
Connection will create and distribute this package to COEHD students.
Hardware
Apple MacBook Intel Core2 Duo, 2.16GHz processor, 1GB RAM,
120GB hard drive, 8x Super Drive, Integrated Graphics, Gigabit
Ethernet, Airport Extreme, Bluetooth, 2 USB 2.0, 1 FireWire 400, 13.3"
XGA Display, MagSafe Power Adapter. Three-year Applecare®
maintenance plan included.
Apple software
Mac OS 10.4 operating system including, Safari browser, Mail and
iChat AV; iLife ‘06 suite includes: iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb and
GarageBand.
COEHD software
Inspiration 8.0 - A tool to help
students design and develop concept maps that will aid in strengthening
critical thinking, comprehension and writing skills across the
curriculum. ($29)
Noteshare - A powerful desktop application for creating,
publishing and sharing rich media and multi-page notebooks. Users can
instantly share their notebooks with other Noteshare users for
presenting, viewing and editing information. ($89)
Student Select Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac - A suite of utility
programs including Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheet),
PowerPoint (presentation) and Entourage (E-mail / calendar). ($99)
First Class – An e-mail application used extensively at the
University of Maine (no additional charge).
Updated
09/05/2007
