Digital 1:1 Review New Student Laptops Heather Bender Director, Networked Learning October 15, 2015

Moore’s Law + Metcalfe’s Law = The Law of Disruption In 2012, the District Deployed 16,000 Laptop Computers in Support of its Digital 1:1 Learning Environment. A ‘Refresh’ Deployment (of Approximately 17,000 Laptop Computers) Occurred During the Current School Year. During the Interim Term, Substantial Advancements Were Made in Product (and Service) Capabilities and Attributes… Moore’s Law Technology is advancing at exponential rates Every two years: Twice the speed Twice the power Half the size Half the cost Manufactures that cannot maintain this pace will fail Metcalfe’s Law Networks add exponential value to ideas and products Software content shifting from expert-generated to user/network-generated Web 2.0 Open source software Network effects accelerate the pace of advancement Moore’s Law + Metcalfe’s Law = The Law of Disruption

Product and Service Enhancements from Initial to Current Laptop Deployment Include:

As Product and Service Enhancements Have Expanded Significantly, Laptop Cost(s) Per Unit Have Remained Relatively Flat:

As Product and Service Enhancements Have Expanded Significantly, Laptop Cost(s) Per Unit Have Remained Relatively Flat: Percent increase = 1.42%

As Product and Service Enhancements Have Expanded Significantly and Laptop Cost(s) Per Unit Have Remained Relatively Flat, Product Durability Has Increased:

As Product and Service Enhancements Have Expanded Significantly and Laptop Cost(s) Per Unit Have Remained Relatively Flat, Product Durability Has Increased: Projected decrease in Accidental Damage Rate = 21.98%