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

2. 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

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

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

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

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

7. 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%