Device Assessment Criteria for Education

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Microsoft’s 11 criteria for schools to assess and select end-user devices that will empower the modern classroom…

• Modern Device Management
  Devices can be managed, secured and updated centrally with easy, automated device management
  
• Usage Modes
  Devices support multiple usage modes, empowering students to naturally handwrite, draw, and diagram
  
• Full Keyboard
  Devices have a full, built-in or detachable, keyboard to maximise screen space and optimise performance
  
• Performance
  Devices enable students to develop future-ready skills and have the power and ability to run full software, not just apps, and support multi-tasking. Teachers and students will all work better with a fast, powerful, responsive experience that lets them seamlessly run multiple applications at the same time
  
• Digital Whiteboard
  Devices are equipped with a digital whiteboard solution, such as Microsoft Whiteboard, that takes the magical simplicity of a classroom board and adds a digital pen, touch, and the unlimited potential of audio, video, and interactivity
  
• Operating System
  Devices are compatible with an industry recognised operating system, such as windows, that supports everything teachers and students need, along with additional software options available through an online store
  
• Accessibility
  Devices have built-in personalisation tools, assistive tools, and accessibility options that help students with vision, hearing, mobility, physical and learning differences
  
• Connectivity
  Devices have sufficient ports to connect to other things, like headphones and projectors, and devices support dual-band Wi-Fi to ensure a fast and secure connection to the school network can be established with ease
  
• Lightweight
  Devices are lightweight and portable to support teacher and student posture, health and welfare
  
• Durability
  Devices have a robust case and toughened screen, a cover, and impact protection features to protect against inevitable drops and knocks
  
• Battery-Life
  Devices have a minimum 8 hours battery life that will last over 3 years (1,000 cycles) to ensure that classes are not interrupted by devices that always run out of charge

Click here to download this checklist as an editable PDF.

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