Faculty and
Students Make
the Transition to
MS Surface Pro
Written by G U S S A B O G A L , Director of Technology
Palmer Trinity School has always been on the cutting edge of
technology. In 1999, the school introduced its Wireless 1-to-1
Laptop Program and in 2008 we upgraded to Tablet PCs.
This year, we are introducing Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets,
offering students the processor power of a laptop combined
with the touchpad capabilities of a tablet.
You can use the Surface Pro much the way you would
use a tablet, or you can snap on one of the sleek colorful
companion keyboard (covers) to bring out its inner laptop
potential. This is the kind of device that Windows 8
was designed for, bridging the gap between desktop and
mobile environments. Students get the best of both worlds,
with no limitations or software compatibility issues.
Last April, our faculty received the first Microsoft Surface Pros,
and the immediate response was very positive. Teachers have
really enjoyed the speed, portability, and reliability of the new
systems. During the summer, all new students participated
in training classes, allowing them to get acquainted with the
Surface Pro tablets and the new Windows 8 operating system.
In addition to 64GB of internal storage, every student and
faculty member will also have access to 30GB of cloud
space and unlimited Google Document storage. Google
Docs and cloud storage provide a place for students and
faculty to save and share documents. These applications
also allow users to back up their files in case physical
memory is damaged by viruses or major impact.
Students get the best of both
worlds, with no limitations or
software compatibility issues.
We are confident that the new Surface Pro tablets combined
with our recently upgraded wireless systems and cloud storage
will provide a seamless technology experience, utilizing
the best tools for a responsible future digital generation.
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