While base units typically last no more than three or four years, under a thin client approach all of the processing takes place at the server rather than the students' device – in this case a flat screen monitor – and with no moving parts the devices last longer.
Students' device ownership was marked by a relatively low use of desktop computers and significant use of mobile devices.
The Amoussime students' device was constructed from recycled, durable materials and was designed to allow three children to wash their hands simultaneously.
Going forward, Chegg will look to take more advantage of living natively on student devices.
Curriculum – The findings from early trials showed that for a successful integration of mobile learning using student devices, the integration of mobile learning technology into the course design is necessary.
"Lectures could be recorded and made available to students via a virtual learning environment (VLE) or other institutional platform to view online or for download to student devices.
One approach to managing the interactions is to add an orchestration system that enables a teacher view and control each student device.
It is not surprising that a machine designed to perform so many different functions fails to meet two requirements of any student device – ease of use and simplicity of the interface.
