The case for desktops

Grier, Samuel L.; Bryant, Larry

doi:10.1145/268092.268120

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“…This assumption fails to take into account the social context computers are to be operated in, and the interactions between the technologies and their institutions (Bijker, 1995; Orlikowski & Iacono, 2001). For instance, while arguing why the United States Air Force Academy optioned to require its students to purchase desktop computers instead of laptops, the authors provided reasons which were the inherited characteristics of laptops: higher cost, decreased capability, inability to upgrade, problems with durability and increased maintenance, and lack of security (Grier & Bryant, 1998). It failed to give much account of the institutional nature that influenced the decision, and makes one wonder why the same kind of laptops are required by many other universities.…”

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Laptop requirement usage and impact in graduate ILS education

Newby

2002

Proc of Assoc for Info

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A new requirement for personal laptop computer ownership was implemented for graduate information and library science (ILS) students. This study evaluates the impact and usage of laptop computers, and the real and envisioned benefits of laptop ownership during the first six months of the requirement's implementation. Online and email surveys were used for data gathering, and a combination of quantitative and qualitative data were collected. Student perspectives were emphasized, and institutional background were examined. It was found that students' reaction to the requirement and their usage of laptops was influenced by their previous experiences with computers, their computer skills, and their expectations of the academic program. Understanding of Institutional context of laptop implementation was found to be important for the success of the program.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%