Q1 Compare Products Steps

1. Open, Copy and Save this Tablet Product Specifications Chart. The chart includes the basic information and has a blank column for a device of your choice.  

2. Discuss the importance of the different features of each device in a small group or as a class and identify pros and cons. 

• Memory, storage, resolution & screen size, processor, price
• Keyboard or mouse pen
• Consider whether other features are important for your class work:
  • cameras
  • the ability to attach a monitor or projector to it
  • keyboard or touchscreen
  • USB port for external devices

3. Calculate how many of each device can be purchased with the grant funds.  Remember you have $6,000 to spend!

4. After your research is completed, select one device to recommend.  Offer three reasons why you selected it. Document this on your worksheet.

5. Save and share your Tablet product chart and final recommendation with your teacher.

Bonus activities:

• Your small group can present and defend your recommended device to the rest of the class for a final class vote for a single device recommendation.
• Invite your school or district technology director to present your recommendation and ask how the school/district makes a decision.
• An anonymous donor has offered to match the grant. Will this make a difference to your recommendation?
• Search Amazon for the device chosen and read the user reviews. Does this change your recommendation?