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Acer recommends Windows® 7.
p3 Acer in Education
p4 Teaching & Learning Benefits
p5 Acer Notebook Solutions
p8 Pearson eBooks
p10 Acer Educare
p12 Case Study - Manea Senior College
p14 Case Study - Australind Senior High
p16 Deployment Services & Capabilities
p18 Acer Privilege Program
p19 Environment Awareness
Contents
p20 Where to Buy
p14 Case Study - Australind Senior High
Acer in Education
Acer’s approach to the education market is
to recognise that schools, universities and
TAFEs have very different objectives compared
to businesses and government departments.
Acer understands your organisation’s primary
goal and we have built our education program
to ensure that Acer and our Acer Authorised
Education Partners are able to assist your
organisation to meet these goals. We believe
that our approach will help your organisation to
intelligently implement technology to improve
the education outcomes of your school,
university or TAFE.
We strongly believe that the path to real
success in any relationship is based on the
understanding and knowledge of the partners
involved. This knowledge is then used to
provide the services necessary to assist our
customers to meet their objectives and goals.
We call this Our Customer Specific Approach,
and we believe that this is the reason our
customers have made us the number 1 supplier
in the Education markets in Australia.
Empowering young minds
Acer builds on its strengths by providing
Education customers with:
• Value for money
• Quality and consistency
• Acer Authorised Service Providers
throughout Australia
• 1300 single point of contact Helpdesk
• Quick turnaround and delivery of orders
• Tailored systems to suit specific needs
• Local Acer Authorised Education Resellers
who specialise is supporting schools
#1 supplier in the education marketsin Australia
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Teaching & Learning Benefits
Students Ask For Acer Provides
Light weight Thin & light notebooks under 2kg
Long battery life 8+ hours battery life in selected models
Cool design Modern & fashionable designs
Reliability and performance Platforms that are based on the latest Intel® Core-i processor technology
Good graphics capability Systems where Intel high definition graphics are embedded right into the processor
Huge range of free software Microsoft Office 2010 Starter and Microsoft Live Essentials, to name a few
Editing videos on the move Systems with Intel Quick Sync Video built in for record time video encoding speed
Teachers Ask For Acer Provides
Fewer classroom disruptions Solid, consistent and reliable hardware backed by fast warranty support
Access to learning templates Microsoft provides learning templates in Microsoft Word
Multiple applications Microsoft has more applications than any other platform
Parents Ask For Acer Provides
Fewer non-warranty repairs Acer’s robust design reduces the incidence of breakage
Low cost of repairs Acer’s tollgate pricing reduces costs associated with breakage
No-fuss non-warranty repairs Acer’s Accidental Damage Cover provides protection against non-warranty repairs
IT Teams Ask For Acer Provides
Easy to deploy School image can be pre-loaded prior to delivery
Reliable hardware Fewer faults compared to the industry average
Solid hardware Fewer non-warranty breakages than the industry average
Flexible service option Fast turn around time with Swap N’ Go / Reliable on site service (Next Business Day)
Vendor reliability Dependable service and established track record in K-12 Schools nationally
Principals Ask For Acer Provides
Students, Parents Teachers & IT Teams needs are met
Acer is a leading manufacturer with a proven track record in meeting all stakeholders’ needs
“Green” Solutions Acer’s plant-a-tree program supports initiatives to offset its carbon footprint
Students Ask For Acer Provides
Light weight Thin & light notebooks under 2kg
Long battery life 8+ hours battery life in selected models
Cool design Modern & fashionable designs
Reliability and performance Platforms that are based on the latest Intel® Core-i processor technology
Good graphics capability Systems where Intel high definition graphics are embedded right into the processor
Huge range of free software Microsoft Office 2010 Starter and Microsoft Live Essentials, to name a few
Editing videos on the move Systems with Intel Quick Sync Video built in for record time video encoding speed
Teachers Ask For Acer Provides
Fewer classroom disruptions Solid, consistent and reliable hardware backed by fast warranty support
Access to learning templates Microsoft provides learning templates in Microsoft Word
Multiple applications Microsoft has more applications than any other platform
Parents Ask For Acer Provides
Fewer non-warranty repairs Acer’s robust design reduces the incidence of breakage
Low cost of repairs Acer’s tollgate pricing reduces costs associated with breakage
No-fuss non-warranty repairs Acer’s Accidental Damage Cover provides protection against non-warranty repairs
Notebook SolutionsA model to suit every need
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TAKE HOME
CONTENT CONSUMPTION
Great for school 1:1 Programs
Easy upgrades & customisation
Acer's range of notebooks have been designed
to cater for the different needs in your school.
At Acer we understand that there is no one-size
fits all solution, which is why we have introduced
our full family of Notebooks.
Amazing 8 hour battery life
Ultra-light student power adaptor
Ideal for those students who
will complete homework and
assignments away from school.
Call us, we will tailor the
notebook solution for your
school including asset tagging
and custom-image load.
Finishes the school day on
a single charge. It won’t
chain the student down.
11.6”
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A model to suit every need
Notebook Solutions
P633
13.3”
TAKE HOME
CONTENT CREATION
Magnesium alloy construction
The P633 packs in a 13.3” screen
in its sturdy alloy casing that weighs
only 1.7kg. Light yet strong.
Exclusive Acer Dust Defender Technology
Acer’s DustDefender feature reverses the cooling fan to expel dust,
enabling cooler operation, longer battery life and improved reliability.
Ideal for Independent schools
Commercial Grade Notebook for Schools
8481
14.0”
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TAKE HOME
CONTENT CREATION
The Power of the Second Generation
Powered by Second generation Intel® Core-i3, Core-i5 and Core-i7
processors for a great user experience that offers the very best
performance and reliability along with great battery life and compatibility.
Amazing 14” LCD in a 13” footprint
Not only is it our slimmest 14”
notebook, it’s also our lightest,
weighs merely 1.5kg.
Textbook Innovation
Acer’s innovative partnership with Pearson
delivers Secondary Australian Curriculum
e-books to students and teachers on the Iconia
Tab. As an educator it is important to be able
to effectively provide students a digital learning
format, allowing them to have instant access to
information using the flexibility of a tablet.
• 50 titles available through Pearson ReaderTM
• More than 100 e-books available for license
• Ready to use content
• Copy, save and edit
• Enjoy frequent information updates
• Online and offline access
• Instant access to Pearson ReaderTM
Screen emulated, may not represent the final product.
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Computrace
Educare is Acer’s new comprehensive service
package that is specifically designed to meet
the needs of schools, universities and TAFE
Colleges. It includes coverage for Software
Support, Damage Protection, Swap N Go,
Premium Battery Support and Computrace,
making Educare the right choice for flexibility
and peace of mind.
Looking out for tomorrow
Educare
Software Support for StudentsAcer Software Support is a service that helps
teachers and students resolve software issues
outside business hours or during school holidays.
Asset Management is always a challenge in a
school environment. Acer’s Asset Management
Solution (available for Windows and Android
platforms) provides a suite of essential security
tools to secure your IT investment, protect
your data and reduce TCO through remote
management features.
Damage ProtectionSwap ‘N Go
Premium Battery Support
Accidents are a part of
life – but when they occur,
knowing how to manage
them effectively is what really
matters. Acer can have you
well prepared with our Damage
Protection Service.
Acer Damage Protection
safeguards you against
unintentional damage, such as
liquid spills, electrical surges,
drops, falls or other collisions.
Swap ‘N Go is an easy process to ensure
100% uptime when you have a faulty unit.
The standard battery warranty only covers
manufacturing faults. However, even
during normal usage and charge cycles
of the battery, its capacity will reduce over
time. Acer understands your need for a
longer lasting battery, and that’s why we
have introduced the Premium Battery
Support service.
Call your local Acer Authorised
Education Reseller for more
details. (See page 20)
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Case StudyA tailor made solution just right for Manea Senior College
Quick response from hibernation or sleep was the time saver one Western Australia vocational high school was looking for.
Russell King knew he had a unique set of circumstances to deal when in selecting 197 computer systems for students under the National Secondary School Computer Fund (NSSCF). “A full sized laptop was going to take about two thirds of the desk and leave minimal room for other activities,” says the computer teacher and ICT Coordinator for Manea Senior College south of Perth. “The Acer Aspire One 753 only took up a fraction of desk space and that was a major point.”
What’s more, Mr King realised that when compared to its nearest competitor, the Aspire One 753 offered much more bang for his buck. “Another netbook we looked at was much the same size, but the specifications weren’t nearly as good. The Acer was more like a mini laptop as far as the size of the processor and the amount of RAM we could put in it. It was a much better return for the money we spent.”
The other big plus Mr King knew made the Aspire One 753 perfect for Manea’s year 11 and 12 students was
the robustness and longevity of the device, factors Acer has worked hard to build into a netbook of its size and class. Mr King describes the results he saw firsthand. “I used one in my own time over the term break. I was really impressed with the quality, the size of the keys and especially the battery life. We’re getting the continuous use out of the battery we need for a school day, which is critical.”
But the most critical factor was the area where Acer netbooks have excelled. The last thing anyone needs in the rushed, busy school day is to sit around waiting for devices to come to life. “Once they’ve been started up and got themselves running you put the lid down and walk away but when you come back and open the unit up it’s back to where it was in just 15 seconds. It’s a great mix thanks to Acer and the Intel hardware in the device.”
The real test
Of course the real proof is in the pudding – Manea Senior College might have the most suitable computers of any school for their needs, but are they making an impact where it counts? “The students are absolutely engaged with them,” Mr King reports. “They’re using them all the time, especially in their own time – which is a major indication that they’re happy with them. It’s working beautifully.”
Manea rolled devices out to its year 12 students to begin with, conscious of the fact that – as those heading towards the end of their schooling and university or careers – having the flexibility needed to work was paramount. “In their study time they can be in the study areas with their own personal Internet connection sitting in front of them. They don’t need to be taking up the resources other classes are using and it makes everybody’s time a lot more productive.”
Even better for the school, explains Acer’s WA Business Development Manager, Julia Sinton, Manea got the best deal out of the pricing structure of the NSSCF. “Russell and the IT team at Manea thought about other solutions but many of them were simply too much money,” Miss Sinton says. “The rules were that they had to spend no more than $1,000 per device, so even if they found a machine for $500 they couldn’t buy twice as many. That enabled us to increase the memory and offer an extended warranty of three years on the Aspire One 753.”
“I’ve played with other systems and some of them were
good, but many are way out of the price range we have to look at,” Mr King adds.
Better yet, the students’ enthusiasm has rubbed off on their teachers, often the most digitally challenged people in the school community. “Staff have taken to them as well and we’re now looking at developing strategies for more use by teachers in the classroom,” Mr King says, “building on what they’re happy to do with them and not try to push things they don’t want to do.”
“It was a choice between the Acer Aspire One and a competing netbook and when we compared the two there was ultimately no question that the Acer was a better product for what we needed.”
Support where it counts
“Their pre-sales service was excellent, and their after sales service seems pretty good but to be honest the systems have been so good we haven’t needed it,” laughs Mr King when asked about how attentive supplier JH Computer Services has been since the purchase.
Karl Daybell, Manea Senior College Account Manager at JH, agrees, confirming he didn’t expect any problems. “For the money, the Aspire One 753 gives you a much better result in performance per dollar, so while there are higher powered devices around, Manea’s IT team staff agreed with us that they should give it a go. They saw it, tested it and were more than happy with the performance.”
The agreement also includes a number of spare units in
case of faults or problems – the faulty unit is simply sent back to JH Computer Services and a replacement device is deployed in its place immediately, keeping downtime for the student to a minimum. Tellingly, none of the spare have been used yet.
If you read the technology press, other devices are overtaking netbooks in popularity. So why are they still a good proposition, especially for the three years of the supply contract? JH Computer Services’ Account Manager Karl Daybell explains the suitability of the Aspire One 753. “Many of the other tools and solutions out there make good accompanying devices but they’re not that functional for real world document management scenarios, network connectivity and applications like Microsoft Office and OneNote.”
About Manea Senior College
A young and dynamic learning environment, since 2009 Manea Senior College has provided year 11 and 12 students with a unique opportunity. Located in between Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) Bunbury campus and South West Regional College of TAFE, the school’s efforts are centered completely on university or vocational pathways with specialist programs appropriate to the ages of senior high school students.
Because the school caters only to years 11 and 12, it gives the staff the opportunity to treat and respond to students as young adults. The atmosphere of trust encourages every student to feel responsible for his or her learning with motivation and self respect.
The Acer Aspire One 753
“We created the Aspire One 753 to cater to just the sort of environment we’ve found in Western Australia’s schools,” says Julia Sinton, Acer’s Business Development Manager for WA. “It’s been one of our best sellers and certainly one of the most popular models selected by schools under the NSSCF.”
“Staff have taken to them as well, and we’re now looking at developing strategies for more use by teachers in the classroom.” – Russell King, computer teacher and ICT Coordinator, Manea Senior College.
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Case StudyAustralind Senior High School
A sense of ownership encourages care of Acer devices among students and saved space and money, says Australind Senior High School deputy principal Graeme Watson.
To Graeme Watson size matters. “We received funding for 868 computers however we don’t have the physical room to put 868 desktops around the school so we had to find another solution,” he says. “Having students able to take them home was vital.”
The answer was the Acer Aspire One 753 Netbook. The school purchased 521 from Perth supplier JH Computer Services. Selecting the Aspire One not only saved space in classrooms, it also gave Mr Watson and his IT staff the opportunity to stretch their National Secondary School Computer Fund (NSSCF) funding further.
“If we’d gone for full-sized notebooks we would have been up for a thousand dollars each. We spent some of the money on upgrading all our desktops with funds left over, so we were also able to put a projector in every classroom.” Together with the netbook fleet now in the hands of most of the students, it enables a wholly digital workflow that involves everyone. “We wanted the teachers to be comfortable with the technology too,” Mr Watson adds.
“It’s very difficult for teachers to teach in a digital sense if they don’t have the digital technology in the classroom, but it’s possible now because every classroom has a PC and a projector and the students have netbooks.”
The price savings the Acer Aspire One 753 offered also allowed the school to purchase a hard carry bag and screen printed with the school logo for each netbook to offer a further level of protection. “If we’d bought a notebook we only would have had the notebook and maybe a soft pad for their lap to rest it on and that’s it,” he says.
Selecting Acer, JH Computer Services and the Aspire One 753 was the culmination of 12 months of research into the best solution for Australind Senior High School students, where Mr Watson says the school looked at everything from tablets to full notebooks and everything in between.
“Most tablet technology lacks the ability to transfer files,” he says. “That was an issue for us. We have a Tier 3 server here and every netbook has a log-in access so teachers can leave work for the students or vice versa, and every student has a home directory on the server. We also wanted the latest software.”
Mr Watson adds that the Aspire One 753 has continued to pay dividends in areas most large buyers don’t think about, but which add up to tangible costs in such a large fleet. “There’s also utility savings to think about. Instead of running 868 computers at school, we’re running a fleet where over 500 of them are at home and students are happy to keep them charged up instead of using resources at the school.”
Future proofing
The possible downside to having half the school’s computers leave the grounds every day is the possibility of loss or damage – especially when they’re tossed in school bags, passed casually around study halls or bedrooms and more.
That’s where support provider Service West comes in. Mr Watson has a strict procedure to encourage the students to take care of their devices in the initial stages “We’ve had all the students go to a user contract
with a lot of dos and don’ts’”, he explains, but as the JH Computer Services account manager reports, the parameters of the purchase ensure the students do not suffer any downtime because of bad luck or mishandling. “We’re the local service agents in Perth so we can deal with any repairs or warranty issues. We carry the consignment stock and buffer stock to be able to make repairs quickly.” said Karl Daybell, Account Manager, JH Computer Services.
The deal also included five standby units for immediate swap-over so in the event of a breakage, software or hardware issue the offending unit can be sent back to JH for repair or replacement while the student has a reserve device to work on.
Mr Watson reports that the only issue so far has been a single hard drive hiccup which was taken care of promptly, good news for any parents or educators who expected harsh treatment from students towards the netbooks. “It gives the students a sense of ownership,” he says. “It’s their machine, they’ve got to look after it, they’ve got full administrative rights over it. They realised pretty quickly how much they’re using them in the classroom so they know it’s important they look after them.”
For JH Computer Services, it’s a great result after the concerted effort the company made to market themselves and Acer to schools in and around the Perth area. The company had a promotional day at the Royal Perth Golf Club with 20 schools in attendance for seminars, speakers and demo events. We had a few speakers and some of
the products. “The Aspire One turned out to be a great fit for Australind. The product performs well for student use, it’s nice and lightweight and has been very cost effective. Graeme and the IT staff at the school have said the students are all excited.”
Mr Watson says the current Aspire One 753 fleet is expected to last about four years, but what about the conventional wisdom about how PC equipment should be turned over every 18 months to two years? It’s just
another example of what a smart purchase the Acer fleet has been. “We still have our own computers,” Mr Watson says, “We have 10 computers in our media lab instead of 28 like we used to, so if the student wants to do something in Photoshop they jump on one of the media computers, do what they have to do and then jump back onto their netbooks like usual.”
“It depends on the usage,” adds Julia Sinton, Acer’s Business Development Manager for WA. “A lot of the programs don’t vastly change or need a lot more performance. If they’re using Office, the Internet and basic Adobe products it’s going to last the student’s entire school career.”
About Australind Senior High School
A stone’s throw from the stunning marine environment of the Leschenault Inlet south of Perth, Australind Senior High School is deeply connected to the local land and seascape and maintains a strong relationship with technology to aid the students in understanding their place in both the natural locale and community.
Australind Senior High School puts a premium on teacher selection and performance, and believes the job starts with the appointment, continuing a program of further research to aid professional development.
Instead of measuring students against each other, both teachers and students themselves are invested in seeing each child improve and progress by their own standards, irrespective of their individual starting point.
“Having students able to take them home was vital” – Graeme Watson, deputy principal, Australind Senior High School
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Deployment Services & Capabilities
SOE image loadingAcer owns and operates a local purpose
built production facility that configures and
loads standard or customised images in the
assembly process. The capacity of this facility
is 500 notebooks per day in a single shift. Acer
can customise each machine to your schools
requirements in the production process with
assistance in the preparation of a standard
operating environment (SOE) or software image
that is loaded onto each notebook product prior
to deployment to the student.
Asset taggingAcer can apply an asset tag to the device and
insert the asset tag number into the BIOS.
This asset tag number can also be printed
on a label that appears on the outer carton. It
can then be scanned into an asset register or
asset management system. Acer can provide
details of all asset tags and serial numbers on
a separate report on demand, when your IT
department requires.
Joining device to your domainAcer is able to provide a service that joins all
student devices to the domain before they
leave the Acer facility. This is achieved by Acer
using an Integration Centre that enables you to
hand the devices to the students without any
additional work being carried out on the units at
the school prior to delivery.
Acer’s eAcademyAcer has developed an online training
facility that can be customised to suite your
requirements. This facility has multimedia
training (video, illustrations and sound) that can
be used to train students on just about any
topic. The system can assess students through
a series of multiple choice questions. Each
student is asked to sit the assessment and
achieve at least an 80% pass result. The system
can have several question sets so students
don’t memorise the answers and up to 3 tests
can be attempted.
We customise deployment services for your school.
Battery protection and careAll new Acer notebooks and netbooks come
with a list of battery care instructions, including
what to do on first use, general tips to extend
your battery life and steps you can take to
ensure that you get maximum performance.
Customised handover processEach school is different and the agreement (or
contract) that students (or parents) sign when
they pick up the machine from the school is also
different. These agreements can be customised so
that the schools particular requirements are taken
into consideration. Examples can be provided on
request. The handover process could include:
• Customised forms and handbook inside the
box before delivery.
• Student agreements and parent contracts.
• Itemised list of accessories provided.
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Get Privileged Now!
There’s more to our commitment to schools than just providing the
highest quality desktops, notebooks, LCD monitors, data projectors
and enterprise solutions.
Acer is pleased to announce the Acer Privilege Program, a program
designed to reward schools, from kindergarten through to year 12,
for purchasing Acer products.
Based on the quantity of Acer products purchased through Acer
Authorised Education Resellers, schools can earn points, which can
be used to claim merchandise from our Redemption Catalogue. The
more points you have the more you can reward your school.
Simply log onto www.acer.com.au/privilege
It’s that easy.
Acer Privilege Program
Environmental AwarenessWe take care of your environmental impact
We can help you dispose of older IT equipment,
which often contains toxic substances, in the
most secure, cost effective and environmentally
friendly way possible.
Green designAcer’s local facility assembles, tests and
packages PCs, Notebooks and Servers without
using toxic chemicals or pollutants. Designed
to save energy, all Acer products have been
carrying the Energy Star label since 1992. The
TravelMate and Veriton ranges are also EPEAT
certified.
Packaging and recyclingAll packaging for Acer products is made from
recyclable materials such as cardboard and
polyethylene plastics. To reduce the use of
packaging and its environmental impact, we
adhere to a set of principles that includes
minimising packaging, using recyclable and
reusable packaging materials and labelling all
plastics.
DisposalAcer operates an Asset Processing Centre in NSW
to help customers dispose of older IT equipment
from Acer and other vendors.
The Acer asset processing centre also provides a
range of end-of-life solution services, including:
•Pick-upfreightmanagement.
•Provisionofpackagingmaterials.
•Datawipingandsanitisation.
•Assetandcustomerlabelremoval.
•Standardoperatingenvironmentreinstallation.
•Securedestruction.
•Testingandfullassetreporting.
•Resaleorredistributionmanagement.
Call your local Acer Authorised Education Reseller
for more details. (See page 20)
Acer aims to minimise
the environmental impact
of its manufacturing and
distribution processes.
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For further information please contact Acer Authorised Education Resellers.
NSW• Ethan Group Phone: (02) 8864 0062• Learning with Technologies Phone: 1300 550 717• PCS Australia Pty ltd Phone: (02) 9637 1300
WA• Bizquip Solutions Phone: (08) 9244 2290 • JH Computer Services Phone: (08) 9367 9499 • Winthrop Australia Phone: (08) 6488 2777• WJ Moncrieff Phone: (08) 9473 3888
SA• ASI Solutions SA Phone: (08) 8354 6200 • Datacom Systems SA Pty Ltd Phone: (08) 7221 7900• Learning with Technologies Phone: 1300 550 717• SUBNET Phone: (08) 7127 9400
QLD• BES Information Technology Phone: (07) 3340 5555 • Brilliant Technologies Phone: (07) 4052 5900• e-Computing Pty Ltd Phone: (07) 4613 0602• Rosh Tech (Townsville) Pty Ltd Phone: (07) 4725 6490
VIC• Learning with Technologies Phone: 1300 550 717• Office Everything Phone: 1300 306 033• PerfecktCom Phone (03) 9570 9890• Trident Computer Services Phone: (03) 8587 7500 • Winthrop Australia Phone: (03) 8420 9399
TAS• IRIS Computing (Hobart) Phone: (03) 6231 5555• IRIS Computing (Launceston) Phone: (03) 6344 2288
ACT• Dataflex Phone: (02) 6295 1999
Acer Computer AustraliaA.B.N. 78 003 872 7688 Baywater DriveWentworth Point, NSW 2127Tel: (02) 8762 3000Fax: (02) 9764 2368www.acer.com.au
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