New enhanced network accounts that went live in October 2008 have ensured that students and teachers have access to the latest educational software and learning tools.  A new set of common computer software (a computer “image”), deployed in September, reduces problems by ensuring that all students and faculty have the programs they need in the right versions. This common image also reduces support ime and costs by giving us a way to quickly solve computer problems by restoring any machine to AISK’s base configuration.

Download our AISK macbook purchase order form

AISK Macbook Purchase Guidelines

• To qualify for the Apple Education discount you must purchase through AISK
• Fill out the order form indicating the model computer you wish to purchase, and turn it in to Carolyn Keane with the complete payment using either cash or cheque.
• Feel free to choose other Apple models than those recommended, but please make sure the specs of the laptop you choose at least match the specifications of the recommended models.
• The Mac Operating system of the laptop must be the Leopard version, therefore all computers purchased prior to March 2008, must be upgraded to Leopard.

1. The cost of the laptop, less the apple education discount, plus the apple care extended warranty.
2. Shipping and handling from the supplier to the freight forwarder in Florida.
3. Insurance covering accidental damage, theft and acts of God
4. Shipping handling from Florida to Jamaica including customs fees. NB: computer equipment is exempt from customs duty, stamp duty and GCT.

AISK managed Macbooks have many benefits

1. Automatic backup of files including desktop, documents, images, music and movies.
2. Fully licensed software.  The present list is shown below.
3. Virus free.
4. Fully supported by AISK Technology Department.  This includes all hardware and licensed school software.

1. iWorks 08.  The recommended choice for Office tools.  Pages for word processing.  Numbers for spreadsheet and the award winning Keynote to use for presentations.  Ideal for grades 4-12.
2. iLife 08.  Create media rich content using iMovie, IPhoto, iWeb, Garageband for Podcasting.  Ideal for grades 4-12.
3. Apple tools.  iTunes, iCal, Address Book.
4. Office:Mac.  The usual MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
5. DivX Player.  Te ensure you can all watch those much loved AVI files.
6. Real Player.  Fully integrated with web browsers.  Try BBC Radio 4!
7. Quicktime.  To play .mov movies.  To record narrations and webcam movies.
8. EazyDraw.  A simple drawing tool for diagrams.  Ideal for Elementary students.
9. Firefox. Another Internet browser.
10. Google Earth.  Hey, where am I?  Can you see Area 51?
11. iMap.  To use with iWeb uploads.
12. insomniaX.  Keep you display active even though your Macbook is closed.  Ideal for presentations.
13. Camouflage.  Hide your desktop files.  Ideal for presentations.
    
14. iSquint.  Convert movies easily onto your iPod.
15. LineIn.  A useful tool for recording audio from external microphones.
16. Second Life.  The number one place on the net.
17. Stuffit.  We don't use WInzip on Apple computers.  Expand zip files using this tool.
18. VLC.  The universal media player,  This software plays anything.  A top choice.
19. Wirecast.  Volunteers wanted for
20. Voice candy
21. Yamipod.
22. Yamaha MIDI controllers for electonic pianos.
23. Caffeine.  Useful for presentations and preventing the Macbook from sleeping.
24. CanoScan.  Control the school USB image scanners.
25. Get Tube.  Quickly and easily capture Youtube videos.  Ideal to add videos to PowerPoints.
    
26. iRecordMusic.  Capture any audio from Safari or Firefox web pages.
27. Kidpix.  Quality learning tools for Elementary students.
28. Kidspiration.  The best software choice for any Elementary school.
29. LEGO Digital Designer.  Build anything using this 3D modelling tool.
30. Lesson Planner Advanced.  Record lesson plans.
31. Skype.
32. Stationary Studio.  Create and print stationary for early years.