Microsoft releases Windows Multipoint Server 2010
Microsoft’s Windows Multipoint Server 2010 will open more classrooms to technology. This operating system allows multiple students to access the same computer at the same time. The students have their own monitors, keyboards and mice attached to the one computer.
Windows Multipoint Server 2010 is designed to ease the already strapped technology budgets of schools and school systems around the world. Rather than purchasing multiple computers, now schools only need one for small classes and just a few more for larger classes.
The system has also been set up so that schools don’t need to hire a tech guru to set them up and maintain them. No one needs a degree in computer science to operate the system for multiple classrooms and students. Most teachers should be able to set up the system themselves complete with workstations (monitor, keyboard and mouse) for each student.
The computers will have both public and private folders, all of which can be accessed by the teacher. Each student has a private folder in which to keep his or her work. The public folder is where teachers can post class assignments and joint projects. When tests are posted in the public folder for students to take, the students complete it at their individual stations and finished tests are then saved to their private folders. Teachers can access the private folders to grade the tests and then post them back to each student’s private folder.
In countries where computers are a luxury, this system will allow more students to access technology and the Internet. Teachers can set up joint projects and lessons for the students and monitor their progress. Students can work on various individual projects at the same time or can access a common lesson.
The interface is easy to use and with the classic windows look and feel. A start button and drop down menus are well know and easy to use. Not only will schools and school systems not need to purchase as many computers as previously required but they also won’t need as many licenses for software.
Making access to computers and technology easy for students and teachers will allow students worldwide to keep up with technology, world events and Facebook. Just remember, your teacher has access to everything you write.
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March 1st, 2010
Sure looks a lot like what ncomputing has been doing for the last few years. What I like is that if you go to the multipoint server page microsoft lists ncomputing as a partner, so I am glad they are working together. NComputing always had the lowest cost, now there’s even more choice in os support. This is very good for schools.