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Laptop Learning Devices

Laptop Learning Devices

Laptop Learning Devices

To support STEP Integrations Days and classroom learning, students are highly encouraged to have a laptop device based on the following specification recommendations:

laptop specifications

Based on the above specifications, the most reasonably priced laptop would cost (on sale) approximately $500, which would traditionally retail for approximately $650.
Throughout students’ 4-year learning journey, a laptop will support STEP students in our educational programming with the use of some of the following software (on STEP Integration Days and otherwise):
  • AutoCAD (2D and 3D design)
  • Fusion (3D design and 3D printing)
  • Tinkercad (3D design and 3D printing)
  • micro:bit (Coding)
  • Paint.net (Graphic editing – Windows only)
  • Inkscape (Vector graphics design)
  • GIMP (Graphic editing)
  • Video editing software
  • Vernier probeware and experiment software

With laptop learning, students have access to more software (as some STEP software does not have any good Chromebook alternatives).  Likewise, through STEP, students will also learn how to work with the laptop file system and will be able to work offline from anywhere:

  • Organizing files and folders
  • Renaming, relocating, duplicating, deleting files and folders
  • Learning how to properly install software
Should you have any further questions or concerns about laptop learning devices, please do not hesitate to reach out to  the school.