tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533558450845179570.post913725400433535039..comments2023-07-02T23:44:39.263+09:00Comments on Be Literate.: The Apple MoveDarren Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255311902776790724noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533558450845179570.post-8343905553475737712009-06-03T13:13:51.815+09:002009-06-03T13:13:51.815+09:00Thanks for the comment and questions. Let me men...Thanks for the comment and questions. Let me mention that I chose multimedia to focus on first in this series of posts talking about our decision to move to Apple. I will be addressing other aspects as well as I progress. That said, multimedia is not the only focus of our school. However, it is an important component of our educational program that must integrate with other areas and needs. <br /><br />As I mentioned previously, both platforms function in similar ways with the right software and knowledgeable users. However, multimedia is a strength of the Mac. I would say that without more advanced and costly software and perhaps a high spec machine, it is a weakness of the Windows PC. For example, pictures work well but movie editing is problematic. Numerous teachers at different division levels with anywhere from very basic to more advanced editing needs have been very frustrated with Windows Movie Maker over this year. This is not due to 1 or 2 teachers that lack knowledge or due to older equipment. It does not perform at the same level as iMovie, which is default with the Mac OS. Ultimately, I disagree with the premise that Windows + any application = Good results in all fields. I also disagree with the premise that Apple is only good with multimedia. Apple is not that restricted in its uses, particularly now that it uses the same Intel processor that many Windows machines use.<br /><br />I doubt that all users will increase their efficiency in the same way I have. However, I expect it to be somewhat proportional to their adaptability and speed of learning. Users that are inefficient on their Windows PC will probably continue to be inefficient on the Mac. An opportunity for gain exists. Whether or not it will be actualized depends on the user. I hope those thoughts are helpful...Darren Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00255311902776790724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533558450845179570.post-61760932518120202452009-06-03T08:59:50.490+09:002009-06-03T08:59:50.490+09:00Only Multimedia + Apple = Good (Graphics, Art, Mus...Only Multimedia + Apple = Good (Graphics, Art, Music)<br />Any application + Windows = Good (Not limited to any particular field)<br />Is multimedia the only focus for your school?<br />Are you sure others will be as efficient as you on the Mac?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com