Intel Compute Stick
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The Intel compute stick
has been described as a mini portable computer on the go that can be loaded on
devices that have HDMI ports like a smart television. Intel loaded Windows
8.1 onto the stick and has Bing as the search engine to browse online. The power
usage regarding the Intel Compute Stick was rated to be excellent on saving
power. However, storage space was a great concern for users looking to load
extra files onto this stick. With having to load updates from Windows, it takes
up almost half of the storage space. However, there is a micro SD slot to
expand the storage space if needed. To access the files on the Intel Compute
Stick will need to have a keyboard and mouse present to start the setup process
of the stick. Even though the stick is Bluetooth enabled, must load this
feature by using the keyboard to complete the setup process. The overall
performance rating was that the unit was a little bit slower than a tablet’s
processor. Bandwidth on the Intel Compute Stick was very limited and streaming
games is out of the question due to the limited memory. Can’t open multiple programs
at one time and basically limited to two open programs. However, on the bright
side the Intel Compute stick allows for a real browser, plugins, and streaming
videos at 1080P. (Ung, 2015) Overall, the purpose of this compute stick is to
enhance your smart television experience. Have the capability of turning your television
into a functioning computer to surf the web or stream online videos. Future use
of the compute stick is yet to be discovered.
Intel Compute stick is
beneficial in education due to the ease of portability in and outside the
classroom. Teachers can load their lesson plans on the stick and share the
information on multiple types of monitors. Depending on what is being taught
that day, teachers can plug and play the intended material without having to connect
to a computer terminal. Classroom teachers can promote collaboration by using
the surfing feature of the Intel Compute stick to download poll questions
students can answer by using their keyboards to select their responses. This
process allows the students to be active learners and have an open line of
communication in the classroom. Another great use for the Intel Compute stick
in the classroom is to be able to stream live videos that relate to the subject
being taught. For example, if the students are preparing for a field trip out
of the country, teachers can stream videos regarding that country to prepare them
for what they will encounter while visiting. This enables the teacher to build
excitement and anticipation into providing a sneak preview of what to expect.
Overall, the Intel Compute stick can provide a flexible and portable means to
expanding where and how learning will take place. Teachers are not limited to the
classroom to access important lesson plans to share with the students. Great
interactive tool in the classroom because of the internet surfing capabilities.
Allows learning to be mobile and fun without the need to have multiple bulky
desktop computers to access online information.
References
Ung, G. M. (2015, 04 22). Intel Compute Stick
Review: It could make your TV smart, but it's short on other use cases. Retrieved
01 22, 2017, from
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2911078/intel-compute-stick-review-it-could-make-your-tv-smart-but-its-short-on-other-use-cases.html
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/education/right-device/compute-stick-for-education.html
Excellent research and explanation!
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