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Mobile IT Education?

Posted by Cliff on from the here's-an-interesting-thought dept.

SickKiwi asks: "A client, a local polytechnic, has recently asked me to come up with plans for a mobile IT bus to bring technology to rural areas. I would love to find out what other people in the field have come up with in the way of workstation layout, OS choices and Internet connectivity. There doesn't appear to be a huge amount of material available but as the technology gets smaller, mobile classrooms become more and more practical." What vehicles would work best for this kind of application? A converted bus? A mobile home? An 18-wheeler with a heavily customized trailer? What kind of hardware would you put in it?

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  1. Consider this... by LordOfYourPants · · Score: 2, Funny

    Do you like information? Do you like technology? Do you like things that are mobile? Do you enjoy buses? If so, then you will love the mobile IT bus.

    I think what we also need to consider is whether or not this bus will be driven by DeVry graduates. They are serious about success, but are they serious about keeping their eyes on the road? I don't really fucking think so.

  2. It's obvious. by Sj0 · · Score: 3, Funny

    A pinto filled with laptops should do. :)

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  3. Re:18 Wheeler-trailer by jpostel · · Score: 3, Funny

    Sweeet!!!

    The first thing that came to mind was the Knight Rider truck with the tricked out combo data center and auto maintenance bay.

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  4. Microsoft certification by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Of course, the MCSE courses would be taught in the short yellow bus.