Overview

What is it?

The NYP Notebook Scheme is an initiative to allow NYP to fully make use of IT for teaching, learning and research. It covers a rich source of IT-based teaching and learning resources.

The NYP Notebook Scheme is a scheme to allow full-time NYP students to use well-equipped notebook computers to enable them to learn, interact and access real world resources at any time and in any place.

Why is this scheme necessary?

The driving force behind the need of universal access to information may be found in:

• Increasing dynamism in the nature of knowledge that students must learn.

• Changes in educational paradigms

• A desire for improved communications

• The rapid pace of technological changes

• The changing nature of the student population

Benefits:

• Enhanced student/faculty communications

• Access to the world of knowledge

• Self-directed learning

• Availability of resources

• As an educational enhancement

• More online student services

• Enhanced career marketability through improved IT proficiency

Which students are involved in this scheme?

This scheme will involve ONLY new Year One students for the Academic Year 2009/2010.

Is it compulsory?

No. However, NEW Year One students are strongly encouraged to participate in this scheme.

How does this scheme work?

This scheme encourages you to own a notebook computer to enable you to login and access the NYP wireless network resources.

• Please click here to find out the cost and specifications of the notebook.  

• Decide on the model you intend to purchase.

• If you wish to pay outright, please approach the respective vendor service centre for the notebook you wish to purchase.

• If you intend to purchase your own notebook outside (i.e. non-NYP notebook tender supplier), 
  then you will not be eligible for a loan under the NYP Notebook Computer Loan Scheme.

Are there any advantages being on this scheme?

With a notebook, you will not have to queue for PCs in the computer labs and you can surf and access Internet resources at any time and any place using the wireless hotspots located all over the campus. Since the notebook belongs to you, you can use it as an education, communication and entertainment tool.

Eventually, more and more study materials will be made online and it will become essential that you have immediate access to a computer to access your courses, tutorials and assignments electronically.

What happens if I already have a notebook or intend to purchase my own?

You can still participate in this project.

What about the desktop PCs in the student computer labs?

The student computer labs will still remain. However, if you own a notebook, you will not have to queue for PCs and will have the flexibility to install your own software, surf the Internet, etc.

I have a desktop PC at home. Do I have to participate?

We strongly recommend that you seriously consider getting a notebook for use on campus to access the learning materials.