The Coronavirus Pandemic made massive shifts in how we do a lot of things, and one of the biggest impacts it had was on learning. And while there’s still plenty of debate raging around online learning, one thing’s for sure. According to a recent survey, 60% of students believe that eLearning has helped improve their soft skills like critical thinking. But in order to take advantage of that, students need the right machine for the job. We’ll look at the new 2022 MacBook Air and Pro models in this post, and determine whether they’re some of the best computers for eLearning.
The Best MacBooks for E-Learning: Our Picks for 2022
When it comes to laptops these days, the MacBook is one of the best. These beasts of a personal computer are powered by Apple’s proprietary M1 chip after the company switched from Intel back in 2020. This gives them a ton of raw processing ability. Students can leverage that power to perform difficult, memory-heavy tasks like editing video.
This can be hugely beneficial for eLearning students, but it may be overkill for many. That’s particularly true when you look at the cost of some of these machines. New MacBooks will generally cost north of $1,000 (or $2,000 in the case of a Pro), regardless of whether you choose an Air or a Pro model. If you have the extra cash, that’s definitely not a problem. But for students on a budget (or those who are saving up for that next 1,000-round case of ammo), every dollar spent matters. Just keep this in mind when deciding whether to purchase a new MacBook. Buying a used or refurbished machine can help lessen this blow, but you’re still looking at shelling out hundreds of dollars.
Best E-Learning Browser for MacBook
One thing’s for sure though: when it comes to the best browser on MacBook, two apps rise to the top: Safari and Chrome. Safari is a great choice because it’s native to the Mac environment. Apple made the browser specifically for the MacBook, and it works seamlessly with the computer’s operating system. However, Google’s Chrome app is also a great choice, since many online webapps were designed using it. That makes these third-party apps native to Chrome, and less likely to have problems for an online learner.
Most Powerful: the New MacBook Pro 2022
If you’re looking for raw power, you can’t beat the new 2022 MacBook Pro. But with a $2,000 price tag, you pay for what you’re getting.
- Screen: 14” or 16”
- Processing: Apple M1 Pro chip with 8-core CPU with 6 performance cores and 2 efficiency cores or 10-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 2 efficiency cores
- 14-core GPU or 16-core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 200GB/s memory bandwidth
Cost Effective: the New MacBook Air 2022
If you’re trying to save a bit of money on your new computer, the 2022 MacBook Air gives you the opportunity, with a $1,500 price tag. It’s still a powerful machine, too!
- Screen: 13.6”
- Processing: Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
- 8-core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 100GB/s memory bandwidth
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Regardless of which Apple laptop you choose, it’ll be more than powerful enough to suit your eLearning needs at SDI. To learn more about the types of certificates and degrees we offer, check out the list of programs we offer here.
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