Moores Law

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Moores Law

• Its impact on school districts
• By
• Sean Lennon

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Dr. Moore

• Dr. Moore, Chairman Emeritus of Intel
• B.Sc. degree in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in
  Chemistry and Physics
• In 1968, he co-founded Intel, serving initially
  as Executive Vice President.
• President and CEO in 1975
• Elected chairman and CEO in 1979, retaining that
  position until 1987.
• In 1990, he received the U.S. National Medal of
  Technology

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What is Moores Law?
ftp//download.intel.com/labs/eml/download/EML_opp
ortunity.pdf
ftp//download.intel.com/research/silicon/moorespa
per.pdf
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The Future
The power of computers (chips) will continue to
double for every 18 months to 2 years for the
next two decades
The cost of computers (chips) will continue to
decline adjusting for inflation
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The Future (cont.)
Computers will be more powerful, smaller and
cheaper
Computers will integrate with new and existing
technologies
Computers will allow seamless communication
through next generation wireless and internet
medians
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The Power will be incredible
The possible uses for education is enormous
The need for knowledgeable and skilled workers
will be in demand for the next several decades
There is a problem, however
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Technology obsolescence
Technology will become antiquated within a few
years
Technology will have to be replaced almost as
soon as it is purchased
Moores Law translates to mandatory yearly
expense!
District or school leaders must be aware of the
turn over, must plan and budget for it
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Children
Older students who need the skills for success
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Wherever their paths take them
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Younger students
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Just graduating
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Youngest of all
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Who must be ready for the crashes ahead of them