Providing personal laptops to all students in a classroom may seem like drastic measures for a school to take, but it has been done in New York. Mott Hall School was able to provide each student with their own laptop. This article takes a closer look at a science class where the students are able to conduct an experiment on their own, and look to the teacher for guidance when needed. The laptops are being attributed to the students meeting or exceeding the state standards. The laptops are not specifically used in the teaching process, according to the article the tried and true method of pen, paper, scissors and glue are still being used.
The success at the Mott Hall School as provided the opportunity for another Mott Hall School to be opened. At the new school students and staff will discover the benefits of handheld computers to enhance the curriculum and learning.
As we develop as a society and kids are more apt to use cutting edge technology outside of the classroom, I think it is important that we provide the same sort of technology within the classroom. It is like a sixth sense that kids have the make them gravitate towards using the newest and most advanced types of technology. Providing laptops for every student will be impossible for some schools and schools districts; however I think there is a huge benefit to providing each student with an opportunity to broaden their learning potential.
http://www.edutopia.org/laptops-all
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