"The Laptops Are Coming! The Laptops Are Coming!"

"What I am learning from my school's infatuation with computers"

By Sarah Heller McFarlane

"When I first learned that all of my students were getting laptops, I thought it was an educator's dream come true. One year later, I look at the situation differently. Like many progressive educators, I have regarded computers and other technology in schools as important tools to help students understand the world around them. I also hoped that providing all students with laptops would address the digital divide. But after an exhausting year, I have learned that before adopting the technology on a wide scale, it is essential for schools to first consider the potential promises and perils of using technology in the classroom...."

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http://www.rethinkingschools.org/archive/22_04/lapt224.shtml