Dont students lose, break, or steal a lot of handhelds?
No. Research shows that in schools where students take the handhelds home, and the handhelds have clear educational uses, about 4-7% of handhelds are lost, stolen or broken due to human error. In schools where using the handheld is optional, or where the handheld is seen as a way for students to stay organized, you will see higher rates of students losing their handhelds and leaving them at home.
