What are the pros and cons of laptop computers in school?
This question has some wide-ranging implications, but the following will hopefully address most of the important ones. Pros: – Assuming this can be done practically, having immediate access to all the resources of the Web would allow students to learn how to research information, how to assess reliability and authoritativeness of sources, etc. – If textbooks can be made available online or through a school server, the cost of replacing all the textbooks every year or two can be reduced drastically, and kids would be able to access textbooks that are searchable, and without having to lug around 10 or 20 lbs of books every day. – Kids can learn real-life skills needed in the modern work environment. – Many projects that require computers can be carried out in the classroom. Cons: – If the school system is required to provide the laptops, this will cost so much money that property taxes may not be able to cover the cost. – If parents are required to provide laptops, many would be hard-pre
