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Post by Andrew.C Sun Apr 05, 2009 1:12 pm

So they've given laptops to high school kids.... Sure, I guess it's 'outside the box' thinking, and I do want education to get some sort of overhaul, but my opinion is that this is just really, really stupid. I can't believe how much better they could have spent that money.

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Post by Glenjamin Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:32 am

Short term- it could motivate 'outside the box' thinkers... Kids who'd normally switch off (i.e. Kinasthetic or Visual learners) now have some way to interact with the class. I use my laptop during lectures at college and most (note: most) times it helps me to concentrate better for longer.
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Post by Andrew.C Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:05 am

Mmm, interesting. In what way does it help you concentrate? Do you have, like, lecture notes and supplementray material via web access, or something? Or is it because it provides you with a bit of a needed temporary distraction and outlet?
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Post by Glenjamin Wed May 13, 2009 5:13 am

A bit of both really- i'm able to check facts that my lecturers give me (Dates, places, people, etc) and to look at something more in depth if i piques my curiosity- which may sound like distraction, but allows me to input useful info for the benefit of others, thereby improving the lesson for all!
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Post by Andrew.C Fri May 15, 2009 1:02 pm

Noice one Glenji!

But can you imagine that happening with high school student?...
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Post by Glenjamin Wed May 20, 2009 7:21 am

Sure- but i'm sure they're blocking porn, games and other bandwidth wasters... also i'd say the Education dept would limit exploration to set sites (i think i just said the same thing twice?)
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