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23 Jul 09
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"Developing the ability to learn independently, collaborate with peers to accomplish work, and communicate the conclusions of your work are the core of 21st century skills, and a highly valued set of competencies in the world outside of school. These accomplishments are seen in many laptop programs, especially those that permit students to take their computer home in the evening."
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Laptop teachers were more likely to encourage student-led inquiry and collaborative work, while non-laptop teachers did not exhibit this trend.
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80% "I would rather use my laptop" 80% "I am more likely to edit my work with a laptop" 75% "Laptops help me be better organized" 70% "Laptops improve the quality of my work" 70% "I am more involved in school with a laptop" 70% "I do more work when I use my laptop" 70% "Laptops make school more interesting" -
Schools have reported a 100% participation in events that are prerequisite to laptop distributions.
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Rockman (2003) states that laptop schools typically "see higher attendance at PTA meetings; increased communication via e-mail, phone, or face-to-face meetings; parent participation in tutoring programs and parent-student computer classes offered through the school; and more volunteering at the schools."
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Some laptop programs have even instituted parent training on the laptops in an effort to contribute to the economic well-being of the community.
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25 Jun 08
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After more than 10 years studying laptop computing in schools, Saul Rockman (2003) concludes that one of the most important benefits of a laptop program is an increase in 21st century skills. "Developing the ability to learn independently, collaborate with peers to accomplish work, and communicate the conclusions of your work are the core of 21st century skills, and a highly valued set of competencies in the world outside of school.
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Although laptops primarily provide students with opportunities to develop 21st century skills, their use also impacts state achievement tests.
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A 2000 study, also by Rockman, found that teachers in laptop schools showed significant movement toward constructivist teaching.
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This is not about technology or software, it is about teaching kids."
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Laptop schools often report a surge in parental and community involvement once laptops have been introduced.
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05 Nov 07
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25 Jul 06
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