One proposal provides students with limited laptops that would offer the simple functions of word processing, spreadsheets and e-mail. I say simplify the technology even further and focus on improving students abilities to express themselves and their knowledge through writing. Education should be focused on writing and communication skills. These questions are then transferred to the student's word processor laptops and assigned as homework. At the next class meeting, the students transfers their answers to the teacher's computer for grading and sharing.
Individual students can also save their work in individual files.
Students can easily share ideas and answers through formal and informal study groups. If presentations, which need more complex software are called for, the student will have access to additional technology at home or in the classroom. This greater need to be in direct contact with the static workplace may lead to faster teacher burnout as educators are called upon to spend more time away from their families and lives outside of work. Providing portable technology will allow educators to free themselves from the static physical space of the classroom or computer lab. In addition, a portable workspace will allow them to think about and develop their curriculum outside of the classroom.