Symbol Technologies did a site survey in the spring, and installed the wireless network in two days during the summer. With a wireless network in place, the next step called for mobile carts that included laptops with wireless LAN interface cards. The carts were such a success that they are now being used in Randolph's lower grades. Students in grades 8 to 12 will have their own wireless notebooks for this entire academic year. The wireless program at Randolph has achieved the goal of improving the learning environment for everyone.
Students look at information cooperatively and apply critical thinking skills.
Wireless access gives all of us the power of mobile computing. New Tools for Teachers Teachers are discovering that wireless access can help them approach their work more creatively. All entering freshmen received laptops at that time. Two years later, they received new models. Now all 4,000 undergraduates at Wake Forest have laptops that are upgraded every two years.