This program is open to any student. If more students apply for loaners than are available, a drawing is held to determine the assignment of the laptops. Second, the District has equipped designated classes with laptops for students to use during class time. Something about working with the computer is motivating to students. Students with laptops are more likely to do their homework.
Students are more engaged learners.
Because working on the computer is more motivating, teachers find that students attend to learning tasks more thoroughly. Believe it or not, but they actually spend extra effort to make their assignments better. Students write more and write better. Using a laptop to write has a tremendous impact on student writing. They write longer pieces, make greater effort to revise and edit, and are more likely to find and correct errors in their writing.