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. Students do neater work. When most assignments are printed out or turned in on a disk, they look better, are easier to read, and make a better impression on the teacher. Students collaborate more with other students.