The use of notebooks is enhanced by Internet access but is not dependent on it. For students, one of the benefits of Internet access is the ability to do some of their research right in the classroom, under the teacher's guidance. When a question is raised, teachers can immediately guide the students to a Web site where the answer can be found. Students are becoming co-discoverers and collaborators in their own learning process, rather than mere recipients of knowledge. As a result, students take a much greater interest in the subjects they are learning.
Students are truly excited about learning.
They participate more and they are achieving at higher levels than ever before. Eisenberg believes that notebooks belong in every school. Episcopal isn't a rich school, overflowing with endowments. Through the school's financial aid program, any student can apply for financial aid toward the PC purchase. Students already receiving financial aid generally receive an equivalent percentage toward the PC purchase although the school works with the families an necessary.