Having a wireless laptop in the hands of each student produces fundamental changes in the learning process.  When every student has internet access, traditional teaching strategies like teacher lecture, textbooks, and worksheets are less effective.  We have tried to supplement or replace traditional instruction with student centered learning focused on information management and acquisition rather than memorization.

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The transition to laptop instruction
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Academy principal Dr. John Brown discusses the impact of internet access.	MacArthur principal Tracy Fraley discusses why laptops are essential.	Academy principal Dr. John Brown project based learning