Handhelds for All at Middle School
Instead of laptops, all of the 7th-grade students at Ensign Intermediate School have their own PDAs. While other schools are purchasing laptops, the staff at this middle school chose handhelds instead.
It certainly makes sense. While some laptops are down in the $1,000 range, the handhelds purchased by this school cost $209. In addition, there are far fewer hassle with battery power and other headaches associated with full-fledged laptops.
Everything seems to be in the honeymoon phase right now, but this article at www.detnews.com/2004/schools/0404/16/a02-124874.htm will tell you more about the intitial impressions and expectations of the students and staff trying out this new technology.