In the United States, Maine has led the way with its laptop program, which has made students more enthusiastic in the classroom, but not necessarily resulted in better test scores.
The state started its laptop program for 7th-graders in 2002, and later expanded it to 8th graders and to one-third of the state's high schools. Maine is spending $90 million through 2010 with Apple to supply computers, software, warranties, technical support, training for teachers and installation of Wi-Fi networks in all middle schools across the state.
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One cannot rely solely on using laptops computers to improve test scores. Students need a variety of instructional strategies through out the day. Students also need to be mobile in the classroom so they can funnel more energy into their learning experiences.
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