Hot Topic: Mobile & Wireless

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Getting Results with Laptops
What outcomes can districts and schools with laptop programs expect to see? And what's the best way to ensure they're positive?

Observations, Reflections, & Research of a Laptop Classroom
One middle school’s experience with one-to-one computing

Is Wireless Worth It?
We report on a district's pilot face-off of wireless laptops on carts versus the traditional plugged-in computer lab.

Secure Your Wireless Network
Going wireless comes with its own special set of security concerns. Here, some best practice steps for dealing with them.

Wireless Solutions
Get all your questions about wireless answered using these Web resources.

Wireless Computing: Opportunities and Challenges
Why should educators care about wireless? And what are the implications for K-12?

Laptop Lessons: Exploring the Promise of One-to-One Computing
What can we learn from schools that have put a laptop computer into the hands of each student?

A Report Card on Handheld Computing
Power, portability, and price: handhelds are gaining momentum in schools. We ask pioneers in the field for the pros and cons.

PRODUCTS

Reviews: A Handheld Handbook
Six PDAs provide a range of mobile computing options for every price level.

Mobile Management Tools
Thanks to handheld computing, on-the-go administrators can record, access, and analyze student and staff data anytime, anywhere. Following are a handful of the newest products helping school leaders keep their fingers on the pulse.

Assessment Unplugged
From interactive systems for getting instant student feedback, to software that lets educators jot down observations on the fly, mobile assessment tools provide immediate impact.

Tablet PCs
Before you rush out to purchase your next round of laptops, consider whether a tablet PC might provide a few more virtual blades in your technology pocketknife.

Software for Handhelds
We survey over 50 assessment, productivity, and curriculum applications for educators and students.

TIPS

12 Tips for Launching a Wireless Laptop Program
The technology director for East Rock Magnet School in New Haven, Conn., a federal government test site for laptop learning, shares his secrets to a successful implementation.

Should I buy a desktop or laptop?

Can I get the computing power I need in one device?
How can I stop my laptop screen from scrolling involuntarily?