Computers for Schools
Articles from the Webmaster
This series of articles was originally written by Walter
Horowitz, CIO, NoteSys LLC for publication in another online service,
The
Mining Company. Since they are no longer available there, we are making them
available here.
Learning with Laptops Web Site?
[05/21/97] - An overview of the Learning with Laptops site. It is a Microsoft
supplied site with resources for schools interested in using laptop computers.
Where will we find the money?
[05/14/97] - Where will the money come from to pay for computers for every
student? In this article I explore some of the sources that were discussed at
the '97 Learning with Laptops Summit.
Equity - What is it and how do we
get it? [05/07/97] - We need to provide equitable access to technology. What
does that mean? In this article I take a stab at answering that question.
The Learning with Laptops Summit
'97 [04/30/97] - A report on the The Learning with Laptops Summit '97, held
April 24-27 1997.
Microsoft Announces Anytime,
Anywhere Learning [4/23/97] - Fifty-Two Schools Implement Laptop Learning
Programs with support from Microsoft and Toshiba.
Show Me The Money [4/16/97] -
Find out about the 1997 Technology Learning Grants from the U.S. Department of
Education.
Learning with Laptops
[4/02/97] - The 1997 Learning with Laptops Summit 97 is April 24-27. This
article was written to introduce the event before the summit.
Macintosh Laptop School?
[3/26/97] - Macintosh or IBM PC compatibles, which will be used for
computer saturation programs?
Laptop Computers in Australia
[3/19/97] - Australia is a leader in the establishment of computer saturation
programs. Here is the evidence to support that statement.
The EDTECH Mailing List
[3/12/97] - Where do you find people talking about computers in schools online?
The EDTECH list is one of the busiest.
The Edison Project [3/5/97] -
What is The Edison Project and why are they giving computers away to students?
Can a private organization run a better public school?
The 10 Year Countdown Has Begun
[2/26/97] - The 1997 State of the Union message had Education as one of its
major topics. The President has set a 10 year goal for a computer for every
student.
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