Laptop initiatives are absolutely necessary in our country. They, the technology raises the motivation level of most students... but it is about the teacher and the learning not the hardware. If you ever listen to Apple's message around laptop programs that is what they talk about. They don't talk about the cool remote that comes with a Macbook but rather about raising student achievement through faculty development and what the technology can do to enhance the classroom experience for the student. They also talk about extending the school day 24/7 which a take home program does.
$41 Million for Laptops in Maine Schools: Is It Worth It?