It is important to the education profession that we all measure the impact that this technology has in the classroom. To this end we’ve partnered with researchers from the Faculty of Education of Comenius University to conduct a study that compares students participating in the ‘Notebook for Every Student' project with students of the same age and economic background who are not using laptops in the classroom. Early findings show that the use of laptops increases student motivation and fosters a more positive attitude toward studying. The results also show that teachers who use the laptops as a teaching tool are much more open to developing new, innovative teaching strategies. Parent satisfaction with their child’s education also increases when laptops are introduced in the learning process.
Laptops will hopefully be traded in for warm weather adventures as the school year winds down for students across Central and Eastern Europe. Wishing all of the students and staff we’ve worked with throughout the year a relaxing summer break – looking forward to next year!
Jeremy Gittins – General Manager, Microsoft Unlimited Potential Central and Eastern Europe
