A Tablet or Laptop for Every Student

Different school districts have embarked upon the ambitious plan to fulfill the goal of a tablet or laptop for every student as a means of fulfilling technology education.  The results have drawn national attention — for both their embarrassing failures and their...

Moving Toward Computerized Testing

Many schools are moving toward computerized testing. There won’t be anymore #2 pencils or fill in the bubble on the blue test sheets. Not only are schools being pushed to have tougher standards for state exams but they will test in a whole new way. Bubble sheets...

Textbooks on iPads

Technology is the new norm at many schools and they are putting textbooks on iPads. At Laurel Hill School this is a pretty normal thing. Eighth-grade through high school students have been apart of a year and a half pilot program to find the best tablet for electronic...

Computer Coding Classes in High School

There are companies that are asking for more computer coding classes in high school. Students aren’t focused on the sweet perks or high salaries. They’re excited about changing the program in front of them! Dennis Baleta and Harold Burgos are high school...