“The goal of installing laptop programs is to increase student learning in the classroom,” writes Jon Orech. His eleven tips for getting the most learning out of your investment:

1) Make students responsible and accountable.

2) Make the activities authentic.

3) Embrace your surroundings.

4) Make sure the technology extends the learning.

5) Model desired behavior.

6) Use Web 2.0 tools.

7) Provide frequent opportunities.

8) Develop structure and framework for lessons.

9) Encourage collaboration in both creation and publication.

10) Make sure activities are multi sensor.y

11) A computer for every student?

Read the complete article for an explanation of the eleven tips above.