Student+Responses

I am looking forward to working with the netbooks because...

 * See what the 8th grade students at LMS had to say when Math teacher Sandy Baker asked them to finish this statement. Some of the more interesting comments are written in blue. If you or your students have anything to add, please post it up here using the discussion tab at the top!**


 * I love technology.
 * It is going to be cool working with them and using them instead of paper.
 * Instead of using a pencil, I can use the netbook, and I like to be on the computer.
 * I want to learn more about laptops and technology.
 * I like to play with computers or work on them.
 * It is fun and we don't usually work with them.
 * I won't have to worry about bringing pencils or paper!
 * They look really cool and it is a new experience for Pike schools.
 * I like that we can go to the Internet right at our desks to research stuff.
 * I think it will raise grades because it's entertaining.
 * I think it will be a fun way to learn.
 * It is different, and we are the only team to get them!
 * We don't have to carry around books anymore.
 * Work comes easier for me when using technology.
 * We won't have to move to the computer lab for assignments.
 * I am looking forward to the experience and the adventure that it holds.
 * We won't be wasting trees.
 * It is a chance to learn something new.
 * I want to see what it would be like to do all of my work on a computer.
 * I am tired of buying pencils!
 * I am excited because I have not been able to use technology in every class.
 * I can learn more about technology and become more advanced.
 * It will make class more interesting and give our hand a break!
 * I don't like to write.
 * Students will be more involved.
 * We will stay updated with the world.
 * They will make work go faster.
 * It will be a lot less stressful since students won't have to keep up with papers and work.
 * Everything will be stored and ready to use!
 * I lose my work sometimes, and now maybe I won't!
 * It simplifies school work.
 * It will make school work less boring.
 * I can do Math homework on the computer.
 * It is a rare experience.
 * The webcam is a cool addition.
 * It holds more information than a textbook.
 * We can't always get into the computer lab when we want to.
 * I love being trusted enough to use a netbook.
 * It is high-tech and up-to-date.
 * It will be easier to turn in homework and easier for teachers to grade.
 * We don't have to be lectured all day.