Parent Testimonials
These comments were gathered from an end of the year survey of parents:
"This program has been outstanding. Our son has developed a great deal of pride in his laptop and its use and it has given him a ton more confidence in writing and editing. It has really set a good baseline bar for him for the future."
"I think having the laptops is wonderful. In today's world you have to have access to a computer. Everything I do at work revolves around my computer via e-mail and internet use."
"I have been impressed with my son's ability to access information quickly. He has been able to teach me some things too. I have been impressed with the program. Since this type of technology is what is here to stay I fully support the use of individual computers."
"Overall I would say this has been a good experience for our daughter. She has had very limited exposure to the computer before this program. She has learned a lot this year and for the most part I think it has been a good program. I love the uses in science -- for example seeing a heart beat, tracing the blood flow ect.. The computer can be a great learning tool. My daughter also really enjoys being able to access her grade and assignments from home."
"I feel that the laptops are an excellent tool for learning."
"It's a wonderful tool. We are very thankful to the tech staff for taking this project on. It enhances the learning experience. Our daughter loves it."
"Using his laptop daily at school and sometimes at home has greatly increased my son's computer knowledge and ability. It's a good thing!"
"My son has enjoyed having his own computer for his use and not having to share our home computer with his brother. He uses his laptop daily at home and has been very responsible with it. I'm glad he's had the opportunity to get more acquanted with a computer and I think it can only help him in the years ahead in school and in a work environment when he graduates."
"I feel that the addition of the laptops was a wonderful experience! My child is really enjoying the use of it, from making a 'power point' of his life, to doing projects, to simply doing homework. It's been great!"
"I thought it was a great program. In addition to the things mentioned above, my child also learned about responsibility...taking care of an expensive peice of equipment as a 6th grader. It was cool to see."
