kids bring laptops to class?

anovice
Thu, 06 Apr 2006 22:04:23 +0000

Its a rare day when I see a laptop in class… its probably because my classes aren’t liberal arts type classes. In math, computer, engineering, etc type courses taking notes on a laptop is too difficult… writing them out is MUCH quicker and more effective. I know people with tablets and most of the time even they ditch their computer for a pen and paper. In addition, most of my classes are less than 30 students and having a laptop and the noise associated with a laptop just isn’t polite. During the very few instances when I have seen a laptop in class they were all in big lecture halls and the students were A) watching last nights episode of their favorite TV show, B) chatting on AIM, C) doing some other classes homework… I am guilty of this one or D) checking facebook.

HOWEVER, I go to the study lounge/library nearly everday where I retype my notes, edit things, etc. Portability is still key even if you don’t use your computer in class.