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no just desktop computers

Yes, they have a set of 5 of them. I think thats the right amount since its perfect to expose them to it and encourage group work and collaboration.

Oh gosh I hope not. I'm all for balance, and I wouldn't mind except they already spend too little time playing outside and too much time learning around here.

As an aside, our library system has invested big money into getting an Xbox in every branch. Now all the parents will have to spend their library visit peeling the kids away from that. In the meantime they don't have the money to finish repairs to our local branch that has been closed for a year. It seems to be a trend to put access to technology over things that will actually benefit kids.

No iPads. They have mini-computers for in the classroom, but I don't think they have used them yet. There is also a computer lab, but again, I don't think they've used it yet. The teacher said they probably won't start until more like midway through the school year when the kids have a better handle on reading.

Yes, he does. DS goes to public Kindergarten. His class has a class set of iPads and 5 desktop computers. They also go to the computer lab weekly for a minimum of an hour. Starting in 3rd grade (and going through 12th), all students in our county are issued individual laptops.

So far just desktops, but I know there are tablets they will eventually get their hands on.