| ps or note books are mobile computers that weigh | | | | 7.Online libraries and other websites allow students to |
| around 2 kilos and are quite sturdy. The term laptop | | | | download whole books online. It save time and |
| came into use in 1983. And, today in the world of | | | | money and students can read books published as far |
| technology schools and colleges use laptops so that | | | | back as the 18th century to new ones. |
| students can learn using multi-media learning modules | | | | 8.Laptops make students self sufficient and they |
| where lessons are taught innovatively using all the | | | | learn to type, manage their schedules, learn to |
| sensory senses. Using laptops for learning gives | | | | budget by using online planners, and become citizens |
| students hands on experiences to learn become | | | | of the world. |
| technology savvy. | | | | 9. A laptop with an internet connection encourages |
| The World Wide Web is a knowledge highway and | | | | learning and keeps students abreast of news. Online |
| more and more students are using online libraries to | | | | news sites cover not just a state or country but the |
| complete their assignments and do research. A laptop | | | | whole world. Students will know how people live |
| or note book facilitates learning in many ways: | | | | elsewhere and all about war, political strife, natural |
| 1.The laptop along with references and notes is with | | | | disasters, as well as new discoveries and cultures |
| you always and the internet libraries and other | | | | distinct from their own. |
| website have tools that help students’ | | | | 10.Laptops encourage students to be technological |
| format assignments and references in MLA or APA | | | | whizzes. They keep abreast of all that’s new |
| formats. | | | | in the world. |
| 2.With a laptop a student can take notes in class, | | | | When choosing a laptop factors to consider are: |
| type up assignments, share notes, and work with | | | | durability, warranties, size and weight, capabilities as in |
| groups on projects. | | | | specifications of ram, speed, and hard disk space. |
| 3.Students can use the internet to speak to and | | | | Find out from the school or college authorities what |
| communicate with family and friends without incurring | | | | are the needs for the course and what the school or |
| huge phone bills. | | | | college recommends for laptops in terms of |
| 4.Laptops enable students to watch films and video | | | | specifications. With this in hand visit computer stores |
| clips as well as download music from the net. | | | | online and offline to find a student laptop that will suit |
| 5.Students even use laptops for creating software | | | | the needs and be affordable. Visit college websites as |
| and designing things to earn a little pocket money. | | | | well as auction sites to check whether there are any |
| Those with writing or research skills can consider | | | | laptops being sold as second hand on auction. Often |
| freelance writing. | | | | high end laptops can be bought at auctions for the |
| 6.There are students to launch websites while | | | | cost of a student laptop. So be internet savvy and |
| students along with friends and these ventures | | | | find a good deal on a laptop. |
| become huge successes creating millionaires. | | | | |