I find it very strange that the two of you chose to concentrate on the lack of internet connectivity in the device. It was just something I threw in to make the price of the unit drop. I know that not all internet usage is bad, but I don't think it should be used while in class. I think it should be utilized in a lab specifically set up for that or in a residence if the University student has a computer, allthough, I don't think they should have to have two computers, so maybe a wireless network card could be integrated into the device, like the first man said, for connecting to high speed internet access. Yes, we can do without these open-access e-mail labs.
I'm also thinking of other ways to drop the price of the unit. I'd say copy the video gaming industry and sell licenses to textbook manufactures. Computers will never be properly integrated into the learning environment, unless there is a cheap device. Don't think of this unit as a fully functional Personal Computer. The main consideration is cost. The current textbook is too daunting to look at in full. I'm 24. I've been through education, beginning in 1986. I am also a schizophrenic. The rules have to change.

"Cheryl Wise" wrote:

> I don't want to go ts your ideal school. E books are okay but I still prefer
> paper in most cases.
>
> University of Houston has experienced a 10% increase in student
> comprehension in science labs because the instructor walks around the
> classroom with his tablet writing notes he makes where students are having
> trouble wirelessly to the overhead projector. The session is the saved and
> the students can download it to seven the slides with the instructors
> clarification notes and audio of his lecture and additional explanation
> included.
>
> Not all internet use is bad.
>
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> Cheryl D. Wise
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