IDC Blog Post Number 9

I think classes that make use of smartboards are the perfect starting point for implementing this solution. A teacher can demonstrate the dropbox software and the usage procedure to the students. Students will be able to access all of the class worksheets and handouts from the comfort of their homes. As we obtain more netbooks these classes should be the first to implement them as not only tools for note taking but also as a method of digitally distributing class materials. Students will not only be able to access notes, but also share notes and participate in class using the netbooks. This is only one of the possible uses of netbooks, however, if we do want to adopt them, using the computers for this purpose will be equivalent to taking that first baby steps towards a technology based learning environment.