Laptops in the Classroom (Teaching and Learning)

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Online Resources

• 10 Ways to Use Laptops in Teaching and Learning
• Suggestions for Laptop Use in Classrooms
• Use of Laptops in the Classroom: Research and Best Practices
• From Distraction to Engagement: Wireless Devices in the Classroom
• Teaching with social networks: Establishing a social contract

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