We may still not know the effects of having laptops in the classroom. Five years is little time to be measuring these things, specially considering that the one

We may still not know the effects of having laptops in the classroom. Five years is little time to be measuring these things, specially considering that the ones who started using laptops have not reached majority of age. This is the same as saying that a new science curriculum does not work without having a real world test. We have to wait to see the results. This should not be used as an excuse to implement one of this programs. Just saying that no results yet is different that net negative results or no new learning. Like someone in the comments in the article said, he became interested in computers because of his Commodore when he was little, which didn't reflect until he was of age. P.S.: And the sight of kids on the streets, even the ones who are homeless or live in really precarious homes, using laptops and laughing is really a wonderful thing.