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Hi- Next year, ALL the students at the middle school/high school where I work (approximately 450 students in grades 7-12) will have laptops. This year, all the middle school students have them, and I rarely see middle school students in the library. I would say that about 85-90% of the high school library use is for the computers. I'm afraid that next year when everyone has a laptop the library will only be used for its wireless capacity. I love working in a district that is so forward-thinking, but I want to make the library relevant to our students. I have checked the archives, but most of the conversations I found involved situations where teachers had access to laptop carts, not ones where each student had his or her own computer. I would love to hear from anyone who works in a school that already has a one to one laptop ratio. How has your job changed as a result? How do you interact with students and teachers in meaningful ways (not just supervising computer use or checking out/repairing laptops)? What advice would you give someone just beginning the process? Thanks in advance for your ideas. I'll post a hit if there's interest. Laura Strathman Library media specialist Maplewood Richmond Heights Middle/High School St. Louis, MO lstrathm@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------