The students were asked the following questions:

Do you like using your laptop in school? Why?

How does the laptop make your learning different?

I like using my laptop in school because things get done a lot quicker.

The laptop makes my learning different because it helps me learn how to type.
Jordan, Grade 5
Ayer's Cliff Elementary School

Yes because for writing I can write faster on the laptop than by hand and I find research easier than in books.

I find it makes learning more fun!
Travis, Grade 5
Lennoxville Elementary School

Yes, because I like writing stories and I like writing fiction stories especially I like to make them comical.  When my teacher says it's okay I like to go on approved sites.

It helps me because, when I look on like – example – on World Book there are things that I don't have a lot of information on and that is useful.  When I do research it's like I'm learning about different things so it helps me a lot.
Brooke, Grade 5
Waterloo Elementary

like using the laptop because they help you learn about different things.

It makes it different because instead of listening to the teachers talk you can go on Google and ask your question instead of asking your teacher.
Miranda, Grade 6
Heroes' Memorial Elementary School

Yes, because it helps us do some work on the Internet.  I like using the computers to find some information.  It also helps some people to have neater work.  It helps on projects to.

Well it doesn't really, but I don't mind using them instead of going to the computer lab.  It helps to make projects on Word and PowerPoint.  It also helps to find information.
Joshua, Grade 6
Parkview Elementary School

Yes I do because it is fun to have a bit of time without writing with our pencil.  It's also fun because sometimes after we're done our work we can go on educational sites and play Math games or fun games.

It makes us search on Internet instead of in books and you know sometimes you will maybe have an in-depth research on the laptop instead of in books.
Charles-Eric, Grade 6
Sherbrooke Elementary School

I like using laptops in school because it's a fun way to learn.  We also get to be creative and work at the same time.

It makes a big difference because I really like to use technology.
Kyla, Grade 6
Princess Elementary School

I like to use my laptop in school because of all the different things I can do with a click of a button.  I also like to use them because I can type faster than I can write with a pencil.

A laptop makes my learning different by being able to go onto the Internet and getting other peoples' take on things without leaving the room.
Alysson, Grade 7
Heroes' Memorial Elementary School

I do because it helps writing reports on books and things.  It's also good for music (GarageBand) and the Internet for free time.

It makes it different for storage of files so there is not loose paper and I find it can create a friendly environment.
Zachary, Grade 7
Heroes' Memorial Elementary School

Yes I do because it lets us learn more and the ability to give much better presentations and lets us learn to type which can be useful in our jobs later on in our lives.

It makes learning much more fun and we can visit websites so we can see pictures and understand more.
Conner, Grade 7
Knowlton Academy

Yes I do because if we have to write a story for a subject, especially English, we don't have to write 2 copies we can just fix our mistakes right then and there.  I also like them because we get to use the Internet for research or other things without having to go to the library.

It makes it different because I have a lot less papers to bring home because it's all on documents on the laptop.  It also makes everything a lot more organized, so instead of having to bring all your binders home, you can do your homework on the laptop.  I also get a lot less spelling errors, which is always a bonus.
Erica, Grade 9
Alexander Galt Regional High School

I enjoy using my laptop as it helps with certain class projects and also aids in writing essays.  It is much easier getting started on an essay when you can type it up on your laptop.  It also plays a major role in researching certain topics and should be used as a tool.

I personally feel that with the laptop, you are able to do a better job on certain projects.  I know once I get my laptop this year, it will be a big help in my media literacy course.  It can also be a fun way to learn.
Heather, Grade 11
Alexander Galt Regional High School