Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Mice

We use laptops in all our grades K-8. In grades 3 and up, the students
all use the trackpad without any problems. However, many of the K-2
teachers insist their students will not be successful without a mouse.
Taking the extra time to connect mice and ensuring there are always
enough working mice can take up to 10 minutes of extra class time
especially in kindergarten.

If you use laptops in your K-2 classrooms, can you share with me your
experience with using trackpads vs. mice with your students? Also, any
management insights into laptop use, especially in the K-1 classrooms,
would be a great help. =20

Thanks,

Renee Ramig
Seven Hills School

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