Some Schools Allow Students To Check Out Laptop Computers From Library

Fort Bend (TX) Now (12/14) reports on a laptop checkout program launched by the Fort Bend Independent School District at seven elementary, middle, and high schools. "Each school will receive twelve netbooks which" students can check out from the library "to take the netbook home overnight to complete assignments, work on technology literacy skills, or access provided tutorial content." The computers are all "equipped with a full suite of district approved applications for student use, inclusive of filtered web browsing through Internet Explorer." Bob Arena, Principal at Jones Elementary School, is quoted as saying, "The Check It Out program will help open doors that have previously been closed for some students." Fort Bend Now notes that the school district chose schools for the program "based on technology literacy assessment scores along with economic need."