Laptops...Yes? No?

In today's society technology is becoming more and more popular inside of classrooms all across the nation. It is constantly evolving and changing. In the article that I read before posting, the issue is that technology (laptops in particular) are causing a distraction inside of the classroom rather then enhancing the lessons. What can be done about this? Having laptops in the classroom is something that can help enhance the lesson. In order to ensure that they are not causing a distraction, educators need to have the use of laptops limited to certain times. Establish rules with the use of laptops. Also make sure that the students constantly have work to do when they are using the laptops. Another way to make sure this does not happen is to give the students options or a back-up plan when they finish what they are working on. The answer is yes! Laptops should indeed be used in the classroom. The positive effects definitely out weigh the negative effects.