I am interested in this topic because my younger son has just started at secondary school here in France. On most days he has to carry more than 12 kilograms in weight (school books and writing materials). [That's over 26 pounds for those that use the Imperial measurement system.]
It is clear to me that all his text books could be made available on a device like the Amazon Kindle. Plus, a good deal of his "written" work could be completed and submitted using a small laptop. I suppose that rough sketches and drafts are often best managed using a pencil and paper but even here an electronic device using a stylus could be useful.
However if classroom devices are unwelcome because they represent a distraction then I can't see us moving forward on this issue and school children will forever be carrying an unacceptable weight.
It is clear to me that all his text books could be made available on a device like the Amazon Kindle. Plus, a good deal of his "written" work could be completed and submitted using a small laptop. I suppose that rough sketches and drafts are often best managed using a pencil and paper but even here an electronic device using a stylus could be useful.
However if classroom devices are unwelcome because they represent a distraction then I can't see us moving forward on this issue and school children will forever be carrying an unacceptable weight.