Hi CreativeRachna, I think that it depends on the grade or level of education that the student is at. For instance, I do not think that high school students or students in middle school should be allowed to bring laptops to school because, in my opinion, they will be using the laptop more for social networking than academics. I do think that college students should be allowed to bring laptops to class because they need it to take notes and use it for other academic work. I personally took my laptop to my classes in college so that I could take notes while the professor was lecturing. Typing my notes was faster than trying to write the notes out and it was easier to read than my own handwriting. Many college professors post their notes on powerpoint or online that students can download, so many students take their laptops to class so that they can have the professor’s notes downloaded and be able to refer to them while the professor is lecturing.

I think a laptop can be a useful tool in the learning process, particularly in middle and high school, and shouldn't be blamed for what can be found on the Internet. Monitoring Internet use, though, is very important both at home and school, and it is possible to block children from being able to access certain websites. In fact, many schools block access on their computer networks to social networking sites and websites that are inappropriate for children.
 
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