Student laptops for grades 3-12

Must be installed and fully functional by no earlier than Dec. 1, 2008, and no later than Feb. 1, 2009.

Comprehensive eMINTS classrooms require a ratio of one computer for every two students.

Find information about eMINTS4All equipment requirements.

Things to consider

• A laptop cart that recharges the batteries is appropriate and spare batteries are necessary.
• At the middle school and high school levels, the equipment specifications may be set up using the traditional eMINTS equipment configuration (including one computer for every 2 students) in official eMINTS classrooms for content areas determined by the school. Middle school and high school implementations also may be set up with a one-to-one laptop distribution for students and complementary equipment for teachers (i.e., laptop, SMART Board and projector).
• A one-to-one laptop configuration for students is not recommended in grades below middle school. Handheld devices for student use are not recommended.
• Anything above minimum in hardware is acceptable (for example, upgraded memory, graphics card or sound card).

More information

Contact the eMINTS National Center office at (573) 884-7202 or emints-info@emints.org.

Reviewed June 9, 2008.