January 10th, 2008Calgary Schools adopt wifi
In a move that could both help students out – as well as drive a few teachers crazy – the Calgary board of education is installing free wifi in 200 schools.
The wireless access allows pupils to use laptops in their classrooms as opposed to sharing computer labs, which can be a disruptive process as different grades vie for the same resources, said Cathy Faber, CBE’s director of innovative learning services.
It also allows teachers to create interactive assignments where students are encouraged to research and explore topics using secure websites or internal school board sites.
And of course the classroom-scale IM and gaming possibilities are almost as limitless. Your child wants a wifi equipped mobile.
