Singapore school launches 1-to-1 computing pilot

FutureGov, 1 Apr 2011
Ngee Ann Secondary School, a beacon of education technology applications, has announced a 1-to-1 computing programme pilot, equipping each child in a class of 36 with a personal learning device that allows them “immediate access to a wide range of information, web-based resources and learning communities during curriculum hours anytime and anywhere”.
Used in the pilot are tablet PCs, a “convenient and portable alternative to the usual bulky laptops”, with touch screen capability, USB ports, a webcam and 3G connectivity. Students can bring these devices home as the purchase scheme means that the tablets essentially belong to the students. Full story