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>Just came back from a one wek workshop about using computers in the classroom
>at the ACOT site in columbus ohio. Since I am starting at square one, I think
>that laptop would be the way to go. Not only for their portability, but to
>keep free valuable lab space.

I think you ought to consider using graphing calculators and the CBL. For
data acquisition and analysis, these things do nearly everything you
need, and they cost much, much less. Not only that, but many kids will
have the calculators themselves, and they can continue analysis at home.
Since the graphing calculators can connect to computers, you can transfer
the data to a desktop if you need to, or the kids can do that on their
own time. From the desktop computer (of their choice!) they can print the
graphs and data. If you have computers in the school already, and if kids
are using graphing calculators already, then you can actually put
computer data acquisition and analysis in every kid's hands for the cost
of a single computer and interface. I'm convinced this is the future!

Richard L. Taylor
J. J. Pearce H. S.
Richardson, TX  75080