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Wireless Resources  
The Unwired Classroom: Computers Come of Age is a strong and comprehensive argument for wireless from Jamie McKenzie's From Now On journal.
The Classroom of the Future, according to the forward thinkers sampled by Newsweek, will be wireless and portable
Toshiba/NTSA Laptop Learning Challenge looks at the rationale for laptops and classroom management and  includes exemplary lesson plans.  
The Maine laptop initiative is the first statewide plan to supply every 7th and 8th grader with a laptop.
The Laptops for All program has been implemented by the Clovis, CA school district.
Laptops for All at Junior High describes another model of supplying each junior high student and teacher with a laptop.
Education World reports on Laptop Computers for Every Student at a Kent, CT middle school.
Wireless has been embraced at  Cal PolyTech.  
Laptops in the K12 Classroom is a balanced look from the Eric IT Digest.
Excellent implementation and management resources from NetDay Compass
Of special interest in Scholastic Magazine's Wireless in the Real World is the lessons learned from implementing a wireless environment.
Beaufort County, SC school district evaluates the success of its Laptops for Learning project.
Rockman evaluated the Microsoft-Toshiba sponsored Laptop Program over three years. Among its findings: increased and more flexible use, more time spent on homework and teachers moving toward more constructivist learning.  

The 3rd CEO Forum report Technology and School Readiness supports digital learning and integration.
Anytime Anywhere Learning, according to Microsoft, promotes critical thinking skills, increases collaboration and enables individual learning paths.
If you have questions about wireless networking and how it works, Wireless Networking Q&A has many answers.
How Laptops Work looks under the hood and covers essential performance considerations. This How Stuff Works article also includes additional  laptop information.
More information about planning and setting up a wireless network can be found at ASPIN
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