We started using computers with keyboards in class in grade 2-3.
replyCurrent school laptops also have touchscreens for drawing and other activities. It’s a cheap feature.
replyPen input is the one factor that forced one of my kids to a Windows laptop for school (a Surface Pro). It was a required feature for his school. Seeing how much he uses it for note taking, I get it. So yes, drawing is a key feature for schools.
replyAnother school uses iPads with keyboards for the same purpose, so I'm not sure where the school market is for these. Maybe only older kids, but a lot of edu-tech is expecting some kind of touch/pen input.
wow. are elementary school kids using chromebooks? my kids is in pre-K this year. i dont know about the elementary school chromebook thing.
replyThey take standardized tests on it. Questions have a button to speak the question. Same with answers.
replyYes, my kids all started using one in Kindergarten, although it took to 4th grade before my oldest started bringing home one every night.
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