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Whereas back-to-school supplies used to include a new backpack, notebooks, and pens, nowadays the list for many students also includes a laptop computer. There are several reasons why it is beneficial for a student to have access to a laptop for educational purposes.

Keeping Up With Advancement

With the technological advancements that are made, it simply does not make sense to send students to school and learn to use decade's old instructional techniques. We do not send children to pediatricians that practice medicine from the 1970's - why should education be any different? The sooner students become versed in technological tools, the more it opens the opportunity for technology-based careers in their future.

Staying Organized

The average student is going to have to write many essays and complete a ton of assignments. When these essays are written on a laptop as opposed to traditional pen and paper, it is much easier to keep track of previous work. This means it is much easier to organize completed work on a laptop. It is easy to forget about an assignment or misplace a worksheet when a student is taking six or more classes. A laptop means that they can review all of their work in a single location, with automated backups too.

Improve Their Writing

While some critics suggest that features such as auto-correct mean the end of proper spelling as we know it, it is actually a great idea to have students be graded on their work. This ensures that students realize features like auto-correct are no substitute for proper spelling and grammar. Laptops provide students with thesaurus resources, spell checking tools, and instant dictionaries. This makes it easier for students to correct and edit their writing.

Keeping Notes

Most students that are growing up in today's technological era are able to type much faster than they are able to write by hand. This means that it is much easier to a student to take complete notes during class. Having more complete notes increases the chance that a student does well on his or her next exam.

It Helps Some Students Keep Up With the Rest

For some students with a reading disability, a laptop can be an absolute blessing. Whereas it traditionally might take several hours for students with a disability to complete their schoolwork, having a laptop means that they are able to keep up with others.

Learn to Work Efficiently

With a laptop that is connected to the Internet, a student has a wealth of information at the tip of their fingers. While reading through a book and doing research the 'old fashioned' way may have taken hours, the same information can be found online in minutes. This is not about being lazy or unwilling to put in the effort. It means students are able to work faster and more efficiently.

Reduce the Need for Books

By the time the average student is done for the day, they may feel as though they have been put through boot camp because of all the books they have been lugging around all day. With a laptop, all the information fits on a single, lightweight computer. Not only is this more efficient (e.g. students never forget their book anymore) but it also means that families can save on the cost of textbooks. Not only are textbooks expensive, but they are also often outdated because of the high cost of buying the latest version. This is no longer a problem with up-to-date research that can be found on the Internet.