REEDS SPRING, Mo. -- Reeds Spring High School is making an effort to help students think outside the books. Each of the 640 students will be given a Lenovo ThinkPad later this year.
Students can use a stylus to work out math problems, lessons can be shared electronically and individual tablets can be displayed on screens in each classroom.
The school is one of the first in the state to offer this type of device. The district wants to be sure students are engaged and prepared for the future.
"We know students learn differently today than 10, 15, 20 years ago and, when students come to school, they're used to technology at home," said Principal Steve Livingston.
"It's a major undertaking. We spent a lot of time making sure it's not another toy or tool. We're really using it to change instruction, change the way we teach," said Superintendent Michael Mason.
The computers cost about $1,000 each. The superintendent says he's been saving for the purchase for the past couple of years.
Reeds Spring is working with Monett to develop lesson plans.
