The New York Times has a special section on "the digital student" today.
The lead article starts this way...AT a June orientation briefing for parents at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, talk turned quickly to technology. Five students had given up their Sunday afternoon to address issues that the fretful parents might have had about sending their children to college - finding a balance between study and fun, Greek life, campus safety, binge drinking. But many parents had other questions: which operating system is best; is a laptop or desktop preferable; how good is the wireless access; and is it necessary to bring a printer?
The session's leader, a little desperate, finally asked, "Does anyone have questions that aren't about technology?"
The other stories in the special section include-
Tough Course: The Calculus of Cellphones
If your young collegian doesn't yet have a cellphone, or is interested in switching plans or carriers, rejoice; the cellular shopping game has recently become much more interesting.
The Gadgets They've Got, and Why They Got Them
By LAURA RANDALL
Five students talk about the gear they're bringing to the dorm and why they chose it.
New Tools: Blogs, Podcasts and Virtual Classrooms
By ETHAN TODRAS-WHITEHILL
Podcasts, blogs and virtual-reality sites are creating entirely new ways to teach.
• If You Virtually Build It, They Will Virtually Check It Out
Laptops and Desktops: Basics, Bells and Whistles
By WILSON ROTHMAN
Fortunately, the major computer vendors are hungry for your business. These days, if you know what you want in a computer system - and don't become distracted by the hot rods - you can strike bargains.
From Virtual Keyboards to Hidden Storage, Little Extras That Help From Virtual Keyboards to Hidden Storage, Little Extras That Help
By ERIC A. TAUB
Believe it or not, some high-tech accessories can actually improve the educational experience. Here is a shortlist of some of the newest accessories that could pique a student's interest.
Where's Johnny? Smart Cards and Satellites Help Keep Track
By LISA GUERNSEY
Schools are upgrading video cameras in and around school buildings (and sometimes in buses) to enable real-time monitoring in remote offices.
• Software That Lets Teachers Take a Peek
From Early On, Multimedia Rules
Digital Alarm Clocks That Do Everything but Dump Water on Your Head
If You Virtually Build It, They Will Virtually Check It Out
The Link That Can Help Make Macs Cheaper
In Small Rooms, Fitting Many Functions: Tech Built for the Dorm
Software That Lets Teachers Take a Peek
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