Impact of Mobile Computing

Computers on wheels, otherwise known as COWs, are carts of 10-30 computers and a printer that can be wheeled in and out of classrooms. The computers are usually laptops that are battery-operated for easy access without electrical cords. They usually have the possibility to connect to a school network via one network connection. This is done with an 802.11b, which is a set of protocols used for small Local Area Networks.

Since they are mobile units, it is an easy way for teachers to bring technology to the students rather students to technology. The students can access their computers from their own seats rather than having to move to stationary labs. Teachers can also allow students to bring laptops on field trips to take notes and do research for science classes.

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Source: Andrea Gardner - Eastern Connecticut State University