Handheld Learning - learning with mobile and ubiquitous technologies

Sad to see the 76% (public?) vote against the idea, primarily quoting the old saw that the kids won't be using their brain so much (I paraphrase).

It reminds me of the 1970s when calculators were coming onto the market at affordable prices (ie: £20 for a 4 function + constant calculator).  Maths departments saw them as cheating, as did many of the uninformed / shallow-thinking public.  I said, "They help you make the same mistakes faster - so you can check the correct way more easily" - a much stronger educational experience, in my view.

I hope the proof of the councillors' initiative will show in the improved education of the pupils.