Years One and Two of the VCSU Notebook Computer Initiative

Using a notebook computer does not tend to keep students from socializing with others in person. Student reports of Very Little/Not at All were 70% in 1997 and 69% in 1998.

Using a notebook computer does not tend to increase student sense of personal isolation from a "real" community with people. Student reports of Very Little/Not at All were 84% in 1997 and 75% in 1998.

Using a notebook computer does not tend to increase student tendency toward depression. Student reports of Very Little/Not at All were 96% in 1997 and 90% in 1998.

Using a notebook computer does tend to distract students from what is being covered during classes. However, student reports of at least Very Much decreased from 48% in 1997 to 34% in 1998.

Using a notebook computer does not tend to result in students being academically dishonest. Student reports of Very Little/Not at All were 91% in 1997 and 1998.

Using a notebook computer does not tend to deprive students of sleep. However, student reports of Very Little/Not at All were 70% in 1997 but decreased to 47% in 1998.

Using a notebook computer does not tend to contribute to information overload among students, although student reports of at least Very Much increased from 10% in 1997 to 17% in 1998.

Using a notebook computer does not tend to become an addiction for students. However, student reports of at least Very Much increased from 7% in 1997 to 11% in 1998, and reports of at least Some rose from 19% to 29%.