Officials warming up to personal technology in classroom - MyRecordJournal.com: Local News For Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, And Cheshire, CT.

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Officials warming up to personal technology in classroom - MyRecordJournal.com: Local News For Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, And Cheshire, CT.

iPads are used in Cheshire HS math class

In many schools, smartphones, tablet computers and e-readers are banned from the classroom. They're supposed to be kept in lockers, out of sight of teachers, or just left at home. But in a world where technology is ubiquitous, school administrators are beginning to consider how to incorporate such devices into the classroom.

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