Out of all of the things that I have access to and use in my classroom, the simple touchscreen is my favorite. It is relatively inexpensive, easy to install and makes a world of differences for students who have difficulty accessing technology due to a disability. My students who are unable or unwilling to use a mouse to control software programs designed to reinforce vocabulary and targeted skills are showing enthusiasm when its their turn. I think of it as a mini-Smart Board for my desktop computers. I am glad to see the marriage of touchscreen technology with laptops and can't wait to upgrade my home laptop. Now if only they would make a touchscreen for existing laptops.
