Incorporation of e-learning programs into High School Classes

I just started a practicum at a high school for one of my classes. I am expected to do 30 hours of observation and to pay special attention to the types of curriculum being used in order to teach new material to the students. I was shocked to hear that since my graduation, students now have the opportunity to post on-line through an e-learning program comparable to WebCT. In about a class of 25, there are 6 laptops available for student use during work time in order to get their postings done.

I believe that the benefit this exposure gives to high school students is priceless. When I started college, I had no idea how to use WebCT and I would have loved to have had some sort of introduction before being thrown into it and expected to just pick up how to use the program.

It's amazing how much technology has an impact on our students today. I wonder how soon will it be required that every student in high school have their own laptop.