Does one-to-one computing enhance the learning process?

The idea that all classrooms should include one computer per student -- also known as one-to-one computing -- has spawned a series of school-laptop initiatives across the country. Just last week, Maine signed a $41 million deal with Apple Computer that will extend the current laptop program (begun in 2002) for another four years, providing new laptops for 32,000 students and 4,000 teachers throughout the state.

Proponents of these types of initiatives contend that having one computer per student at school not only decreases the persistent digital divide but also allows for improved curricula and student engagement. Some suggest, however, that technology alone doesn't do the trick. Keeping up to speed in the technological world can come at the cost of critical thinking about said technology -- not to mention that without specific grants, the cost of implementation is high. We're interested in your opinion.