Laptops in the classroom; A hindrance more than a help

High Schools and Universities throughout the world are encouraging, and even PROVIDING laptops to their students. The belief is that such a tool helps the students learn faster and take notes better. I want to read an article by a brilliant man, Josh Waitzkin ("The Art of Learning)that will shock many of you out there that feel that computers in the classroom is the best thing since the chalkboard. Please participate in the discussion. NOT LIVE, NO CALLS PLEASE!