For 200 seventh grade students from Al-Wakra Independent School for Girls, book learning has been complemented by e-Schoolbag learning. Portable and filled with information covering various subjects, these portable computers (Tablet PCs) let students take notes digitally, and then share and edit the information electronically.

The tablets are not just electronic notebooks. They're packed with materials on science, math and English mapped to Qatari curriculum standards. They can be customized by teachers to fit individual student's needs.

Students can use the Tablet PCs to work independently in the classroom and at home, deepening their understanding of subjects. eSchoolbags also allow students to interact with teachers day or night.

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore - an e-learning pioneer - is working with ictQATAR to introduce e-Schoolbag in Qatar's schools, as well as train instructors in technical and teaching skills.