North Carolina's Cary Academy prides itself on being a progressive, innovative school that prepares its sixth- through 12th-grade students for college and beyond in every way possible. In ­addition to offering small classes and creative learning experiences, the school incorporates technology into every aspect of students' lives. In keeping with that mission, school officials decided during the 2006-2007 school year to provide nearly 700 students and the bulk of their 130-plus faculty and staff members with convertible ­tablet PCs. That way, students could more easily conduct research, writ...