One to One Computing

Technology Integrators are essential for 1 to 1 Laptop Learning and Technology Immersion

This 10.5 minute video is an interview with Alice Barr and Cathy Wolinsky, from the Maine Learning and Technology Initiative, discussing the roles as well as importance of technology integrators in immersed technology environments.

Texas district is a model for 1-to-1 computing
Floydada school district in Texas has had a one-to-one laptop program in place for seven years and has become a model for other districts across the state. The school will hold an open house next week to allow administrators to observe how students learn using the laptops. "The computer is just a tool or device to help [teachers] teach with and the staff development that we've provided along with these projects has helped us increase academically by leaps and bounds," says the district's technology and federal programs director. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (Texas)

One to one computing is currently a topical debate. This article reveals research that show a one to one computing program can impact achievement if implemented properly:Study Reveals Factors in Ed Tech Success 

This article examines a new research on a federal 1 to 1 computing program: 
Are Computers for Every Student a Wise Investment? 

It's clear that to be effective, a one to one computer program needs to be supported by a clear mission and vision, goals and objectives, excellent planning, teacher buy-in and professional development, strong administrative leadership, tech support and integration support. Also successful programs have included student participation in all aspects of the stages of implementation from planning committees to the evaluation process.

Successful professional development focuses on helping teachers understand why they need to modify how they teach to make their classrooms more inquiry based and student centered. In other words how to make lessons more engaging and connect with our digital native students.

Here are some articles that discuss the issues:
One to One Computing
One to One Computing in the Spotlight
Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation
Resources for 1 to 1 Computing
Maine's International Digital Learning Center
One to One Information and Resources
Penn State One to One Computer Conference
Irving High School Laptop Initiative
One Computer for Every Student
1 to 1 Computing Handbook
Going 1 to 1 Five Insights
Maine Faulted for Lacking Educational Innovation
Podcast: One to One Computing with Netbooks
Laptop Debate Heats Up:Educators, Parents Split on the Effectiveness of One to One
Instructional Coaching in a 1 to 1 Computing Environment
One to One Computing Programs only Effective as Their Teachers
Maine Unveils Laptops for High Schoolers
Maine Laptop Program Offers Lessons in Ed-Tech Implementation


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