1:1 Computing Links

Default webpage for students when opening Chromebooks.

Default webpage for students when opening Chromebooks.

"This article details the spread and scope of large-scale 1:1 computing initiatives around the world.What follows is a review of the existing literature around 1:1 programs followed by a description of the large-scale 1:1 database. Main findings include: 1) the XO and the Classmate PC dominatelarge-scale 1:1 initiatives; 2) if professional development was conducted within a 1:1 initiatives, itwas done at the onset of the project by venders of the hardware; 3) funding for 1:1 initiativesappears to be provided initially but not as a reoccurring expense."

"Google will provide advanced notice of a model's EOL Date on this page as soon as it is launched, giving our customers time to make purchase decisions. EOL dates may be pushed later than the initial date published, but will never be sooner than listed, which will be at least a minimum of 5 years from launch of the hardware. Models that have not reached their EOL date will continue to receive OS updates and function with the Enterprise management service."

Fodder for FSA tech vision

"Computerworld - The city of Orlando, Fla. has deployed 600 Chromebooks to employees and the early verdict is that they're low maintenance devices. The Chromebook is relatively lightweight and easy to set up -- and help desk calls from users have so far been mainly about lost power cords and battery charging issues."

Doubtful students would need desktop access but staff might. Would be good to look into that option as teachers fully migrate from a desktop device to a cloud terminal.

"Computerworld - The city of Orlando, Fla. has deployed 600 Chromebooks to employees and the early verdict is that they're low maintenance devices. The Chromebook is relatively lightweight and easy to set up -- and help desk calls from users have so far been mainly about lost power cords and battery charging issues."

"Grace Lutheran is one of many schools that is taking advantage of the new Chromebooks for Education program, announced earlier this summer at Google I/O. For $20 per month per device, schools can rent the netbook-like, Web-only devices. There have been lots of criticisms of the Chromebooks from tech bloggers - they are underpowered computers for the price. But according to Iles, Chromebooks were the logical choice for his school."

What's interesting to note here is that Fessenden isn't replacing Macbooks and desktops but adding Chromebooks.

"Grace Lutheran is one of many schools that is taking advantage of the new Chromebooks for Education program, announced earlier this summer at Google I/O. For $20 per month per device, schools can rent the netbook-like, Web-only devices. There have been lots of criticisms of the Chromebooks from tech bloggers - they are underpowered computers for the price. But according to Iles, Chromebooks were the logical choice for his school."

Burlington High School Statement of Responsibility for 1:1 devices.

""Within the next five years, our respondents expect to have more tablets per student than they currently have computers" Munster said. The school districts represented in the poll have about 10 students per computer, but in the next five years, IT directors for school districts say they expect it to drop to about six students per iPad. Devices like the iPad are preferred over computers in the classroom because they provide more individualized learning than a traditional computer."

Google Chromebooks: Why You Should Just Say No

Examples of 1:1 computing programs