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"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."

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

Potential option to 1:1 iPad device?

Demo of Droid XOOM tablet, Android 3 (Honeycomb).

"1-to-1 is about learning, not technology. Students needa curriculum that meets the demands of an increasingly globalised and interconnected world in the 21st century.

Examples of 1:1 computing programs

Loads of links to 1:1 computing info including studies in effectiveness pros and cons

"From Randy MacLEAN comes this great article about the iPad 2 in Tower School, Marblehead, MA. This fall, third- to eigth-graders in Tower School will harnessing the power of tablet computers as the perfect companions for school projects and assignments."

Speirs discussing "thin slicing" or "chunking" iPad use in lieu of full deployment.

Debuted tablet designed specifically for K-12 schools, called Kineo, is based around Google's Android 2.1 operating system, like a number of popular tablets, but provides security features for schools that want to limit what students can do.

"Stephen's Lighthouse features this post released by Trinity College in Melbourne, Australia, regarding their experiences following iPad integration among their students and administration. The full Google Doc report is available for viewing at the link below, and the highlights posted on Stephen Abrams' blog from Teleread are worth a look to see where ed tech is leading."

""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 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."

iPad Ning -located by treh

Comprehensive list of Guides, tutorials, apps, websites, social networking groups, and blogs--one stop shop

From CES 2011 a reporters take on the longevity of iPad contenders

Just because a technology is available for students doesn't mean it has to be used all the time. Find out what the research says about the benefits of one-to-one computing, and read about educator concerns about the overuse of technology.