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1:1 computing from the Berkshire Wireless Learning Initiative

BYOL programs are burgeoning and this is a good example of a Cincinnati Suburb implementing a BYOL program to supplement their 1:1 initiative. 

http://inderscience.metapress.com/openurl.asp?genre=article&eissn=1746-7268&volume=1&issue=2&spage=159 The purpose of this study is to identify the benefits that mobile technology can provide in education. From a review of the literature and interviews with individuals in the field of education, we developed an activitybased model to associate the uses of mobile technology with their benefits. The model first identifies the general uses of mobile technology in education and the specific activities that they encompass. Then, the benefits from their uses are identified with overarching themes emerging as follows: greater efficiencies and effectiveness in learning, increased individual support and opportunities for personal development, better methods of collaborating and communicating and greater exposure to technology.

School's with 1-to-1 computing devices.

Good list of schools that have 1-to-1 devices for students

The Horizon Report 2011- #1 trend is mobile learning

Great new number sense math app. Cost $0.99 at this time but uses: the capabilities of the iPhone well (motion, graphics), multiple representations including linear and circle models, decimals, fractions, percents. Is fast moving and progresses beyond 0 to 1 to have students estimating values like 0.26 on a number line from 0 to 2.  

SEONGNAM Gyeonggi Province ― Korea International School has navigated uncharted waters by going digital to help students learn the necessary skills for college and the real world.

I love these presentations! They are open to all to add - so keep checking back as 19 will soon become 40!