"There is a great excerpt from the Abilene, Kansas High School Dialogue Buzz Website that sums up what we will do for students when we create a 1:1 environment for our students
Here's the excerpt:
Let's have a little competition at school and get ready for the future. I will use a laptop and you will use paper and pencil. Are you ready…?
I will access up-to-date information - you have a textbook that is 5 years old.
I will immediately know when I misspell a word - you have to wait until it's graded.
I will learn how to care for technology by using it - you will read about it.
I will see math problems in 3D - you will do the odd problems.
I will create artwork and poetry and share it with the world - you will share yours with the class.
I will have 24/7 access - you have the entire class period.
I will access the most dynamic information - yours will be printed and photocopied.
I will communicate with leaders and experts using email - you will wait for Friday's speaker.
I will select my learning style - you will use the teacher's favorite learning style.
I will collaborate with my peers from around the world - you will collaborate with peers in your classroom.
I will take my learning as far as I want - you must wait for the rest of the class.
The cost of a laptop per year? - $250
The cost of teacher and student training? - Expensive
The cost of well educated US citizens and workforce? - Priceless"
"Imagine hundreds of thousands of great short videos, and other media, explaining every topic taught to school kids. Imagine them rated and sorted into a giant Directory, making them simple to find. WatchKnow--as in, "You watch, you know"--is a non-profit online community devoted to this goal. "