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There are now a large number of initiatives designed to make laptops with wireless connectivity available to all students in schools. This paper synthesizes findings from research and evaluation studies that analyzed implementation and effects of one-to-one initiatives from a range of countries. Factors related to successful implementation reported in the research include extensive teacher professional development, access to technical support, and positive teacher attitudes toward student technology use. Outcome studies with rigorous designs are few, but those studies that did measure outcomes consistently reported positive effects on technology use, technology literacy, and writing skills.

Most of the 6 elements are not surprising, but there are some interesting ideas.

Most of the 6 elements are not surprising, but there are some interesting ideas.

This might be a great thing for Professional Development or, perhaps, rewarding students

Statistics from May 2010. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

 article from a Principal about BYOT initiative

A working description.

Get free computers from other government agencies.

Links to various resources such as technology planning, hardware/software resources and evaluation, information about grants and funding, technology use standards for teachers, free online programming resources, etc.

Referred by Deb Bruxvoort

from the US government

A guide created by Irving CSD for high school implementation to 1:1 

This is a Ning where educators in 1:1 environment share ideas. One member I recognize is from BCLUW High School

Great site started in Iowa for teachers to share experiences with 1-to-1 implementation.

Upcoming Iowa 1 to 1 Institute meeting: April 11, 2012

This site was recommended by a teacher on the 1:1 Ning. You can create a binder of bookmarks that show the pages you are bookmarking. The binder also holds pictures text and more. Could be used as a portfolio?

Great explanation and demonstration of considering Technology, Pedagogy, Content and Context when teaching Grammar in Middle School.

MY Access!® (www.myaccess.com) is a prompt-driven, web-based instructional writing program that scores student responses to prompts/writing tasks nearly instantaneously through advanced artificial intelligence technologies. Through the consistent, time-sensitive scoring of student writing, teachers can conduct early diagnosis, deliver writing assignments more frequently, and monitor writing performance by student and class.

Dog info

Great idea 

Something I just found - looks great for professional development and students!