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About half way through researching 1:1 programs at smaller districts in Iowa, I found Live Binder (see diigo link). This is my binder of the information I've found so far. It's really easy to use and the end result organizes information better than a document. Binders can be shared so people can see them, but you can also collaborate on a binder.

This is such a great idea. JKies thank you for sharing. I'm not naturally organized but I'm always looking for ways to organize resources and make it all make sense! This is a great.

Really interesting article, Jennie. I think it touches on the vital idea that computers don't change teaching, and that a whole new approach in education is needed if districts/states wish to get their money out of their investment. Good ol' Larry Cuban keeping everybody honest :)

Good example of how to do it.

Good case study

Case study of a small town school in North Carolina

Case study that The Fightin' Fourth (Group Four) is using for its project

A list of resources to help plan, implement, and evaluate 1-to-1 laptop programs.

Model One-to-One Project Sites

 article from a Principal about BYOT initiative

An interesting blog created by a technology coordinator.

Xtranormal video of two teachers discussing the TPACK system.

On my blog I describe my visit to Waverly-Shell Rock's new middle school.

State of Idaho's mobile computing intiative: teachers in 2012, students beginning in 2013.

Indiana

Had trouble getting the link to work. If interested, check out Teach Iowa website at www.iowaeducationjobs.com. I did all zones and then Information Technology Consultant.

This is a wealth of resources for 1-to-1. It is provided by the ISTE Technology Coordinators SIG group. It is a MUST READ!!!!

Article from DM Register reporting the lack of accountability of laptops from a DM charter school.

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.