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A good article with 10 tips to remember when implementing a 1:1 computing program in the classroom

1:1 at Burlington High School. Check out the last example: It looks a lot like our final digital story project, only for high school students. Reflection is an important tool at any stage of education, and it is one we often forget.

Interesting article about a K-8 school in California that spearheaded a 1:1 laptop initiative. Article talks about the challenges the school faced, as well as, tips for implementing a successful 1:1 program.

This is a collaborative blog dedicated to 1:1 computing environments in elementary and secondary schools.

selling points for 1:1 computing

After reading this, I am struck by the thought of how the excitement and motivation changes from when a child is in elementary school to when he/she attends high school. At the high school level it often appears that the students resist looking at the sites they are instructed to. I have often passed by a classroom window where several of the students were on a relevant site while the rest were looking at anything from football to what is on sale at a local department school.

This slide share is a pretty good prep to see what is being said and done in schools who are ingaged in 1:1 computing. Henrico County Schools are also mentioned.

See how High School Principal Patrick Larkin implements his 1:1 IPAD initiative. Check out his Blog, especially the section under "Becoming a 1:1 School Series". Sarah Melton

Exploring the potential of mobile technologies for teaching and learning

This page lists current research on 1:1 computing

Here is Stager again, offering a series of answers to inspire a community to broaden its vision.

Here's a 1:1 w/ iPad's. Pretty cool...I want in! BYOD!

This is a PDF that describes different objectives and action plans. On page 2, you will find OBJECTIVE NUMBER 1.5: We will maintain an ongoing review of the instructional technology initiative. ACTION PLAN 1: All schools will participate in an external audit of their classroom technology integration. ACTION PLAN 2: Identify opportunities to improve equitable access to instructional technology. ACTION PLAN 3: Identify the impact of technology exposure through the 1:1 initiative on student technology aptitude. ACTION PLAN 4: Document perception data of all stakeholders to inform instructional technology program improvement activities. ACTION PLAN 5: Conduct a cost effectiveness analysis that correlates contract specifics, cost, School Board policy and practice. Identify opportunities for improvements that ensure optimal cost and management effectiveness.

Here is a literature review on one to one computing.

One-to-One Computing by Prof. Jim Lengel, Boston University College of Communication (http://www.bu.edu/jlengel and http://www.lengel.net) Two weeks ago in this space we discussed the growing trend toward laptop computers for teachers and students. We considered the growing trend of high school and college students bringing their computers in to the classroom and lecture hall.

This was compiled by NC state's College of Education and reviews states that have current laptop initiatives in place and looks at the planning and implementation of these programs as well as student outcomes. It was interesting to read about HENRICO COUNTY in this, which is the largest school system in the United States to have deployed a 1:1 laptop program on its own. I didn't know that!

Classroom management is essential if you want the students to learn. There is much literature and many theories on the topic. Article to highlight what teachers should be doing and what admins. should be seeing.