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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!

My mentor twitted this article. As a Spanish teacher I found it very interesting because it shows how a parent initiative can impact education. It shows the importance of technology for the students, but more than that, the importance of parent involvement in education.

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

I actually watched each of the presentations (I only bookmarked the first) because they were all so entertaining and thought-provoking. I especially like the history of technology (e.g. oral to writing to print) and the threats each was perceived to have on the previous. I wonder if showing these to teachers might introduce our county's "21st century learning" initiative and the need for the "less than willing" to embrace constantly changing technology.

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.

Two recent studies of schoolwide one-to-one computing initiatives--one in the United States and one in Canada--suggest that using laptops in the classroom can help improve students' writing skills and bolster overall academic success. The studies come as an increasing number of states and school districts are rolling out laptop programs of their own.

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.

A Guide for School Districts Information and communications technologies (ICT) policies in schools have two dimensions.

This is an overview of Henrico County's vision of TPCK (TPACK) and how it relates to their 21st Century Skills initiative. The TPCK model has helped develop Henrico County's TIPC chart for evaluating teacher progress in relation to the usage of technology-related skills.

These lessons resonated with me as I begin to critique and review Henrico's 1:1 laptop initiative.

Alittle piece of the summer!! A blog entry exploring how Henrico County Schools System has adopted the TPACK model for staff development and 21st century learning. Provides examples of how to integrate technology and provides resource examples.

I found this too and thought it was interesting to see Henrico's take on TPACK in action. Good examples of integration and resource examples

Interesting information about Henrico County's integration of TPACK