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Doing 1to1 Right: NECC08 SIG1to1 Forum / Doing 1to1 Right Wiki

Implementing 1-to-1 learning with technology initiatives is much more complex than simply distributing computers to students and teachers. Based on the learnings of Maine and other initiatives, this wiki explores the two critical components (teacher practice, and leadership), and four necessary but supportive components of successful initiatives (technology access & support; professional development; partnerships, and funding).

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The Laptops Are Coming! The Laptops Are Coming! - Volume 22 No. 4 - Summer 2008 - Rethinking Schools Online

Interesting article about practical implications of a 1-1 program; I need to think about the points made here

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The NC 1:1 Learning Collaborative » Welcome to the NC 1:1 Learning Collaborative

This site is for educators interested in 1-1 computing programs, to share lessons learned, identify best practices, and discuss new ideas and helpful tips about implementing educationally effective 1-1 computing programs.

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Does One-to-One Work? A Review of the Literature

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Garthwait and Weller (2005) studied two seventh grade science teachers implementing one-to-one computing through the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI). The 2002 MLTI placed a laptop with every seventh grade student in the state of Maine.
Both were effective in using the laptops for the entire year but actual data or acknowledgement for increased student achievement is lacking.
Owston and Wideman 2001 study is intriguing and useful.
The study found that students in the classrooms with a two-to-one student-to-computer ratio outperformed all other groups. The one-to-one and four-to-one ratio groups also improved. The control groups had the lowest scores.
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- Could this be because the pairs collaborated? I'm an advocate for 1-1, but collaboration is key in any classroom.
  posted by brasst on 2008-06-05 23:51:03
Donovan, Hartley and Strudler took a different approach in their 2007 study.
The study ends with three interesting and informative implications. First, professional development needs to be aligned with teacher concerns. Ideally, the professional development should align with the teachers' specific stages of concern. Second, teachers need to be given a voice in innovation adoption. Most change models would agree with this implication. Finally, participants need to understand that change is a process. Especially in the earlier phase of the process, patience is a necessity.
Liang, et al. (2005) studied different designs of one-on-one digital classrooms and rated them based on past experiences. The study broke down effective digital classroom environments by discussing
1. What the major components of a digital classroom environment are.
2. The effectiveness of the device used.
3. The importance of wireless communication.
4. The systems that were used in the past.
The effectiveness of a one-to-one digital computing classroom and its ability to increase student achievement depends on many issues. First, the classroom teacher must adopt the technology for educational use. Second, that classroom teacher will need ongoing professional development for integrating the technology into the curriculum. Third, the correct equipment needs to be installed in the correct environment. Last, a system of evaluation of the one-to-one initiative needs to be established.

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eSchoolNews - Key edtech trends May 15, 2008

Researchers identify key ed-tech trends One-to-one computing, online assessment on the rise in schools--but keeping up with bandwidth needs is a problem By Meris Stansbury, Assistant Editor, eSchool News

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The report, conducted by Thomas W. Greaves of The Greaves Group and Jeanne Hayes of The Hayes Connection, isolates the most important ways in which technology is changing teaching and learning and identifies the implications of those changes for the future.
One-to-one computing programs--defined here as programs that provide full-time personal computing devices for all students in at least one whole grade level, and not simply mobile laptop carts--have improved dramatically in the last few years, the report notes. Professional development has improved, teachers are more involved, and hardware failures have been reduced.
In 2006, 30 percent of districts reported moderate to significant improvement in one-to-one computing programs. In 2007, this number climbed to 78.7 percent.
27 percent of districts reporting their involvement with one-to-one computing programs
rise is online formative assessment, with 30 percent of districts employing this strategy
interactive whiteboards (IWBs) are now viewed as "standard equipment" in schools
another key trend--the growing use of LMS software in schools--hasn't fully realized its potential
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- LMS - Learning Management Software, such as Moodle
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LMS software
The final trend--internet bandwidth--remains in a state of crisis, according to the report.

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Links and resources about 1-1 laptop programs

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The Laptop Institute 2008

In 2007, for the 5th year in a row, the same thing will happen, but it just keeps getting bigger and better! K-12 teachers, technology staff, and administrators from all over the world will once more join us in Memphis to share ideas for one-to-one initi

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Lakeview Academy ~ Laptop Integration Institute

Our Summer Technology Institute is designed to prepare teachers and administrators in the emerging areas of technology. Instruction will include the implementation or expansion of a wireless laptop program, Web 2.0 education and implementation ideas, and other 21st Century skills. Educators will get hands-on experience and learn more about the techniques, ideas and applications that have proven to be successful.\n\nDon't be left behind...come learn about software programs that work, open source alternatives and the exciting possibilities available with Web 2.0 tools. Collaborate with other educators to expand your learning network to gain exposure to the valuable expertise of your peers. We will also share the nuts and bolts of implementing a successful technology program to save your school time and money.\n\nWe are structuring this staff development opportunity around the new NETS standards for students. Sign up for one or both offered sessions.

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The Tablet PC Education Blog: 2008 Tablet PC Academy

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Dwight-Englewood Community - Tablet PC Program: Learning Unleashed!

The cornerstone of the Learning Unleashed program is the Tablet PC.

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Student Insurance Partners

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Podcasting in a One-to-One tablet PC Program

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DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: Tools and Technologies for Effective Classrooms

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Our plan has five intertwined strands-curriculum revision, student training, faculty training, program assessment and program sustainability and this past week, there were challenges to each strand.
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- I like the strands... curriculum, student training, faculty training, assessment, sustainability
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The first strand encompasses redesigning significant pieces of curriculum in preparation for a 1-to-1 tablet program
NET-s and the Framework for 21^st Century Skills and using them to create talking points that make sense for our institution
Using standards, research, learning theories and best practices, we are creating curricular goals and training plans for each department.
Our goal is to take the good in the existing curriculum, throw out the unnecessary and outdated, add topics of relevancy for today’s students, and embed teaching the skills that today’s students need.
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- I'm curious about the lecture environment. I like the training in context, but some skills training is more efficient at the start.
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This means that they need to know things about the operating system, the tablet hardware, and the software tools they have at their disposal.
We are also trying to offer a summer speaker series that we hope faculty will find somewhat inspiring.
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- I wish we could do this.
  posted by brasst on 2008-05-14 18:32:15
To assess the program, we are exploring ways to get baseline data. LOTI and some teaching survey’s made with Composica will be key components. We aren’t going to a 1-to-1 program to increase technology skills or use but because we think it’s a central ingredient in a 21^st century learning environment and a necessary tool for the type of curriculum today’s students need.
In summary, the lessons I learned or had reiterated for me as I worked on the 1-to-1 plan are these:

A personal learning network should be a requirement for all teachers. I’m increasingly drawn to the idea that it should be a requirement for our students as well. The training plan must be revised to ensure that faculty learn to create and maintain a network.

Learning is non-linear. The more networked I become, the less linear things get. Ideas and plans exist in a state of constant revision.

The rate at which ideas and information are generated is astounding. It requires a network to help filter and distill the information.

Curriculum and Learning no longer have an endpoint, in part because of mass collaboration made possible by technology.

The need to change is urgent. Our students' learning and futures depend on it.

SLP: Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I purchase my tablet through Rocky Hill when I might find a less expensive machine through another source (a bricks and mortar or Internet retail store, for example)? We strongly recommend that families purchase the tablet through the school's laptop purchase program. Classroom instruction using technology is more effective when all students work with the same tools; consistency and compatibility reduce the possibility of confusion and wasted class time. While it may seem that a comparable tablet could be purchased at a lower price on the outside, families should remember that laptops purchased through RHS come with features and services that are not always included in the laptop packages offered at retail stores. Purchasing these items separately almost always results in a higher total cost. The RHS tablets are bundled with software needed to operate in the RHS environment, at a savings not available through retail outlets. The customized configuration that is loaded on each tablet makes the transition from the shipping box to the classroom almost seamless. Additionally, we provide significant value-added services in the area of maintenance and support with the goal of minimizing down time should a problem arise; a laptop from our loaner pool is always available to students who purchase their laptop through RHS.

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