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Resources related to 1:1 initiatives in schools.
Updated on Feb 08, 14
Created on Aug 01, 11
Category: Schools & Education
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Mostly multi-purpose apps that can be used in any content.
Article from Edutopia that shares steps for rolling out an iPad 1:1 program.
Suggestions for getting a BYOT/BOYD program off to a good start.
Nice list of things to consider. Many of them also apply to other 1:1 device initiatives.
This article from EdTech K-12 looks at the decision-making process, steps to implementation, changes in curriculum, equal access issues, and the future of BYOD by profiling what has been done in a few school districts.
An article on the EmergingEdTech website that shares ways to avoid implementation and adoption issues.
This teacher shares her experiences as she moved to teaching high school science in a 1:1 environment. She raises several points that need to be considered when using technology for instruction.
The Maine International Center for Digital Learning has made a set of videos available with information about getting started with 1:1. The videos feature the former governor of Maine, Angus King, talking with two teachers about computers in the classroom. The site includes suggestions for group PD as well as summaries and transcripts.
Although this document focuses on cell phones, much of the information (both risks and benefits) apply to use of other mobile devices like the iPad. Chapter 4 contains many examples of ways to use cell phones (or mobile devices) in classrooms.
A blog post by Patrick Larkin, principal of Burlington High School in MA, shares how he sees the concepts from Steven Johnson’s book, Where Good Ideas Come From come to life in his school as they move to a 1:1 learning environment.
Ben Grey makes a case for why the Apple lovefest for MacBooks and iPads in schools is a poor fiscal decision.
THE Journal article about students trained to run the help desk at a school with 1:1 iPads.
Links to a series of posts by the principal of Burlington High School regarding their move to 1:1 with iPads.
Blog shares ways this teachers integrates technology into her classroom in a 1:1 environment.
Richard Byrne offers a list of things teachers should know when they starte teaching in a 1:1 classroom
Excellent guide, not only for iPad use, but for any 1:1 environment.
Includes a list of "outcomes" from a competition between a connected student and one using paper/pencil.
Article about the laptop program in Maine 10 years after implemented.
Blog by principal preparing to implement 1:1 initiative next year.
22 items | 10 visits
Resources related to 1:1 initiatives in schools.
Updated on Feb 08, 14
Created on Aug 01, 11
Category: Schools & Education
URL: