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One to One Laptop Initiative

One to One Laptop Initiative. Presentation for EDUC 7101 Walden University Elizabeth Roberson. Why is it needed?. To provide every student with the opportunity to have access to technology To help teachers to incorporate technology and inquiry based learning (Gorder, 2007)).

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One to One Laptop Initiative

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  1. One to One Laptop Initiative Presentation for EDUC 7101 Walden University Elizabeth Roberson

  2. Why is it needed? • To provide every student with the opportunity to have access to technology • To help teachers to incorporate technology and inquiry based learning (Gorder, 2007))

  3. Research has already found… • Increased engagement • Decrease in discipline problems • Increased use for writing, analysis and research • Trend toward student-centered instruction • Increased test scores (Bebell & Higgins, 2004)

  4. How can it be done ? (Development) • How do you get them into the hands of the students. • E-rate funding • Grants • Business Partnerships • NCLB and state supported initiative

  5. Technology Trends Spread Fast You must ask your self some important questions Is it the right decision for your school/district? How can students benefit better academically? (Microsoft, HP, Intel Guidebook, 2009) Commercialization

  6. Let’s take a look a real world example from a North Carolina School Possible Innovation Timeline

  7. 2006- District Technology Director Learns of innovation through technology conference The state has been conducting pilot programs and research is shared with participants The information is shared with school leaders and board members Knowledge

  8. Persuasion – 2007- The members of the board and school leaders form a favorable reaction to the idea of a one to one laptop program Decision 2007 – The board votes to adopt the program and begins the process by applying for grants to fund the initiative Implementation – 2008-2009 – The one to one laptop program was put into action and implemented within the 6th grade during the 2008-2009 school year. 2009-2010 – Confirmation – After a many positive reactions and results from teachers, parents, and students the program was reinforced and also includes 7th grade . Timeline (Con’t)

  9. S-Curve

  10. Microsoft Corportation and Toshiba Partner to put laptops in schools and Microsoft office software (Rockman & Walker, 1997) Who are the early adopters? Beaufort County School District 1997-1998 Middle Schools (Stevenson, 1998) Who are the laggards? The schools who have yet to take on the laptop program Funding is the main reason they are unable to participate Grants with laptop companies or other foundations could be a way to overcome the barrier Innovators

  11. Observability (We need to see the program in action at other schools) Compatibility (Will the laptops work with existing technology at the school? Will they need wireless servers?) How can we meet Critical Mass in 6-12 schools?

  12. Bebell, D & Higgins, J. (2004) . Laptop Learning: A Comparison of Teaching and Learning in Upper Elementary Classrooms Equipped With Shared Carts of Laptops and Permanent 1:1 Laptops Retrieved online http://www.bc.edu/research/intasc/researchprojects/laptopLearning/laptopLearning.shtml Donovan, L., Hartley, K., & Strudler, N. (2007). Teacher Concerns during Initial Implementation of a One-to-One Laptop Initiative at the Middle School Level. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 39(3), 263-286. http://search.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org Erb, M. (2005). The Power of Digital Integration. T H E Journal, 33(4), 20-22. http://search.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org Gorder, L. (2007). Creating Classrooms of the Future: Connecting Classrooms With One-to-One Computing. Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, 73(4), 19-38. http://search.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org Grimes, D., & Warschauer, M. (2008). Learning with Laptops: A Multi-Method Case Study. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 38(3), 305-332. http://search.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org Lei, J., & Zhao, Y. (2008). One-to-One Computing: What Does It Bring to Schools?. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 39(2), 97-122. http://search.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org Johnson, J. (2008). Can a Laptop Change How the World Teaches?. Knowledge Quest, 36(4), 72-73. http://search.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org Rockman, S. & Walker, L. (1997). Report of a Laptop Program Pilot. http://beta.aalf.org/cms/?page=Research%20Art-%201997%20Report%20of%20a%20Laptop%20Program Stevenson, K. (1998). Evaluation Report Year 2, Beaufort County School District, South Carolina. http://beta.aalf.org/cms/?page=Research%20Art-%201998%20Beaufort%20County References

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