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Judgments about the use of technologies in schools, past and present, are never value-free . So let me deal with the ideological underpinnings of technological “progress” and “regress.” By ideological I mean ideas that are political and value-driven.
Progress or Regress at Los Montanas, Part 2
1-to-1 Learning | 21 Steps to iPad Success
As part of the iPads for Learning trial, students had access to an iPad on a 1-to-1 basis, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for the duration of the trial. 1-to-1 programs maximise learning opportunities for students by providing access to information anywhere, anytime. A major benefit of 1-to-1 devices is that they can be networked for two way communication and collaboration between teachers and students and extend learning beyond the classroom. To assist schools to smoothly implement their iPads, we have provided support materials. The In Their Hands: iPads for Learning Trial; 21 Steps to 1-to-1 Success outlines four phases for successful implementation of 1-to-1 devices: Planning Preparing Implementing Evaluating
Planning is imperative for any technology initiative - iPad or otherwise. You need to ensure that you clearly understand and communicate how the technology integrates with your overall pedagogical objectives. Too many institutions purchase technology and then search for ways to utilize it ... or leave it collecting dust on the shelf.
Preparing Your School for an iPad Implementation
