Ikt 1:1. One to One Institute. BetaNews. After spending a number of years working in the educational tech sector, I can safely pinpoint the two camps that make up the meandering discussion about 1:1 computing plans for K-12 education today.
On the one side, we have eager innovators who are determined to place a device in each student's hand -- even if that device fulfills nothing more than a checkbox on an administrator's 'five year outlook' plan. And in contrast, we have the technical neophytes who are well entrenched in their opposition to devices in the classroom. These folks are the ones most likely to be ingrained in the "industrial force-feeding" approach to education, which by most accounts, is falling flat on its face. As the US continues to slide in education, most recently ranked 17th globally, the debate is no longer whether or not we need a wholesale adjustment of how we teach our youngest minds.
Much more importantly, the discussion should be laser focused on how we get US education out of its growing rut. Planning for Mobile Learning: Strategies for Success. Thursday, March 27, 2014 2:00 pm EST / 11:00 am PST Read more by Liz Glomb February 24th, 2014 Date: Thursday, March 27, 2014Time: 2:00 pm EST / 11:00 am PSTDuration: 1 hour Recent high-profile mistakes in deploying tablet computers in Los Angeles schools and elsewhere highlight the need for sound planning when rolling out a mobile learning initiative.
In this free, one-hour event, you’ll hear from experts as they reveal the keys to successfully planning and launching a mobile learning program in your own schools. Attend this webinar and you’ll learn… • How the right infrastructure can make a big difference between failure and success. • What to consider when choosing a device that best meets your students’ needs. • The mistakes you should avoid, and the often-overlooked keys to success. Webinar Speakers Marie Bjerede Project Director, CoSN’s Leadership for Mobile Learning initiative Traci Parrish HQ Education Marketing Strategist Product Management and Development, Verizon Wireless.
Strategies for One-to-One Computing Success. A growing number of school leaders have recognized the benefits of making sure every student has access to a digital learning device, both in the classroom and at home—but there are a number of barriers to making this happen.
With the generous support of Black Box, we’ve assembled this collection of stories and other resources to help you overcome these barriers in your schools, so a device for every student becomes reality. eSchool News Articles Tips for launching a one-to-one initiative The Clear Creek Independent School District in Texas truly puts the public in public education.
I cannot think of a more profound example of this statement than what… Beyond ‘one-to-one computing’: Time for a new approach Adding a digital device to the classroom without a fundamental change in the culture of teaching and learning will not lead to significant improvement. How to make BYOD work for your schools How to make one-to-one computing a success Are computers for every student a wise investment? 5 Critical Mistakes Schools Make With iPads (And How To Correct Them) Over the last few years K-12 schools and districts across the country have been investing heavily in iPads for classroom use.
EdTechTeacher has been leading iPad professional development at many of these schools and we’ve seen firsthand how they approach iPad integration. While we’ve witnessed many effective approaches to incorporating iPads successfully in the classroom, we’re struck by the common mistakes many schools are making with iPads, mistakes that are in some cases crippling the success of these initiatives. We’re sharing these common challenges with you, so your school doesn’t have to make them. 1) Focusing on content apps. Ipad et Internet.