Apple - Education - Learning in Action. 2011 CASTLE Brief 001 - 1to1 Laptop Programs. 5 Unexpected Results of Going 1:1. Identity Crisis- You will become a student too. The moment you have devices in your classroom, you are no longer THE resource for answers in the classroom. Students will be finding sources with much greater insight on your subject area than you can offer. I (as a history teacher) was presented with ideas and facts that were completely new to me on a daily basis.
Class was more about interpreting new ideas and evaluating their credibility. I was thinking more. Remodeling- The physical space of my classroom made no sense. Fear (Freedom is Scary)- Devices gave my students options and presented then with choices. Invalidation- Much of what you used to do was based upon an “Economy of Information” with scarcity at its core. Massive Overhaul- I began my dive into 1:1 technology by making some processes tech friendly.
If my class is no longer based upon a text book, and my units were organized around that units, should I completely reorder my units too? See the article in the series here. Thinking About Chromebooks? Here's Everything You Need to Know First. Chromebooks | Feature Thinking About Chromebooks?
Here's Everything You Need to Know First At under $300 a device, Chromebooks are an attractive alternative to pricier laptops and tablets. Learn everything you need to know about deploying them from two districts who have taken the plunge. By David Weldon04/22/13 Visit the Website for the Richland School District Two in Columbia, SC, and you will see the district’s motto proudly displayed on every page: Inquire. Teuber’s district includes 18 elementary schools, seven middle schools, five high schools, four magnet centers, and two alternative centers. “It has been a very quick implementation,” Teuber says. The district currently has 14,500 devices in use, mostly Chromebooks.
The decision to make such a large district-wide device purchase didn’t happen by accident. Several lessons were learned from the Richland Two pilot, Teuber says. Configuring the devices was simple, and there was little maintenance required with the Chromebook. Gazette opinion: School technology integral to student success. The Billings Career Center library has several bookshelves.
But most of its space is occupied by rows of computers with flat-screen monitors -- and students at the keyboards. On one morning last week, one side of the library was filled with English students writing literary analyses of “Catcher in the Rye” on computers.... Introducing Mobile Technology Into Your Classroom: Structures and Routines.
It can be intimidating to try something new in your classroom.
This is especially true with technology. I believe that technology should make the work of teachers easier while creating an environment that excites and engages students. Even though I'm coming from an iPad classroom, these structures and routines are great for introducing all one-to-one devices. Have a System (and Expectations!) No matter what device you use, have a system. Be Clear and Consistent Don't take it for granted that your students will know what you're thinking. Start Small Choose two or three apps or programs to tackle at first. Substitute Regular Activities.