1-to-1 Computing Classroom Resources

1 to 1 Activities

Classroom Scenarios

1 to 1 Computing Scenarios (DOC; 11 pages)

Alternative Activity for Pedagogical Practice in Module 8

Managing Student Use of Computers (DOC; 1 page)

Management and Strategies

Teaching with Laptops: Classroom Management

www.nsta.org/programs/laptop/teach/mgmt.htm*

How to use a limited number of laptops in the classroom, how to care for and protect laptops, and how to facilitate student communication on computers

Getting Results with Laptops (PDF; 15 pages)
http://eastrock.org/downloadfiles/getting_results_with_laptops.pdf*
An article from Technology and Learning on the success of 1:1 computing

MacArthur High School Puts Technology in Hands of Every Student (PDF; 8 pages)
http://www.intel.com/education/schoolsofdistinction/4526_MacArthur2.pdf*
A case study revealing key strategies for systemic school improvement that MacArthur High School used to ensure success in its one-to-one program

1:1 Computing in Support of Science and Mathematics Education:
Recommendations for Large-Scale Implementations (PDF; 43 pages)
www.concord.org/publications/detail/2007_cc_1_to_1_computing-white-paper.pdf*
A white paper on strategies for 1:1 computing by The Concord Consortium

Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation: Reference Library

www.aalf.org/References/default.aspx*

Links to recommended reading—both digital and book form

Laptop Learning Challenge
www.nsta.org/programs/laptop/grade.htm*
A collection of exemplary lesson plans using laptops in the classroom

Laptops and Learning Resources
www.stager.org/laptops.html*
Articles and resources from Gary Stager on learning with laptops

1-to-1 Computing
www.remc11.k12.mi.us/bcisd/classres/mobile.htm*
A site with articles regarding 1:1 programs
Note: Scroll down to access articles under the category of Laptops/Wireless Networks.

Creating a Successful Wireless Laptop Program (PDF; 5 pages)
http://eastrock.org/downloadfiles/feb_04_story_cc.pdf*
A Classroom Connect newsletter article on what worked for 1:1 computing in a Connecticut school and how to get started

Research

Miracle or Menace: Teaching and Learning with Laptop Computers in the Classroom
www.educause.edu/apps/eq/eqm04/eqm0431.asp*
A study in Education Quarterly of integrating laptops into classroom instruction found statistically significant improvements in student learning

A Study of One-to-One Computer Use in Mathematics and Science Instruction at the Secondary Level in Henrico County Public Schools (PDF; 58 pages)
http://ubiqcomputing.org/FinalReport.pdf*
A study of 1:1 computing use in math and science by SRI International

The Impact of Portable Technologies on Teaching and Learning: Year One Report (PDF; 43 pages)
http://lpsl.coe.uga.edu/Projects/AAlaptop/image/pdf/year1report.pdf*
A report summarizing key learnings from a 1:1 computing project

Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation: Research Articles
www.aalf.org/Resources/research.aspx*

Links to research on 1:1 programs

Northwest and the Islands Regional Technology Consortium (PDF; 14 pages)
www.neirtec.org/laptop/LaptopLessonsRprt.pdf*
A report on lessons learned from 1:1 programs covering planning, training & professional development, managing change, hardware & software, and monitoring & evaluation

One-to-One Information Resource: Research and Reports
www.k12one2one.org/lit_review.cfm*
Reports about one-to-one teaching and learning programs in K-12 schools

Ubiquitous Computing Evaluation Consortium
http://ubiqcomputing.org/ubiq_initiatives.html*
Links to several laptop initiatives and evaluations of those programs

Professional Development

Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation: AALF Events

www.aalf.org/Events/Default.aspx*
A calendar for professional development and conferences related to 1:1 computing

Teaching with Laptops: Teacher Preparation and Development

www.nsta.org/programs/laptop/teach/prep.htm*

Eight preparation and development activities to enhance a pre-service teacher preparation program or in-service teacher professional development program

Lessons Learned About Providing Laptops for All Students (PDF; 14 pages)
www.neirtec.org/laptop/LaptopLessonsRprt.pdf*
An article that discusses what has been learned in 1:1 computing, plus various links to supporting articles and studies

Northwest and the Islands Regional Technology Consortium (PDF; 14 pages)
www.neirtec.org/laptop/LaptopLessonsRprt.pdf*
A report on lessons learned from 1:1 programs covering planning, training & professional development, managing change, hardware & software, and monitoring & evaluation

Funding and Justification

The Maine Learning with Laptop Studies: Advocating for your 1-to-1 Initiative
www.mcmel.org/MLLS/1to1PR*
Information and suggestions for helping educators and school leaders prepare to defend a 1-to-1 computing program

Speaking Out
Laptop Woes: Bungling the World's Easiest Sale
http://districtadministration.ccsct.com/page.cfm?p=1278*
An essay on the justification for laptops in District Administration

One-to-One Computing:
It’s Not Whether Every Student Gets a Computer, It’s When
www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2005/12/14/15zucker.h25.html*
A persuasive argument on the necessity to fund 1:1 computing programs in Education Week

A Computer on Every Desk
www.edutopia.org/magazine/ed1article.php?id=art_1229&issue=feb_05&d=0*
A article in Edutopia stating the urgency on moving forward with 1:1 computing

Selling the Dream of 1:1 Computing
www.stager.org/laptops/talkingpoints/index.html*
A series of answers to support 1:1 computing and suggestions for how leaders might inspire the hearts and minds of teachers, parents, and community members

The Maine Learning with Laptop Studies
www.mcmel.org/MLLS/1to1PR/funding.html*
Information and ideas for funding a 1:1 program

Effective 1-1 Computing: Putting the WHY before the HOW (PPT; 8 slides)
www.lhric.org/tli/con0405/ppt/120604.ppt*
A presentation on 1:1 computing by Jim Moulton