LAMOIllE UNION'S ONE-TO-ONE PROGRAM
Summary of Research
"Looking specifically across these studies, we summarize evidence that participation in the 1:1 programs was associated with increased student and teacher technology use, increased student engagement and interest level, and modest increases in student achievement."
(Educational Outcomes and Research from 1:1 Computing Settings, The Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment. Volume 9, Number 1, Jan. 2010.)
Source: Project Red
A review of seven long-term research studies examining the educational outcomes of 1:1 computing revealed six statistically significant educational benefits, provided that schools met two criteria: teachers were adequately trained, and a strong level of support for the "transformational vision of 1:1 computing" existed among key central office and building level administrators. Here are the six findings.
1. Students in a 1:1 environment consistently outperformed non-laptop students in all subject areas on standardized state assessment tests. The significant differences on academic measure were most pronounced in the area of English Language Arts assessments. (Suhr, K.A. et al, Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment, 9 (5), 2010)
2. Laptops are not just technological tools; rather they are cognitive tools that are integrated into the teaching and learning of a school. The "paradigm shift" resulting from 1:1 computing fostered more higher-order reasoning and critical analysis skills among students and greater teacher-student collaboration around instructional tasks. (Weston, M.E. & Bain, A., Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment, 9(6), 2010)
3. Teacher practices generally changed to accommodate the opportunities of increased technology access in a 1:1 computer setting, leading to more problem-based or project-based learning activities; but the change takes time-up to two years, typically. (Shapley, K.S. et al, Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment, 9(4), 2010)
4. Teachers report students are "more engaged learners" as a result of 1:1 implementation and enjoy using multimedia applications, searching the Internet for instructional purposes, writing papers, and preparing presentations. (Babell, D., & Kay, R., Journal of Technology; Learning, and Assessment, 9(2), 2010; Project RED Key Findings, ISTE Presentation, 2010)
5. The "implementation strength" of student access and use of technology was consistently found to be a positive predictor of student reading and math scores on academic achievement tests. (Shapley, K.S. et al, Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment, 9(4), 2010)
6. Students graduating from 1:1 high schools outperformed non-laptop students in terms of 21st-century skills needed to be successful in the workplace and post-secondary educational opportunities. (Lemke, C. & Martin, C., One-to-One Computing in Maine: A State Profile, 2003; Partnership for 21st Century Skills and Citizen Schools, 2006)
1:1 Computing: What the Research Says
Excellence in education requires that technology is seamlessly integrated throughout the educational program. Increasing access to technology is essential for the future, and one of the learning tools of twenty-first century students is the iPad. The individual use of iPads is a way to empower students to maximize their full potential, and to prepare them for college and the workplace. Learning results from the continuous, dynamic interaction among students, educators, parents and the extended community. Technology immersion does not diminish the vital role of the teacher. To the contrary, it transforms the teacher from a director of learning to a facilitator of learning. Effective teaching and learning with iPads integrates technology into the curriculum anytime, anyplace.
Goals- U.S.E.P.
Universal Access- Does learning occur beyond the four walls of a classroom?
Spontaneous Learning-Can all learners access resources on the fly?
Equity- Do all learners have regular equal access to technology?
Personalized Learning- How can we accommodate and personalize individual interests and continue to make learning relevant?
Details-
Summary of Proposal:
• All students 7-11 receive
o An iPad2 16G with WiFi only
o A case, charging cable, and charging adapter
o Various "Workhorse" apps including word processing, notebook, creation and presentation apps.
• Upgrade of network to handle increased capacity
• All teachers receive
o Training/PD commitment.
o an iPad and apps similar to students
• Sustainability- commitment to sustaining this initiative for at least three years.
o New devices start with 7th, 8th, and 9th graders then will move to 10th and 11th graders later in the year. Seniors will receive devices using labtops, iPads, and other devices in our current system.
o Devices collected at the end of 9th grade will be cycled back to 7th graders.
iPad 2 16G WiFi $458.00
Apps $12.00
Case $10.00
Total $ 480.00
The Program
