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Saturday, November 16, 2013

Activity 6: One-to-one learning with ICT


What are the issues related to one-to-one learning?

The need for students to know how to think critically, apply knowledge to new situations, analyze information, comprehend new ideas, communicate, collaborate, solve problems, and make decisions using computer technology.

According to Lessons Learned About Providing Laptops for All Students, a report by the Education Development Center (EDC), “One-to-one computing environments are different from what one traditionally finds in most school settings because they offer all students and teachers continuous access to a wide range of software, electronic documents, the Internet, and other digital resources for teaching and learning.”

1:1 computing provides greater access to resources, information, and up-to-date instructional content for more students and families as well as increases student motivation, engagement, interest, organization, and self-directed learning.


What principles of one-to-one learning could the teacher implement in the classroom?

  1. Establishing well-defined goals and objectives is one of the most important components in implementing an effective 1:1 computing program. The key is to begin the goal setting process with the focus around student learning, and technology policies, and instructional supports, with learners in mind.
  2. Creating an environment in which students use computing devices, such as wireless laptops or tablet pc computers in order to learn anytime and anywhere.
  3. Being an educational steward of technology.
  4. Participating in continuous Professional Development in ICT.
  5. Ensuring that security and security guidelines are established and practiced.


The overall goals of one-to-one learning:
  • To improve equity of access to technology
  • To improve the quality of learning
  • To institute and support best practice in technology integration
  • To improve student learning of content
  • To institute formative assessments and differentiated instruction
  • To increase performance on standardized tests
  • To improve student ability to become lifelong learners
  • To prepare students for the world of work
  • To improve the home-school connection

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