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Welcome! I hope you make some great connections! I look forward to collaborating with you!
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1:1 Trainers 4 Replies
Hello, Our school is wanting to bring in an expert on how to effectively use laptops in a 1:1 program at the start of the next school year. Would anyone have the names of people with PD experience in…Continue
Started by Derwin Kitch. Last reply by Carol Eddy Jan 10.
Instructional Practices Inventory
I would like to visit with any 1:1 school district currently using or interested in using the Instructional Practices Inventory developed by Dr. Jerry Valentine. This walk through inventory measures…Continue
Started by Michelle Jan 9.
Professional Development
For teachers that have already implemented 1:1, what do you think is the most useful professional development to provide for teachers? Any suggestions would be great.Continue
Started by Sherri Imoehl Oct 30, 2011.
1:1 Rollout 3 Replies
I am compiling ideas for our 1:1 rollout coming shortly. I am looking for any ideas and presentation materials you've used that were successful. Thanks for any help on this!
Started by Matt McDonough. Last reply by Monique Flickinger Oct 19, 2011.
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1:1 Process has begun
We are about to complete our wireless infrastructure installation. This was the most expensive piece for which the school had to find funding. As a private school we went to parents and donations to pay for the one time venture. It should be completed about Nov. 17 when the teacher laptops arrive on campus. We are working on the image for those laptops to be completed by Dec. 17. January 2, 2012 we will roll out laptops to our teachers as they experience the process of checking out an… Continue
Posted by Karen Littlefield on October 31, 2011 at 10:00am
1:1 Laptop Learning: Three Fundamental Principles
Laptop learning is about a fundamental change in instructional methodology for the 21st Century. It is about teaching students to be consumers and creators of knowledge as opposed to simply recipients. Schools that give their students this edge will help them to be successful in the 21st Century.
This blog continues at http://teched4reform.blogspot.com/
Posted by Dan Frazier on October 20, 2011 at 3:45pm
21st Century Leaders Walk Their Talk
School leaders are beginning to realize that teachers need to use 21st Century skills in their classrooms--skills that may not have been necessary ten or more years ago. But are the leaders modeling those skills? That's the subject of my Blog Post this week.
Posted by Dan Frazier on April 27, 2011 at 3:09pm
Tech Coordinators and CIO's in 1:1's
Please reply to the post requesting technology plan links and commen
tshttp://1to1laptopschools.ning.com/forum/topics/technology-plans-both-short
Posted by Gordon Dahlby on April 22, 2011 at 3:35pm
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1. Set up your "My Page"
You can change the layout, picture, etc.
2. Introduce yourself
3. Join a group
Join a group(s) that fits your needs and expertise
4. Forum
Post a question of discussion topic for the whole group on the main page or one on a specific group page.
5. Send a direct message to another group member
a. public message - post a comment to them on their page
b. Send private messages to other members - go to their page, click on the icon for "send message" in the left sidebar. Your inbox icon is located in your right sidebar. If you have a new message, it will show there.
6. Watch or upload a video
7. Create a blog to reflect on practices in your own classroom. Update it as often as you like.
Please direct any questions and comments to Shaelynn Farnsworth.
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