Comments on: What Do You Want Students To Do?

By: Norcross Schools

Norcross Schools — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:27:59 +0000

I can see how Jr. HS is a good point, due to maturity and intellect and independent thought tendencies.

Are there any successful 1:1 schools in Atlanta, GA that you’re aware of?

Thanks.

By: Jeff Utecht

Jeff Utecht — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:53:01 +0000

There are all kinds of factors that can go into starting a 1:1 program. I’ve seen them as low as 3rd grade. Where I personal have seen the greatest success in starting 1:1 programs is in the middle school. The kids, the teachers, the idea of middle school all seem to lend itself to a great place to start a 1:1 program. A big factor to consider is teacher training and where does a school have the most support from teachers to trail 1:1 at your school. Personally I think that should be a leading factor when considering where to start with 1:1 programs. Teacher support can make or break the initiative before it even starts.

By: Norcross Schools

Norcross Schools — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:43:35 +0000

Jeff,

Very clear and concise proposal. Have you considered the appropriate starting age for 1:1

By: Daniel Ballantyne

Daniel Ballantyne — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:13:49 +0000

What Do You Want Students To Do? – http://bit.ly/4w3CDn (via @jutecht)

By: H Songhai

H Songhai — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:16:23 +0000

Wow! Two awesome questions. Couldn’t have been timelier. I’ll be asking my students to reflect on them both today.

Thanks

By: Tami

Tami — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:03:00 +0000

Hi, Jeff! I am a masters student working toward a degree in integrating technology in the classroom. Part of this degree involves us learning how to blog. I found your site and read your posting about what we expect our students to do. I do agree with it, but I have a question. What is that 1:1 program you talked about? It sounds very interesting. I would like to hear more about it. Thanks.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:39:58 +0000

Hi Jeff,
I couldn’t agree more. I am writing a presentation for next weeks 1:1 Symposium entitled “Ready Enough”. If it is okay with you I plan to ad this post to my presentation.

If we can accept that change is messy and be risk takers then we can move ahead. No matter how much prep you do there will be loose ends or things that looked good on paper but which have to adjusted when you are working in a real classroom.

By: Heather Davis

Heather Davis — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:11:59 +0000

Jeff, that is such a clear and concise outline as an approach to computers 1:1. I don’t know if our school will ever get that far but earlier this year a number of our admin visited a 1:1 school here in Beijing to investigate and ask questions. I was impressed when the new Head of the school discussed exactly what you have written. What are we wanting to do with this program? Answer that first and the rest will follow.

By: SDST Spartans

SDST Spartans — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:06:55 +0000

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By: Peter Anthony

Peter Anthony — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:02:35 +0000

Hi Jeff
Good to see you are still keeping the focus on students and their learning. I am now at Canadian Academy after leaving SAS and enjoying the change. My classes are in a pilot 1:1 program this year and I am hoping that there will be a fuller implementation next year. Thanks for the good advice. I remain convinced that 1:1 enhancing teaching and learning in so many ways that are important to kids in the 21st Century.