This article explains the factors that should be taken into consideration when selecting equipment for a one-to-one program (where each student has access to portable technology tools, such as a laptop computer or a graphing calculator). The article recommends that schools or districts carefully consider devices and operating systems before making a decisions. Some things that should be considered are: the purpose of the device, the operating system the device will use, the applications students and teachers will need and whether or not the device supports these, the content of the device, what peripheral equipment (if any) will be necessary, and the durability of the device (both to wear and tear and to potential computer viruses, etc). The article also explains the importance of considering the total cost of ownership (TCO) of the device. This cost includes the initial, up-front cost of buying the device, but also the cost of tech support, professional development, connectivity and networking, software, replacement, and retrofitting. A device with a low purchase price may not actually be the least expensive choice if it must be replaced often, or requires a lot of additional equipment in order to function as needed.
Will students and staff will be ready to have a one-to-one program in the near future?
I believe that students and staff are more than ready, because technology is so prevalent in daily life. We will continue to to see increased computer and technology usage in the classroom. Within the next decade or so many schools will move toward a one-to-one program in. Other schools will not have the resources necessary to implement a one-to-one program. the issue of appropriate online behavior arises since technology is such a big part of life and is used so often in the workplace. Schools should integrate technology into the classroom to the best of their ability, whether that be through a one-to-one program or a productive hour in the computer lab once a week.
Is this information still valuable if my school does not have a one-to-one program?
I would say yes. Most schools have a computer lab, or a computer or two within the classroom, or a handful of calculators for a math class to use. Whether or not the technology devices available are plentiful or portable, many of the factors brought up by the article should be considered before purchase. For example, durability is still important, especially since each device will be used by many students. Peripheral equipment is also still important, because what few devices are available should be used to their utmost potential.
Will students and staff will be ready to have a one-to-one program in the near future?
I believe that students and staff are more than ready, because technology is so prevalent in daily life. We will continue to to see increased computer and technology usage in the classroom. Within the next decade or so many schools will move toward a one-to-one program in. Other schools will not have the resources necessary to implement a one-to-one program. the issue of appropriate online behavior arises since technology is such a big part of life and is used so often in the workplace. Schools should integrate technology into the classroom to the best of their ability, whether that be through a one-to-one program or a productive hour in the computer lab once a week.
Is this information still valuable if my school does not have a one-to-one program?
I would say yes. Most schools have a computer lab, or a computer or two within the classroom, or a handful of calculators for a math class to use. Whether or not the technology devices available are plentiful or portable, many of the factors brought up by the article should be considered before purchase. For example, durability is still important, especially since each device will be used by many students. Peripheral equipment is also still important, because what few devices are available should be used to their utmost potential.
Bouterse, Corn, Halstead, (August 2009). Choosing the perfect tools for one-to-one. Learning & Leading with Technology, 37, Retrieved August 7, 2009, from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3720092010/AugustNo1/37115t.pdf/AugustNo1/37115t.pdf
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