Why One-To-One?

I read two articles. The first article I read was about why we have to move past one-to-one.  As a teacher at a one-to-one school there were some valid points. Sometimes one-to-one is implemented as a way to show off the things we have and the program lacks vision. The focus is on the device itself. They used the term spray and pray in the article. Spray or spread the technology to everyone and pray that you see a learning increase. There are still teachers in my building who do not use the technology they have been given.  The short time we are given at an inservice to work with technology just isn't enough. Teachers are bombarded with tools but aren't given time to practice using them. The other article I read was how to make a one-to-one classroom effective. Here are the ten tips. Let teacher play with their technology give them time to create. Create a physical space in your classroom that allows for different type of work, individual, group, and partner. Create a class website. Have blogging rules. Be a facilitator rather than the bearer or knowledge. Plan for how student s will interact with the materials given to them. Let them create! Differentiate. Don't force students to organize things in your own way. If they want to use stickies or a calendar let them. Manage content, and try flipping your lessons. I think both of these article focus on one thing. There has to be clear communication and vision for the program teachers, parents, and students.

http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2015/04/03/10-rules-for-a-successful-one-to-one-classroom

http://novemberlearning.com/educational-resources-for-educators/teaching-and-learning-articles/why-schools-must-move-beyond-one-to-one-computing/