We would like to share some of the information that has been part of our own learning and thinking as we have moved towards implementing our BYOD initiative.
Below are some links to research and web articles and videos relating to technology initiatives and 1:1 programs being implemented around the globe. There is a lot to take in, so feel free to pick and choose the articles that appeal to you.
What difference do technological devices make to student learning and achievement?
Overview of a recent quantatiative research project from Waikato University
What is the internet doing to our brains?
http://www.thersa.org/events/video/vision-videos/dr-paul-howard-jones
21st Century Schools
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScUq7iZk9rQ
Digital Information Literacy: what is it and how do you get it?
http://akoaotearoa.ac.nz/mi/community/.../digital-information-literacy-what-it-an
Why one-to-one computing?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech197.shtml
Living in the digital "now"
http://www.core-ed.org/thought-leadership/ten-trends/ten-trends-2014/digital-now
Learning to Change - Changing to Learn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tahTKdEUAPk
Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation - The compelling case for change
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg5cWQ2gAWw
Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow - Today
http://ali.apple.com/acot2/program.shtml
To use iPads effectively - first ask "Why?"
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/ipad-using-effectively-strategies-best-practices-apps.shtml
Tablets haven't killed the PC yet
http://thejournal.com/articles/2012/03/20/tablets-havent-killed-the-pc-yet.aspx
10 Major Technology Trends in education
http://thejournal.com/articles/2014/02/03/10-major-technology-trends-in-education.aspx
Building 21st Century Writers
http://thejournal.com/articles/2012/03/07/building-21st-century-writers.aspx?sc_lang=en
Character Education for the Digital Age
http://www.ascd.org/publications/...Character-Education-for-the-Digital-Age.aspx