About 1:1

What is a digital 1:1 initiative?

An environment in which all students use computing devices, such as wireless laptops or tablets, in order to learn anytime and anywhere.

What are the goals of this initiative?

• To increase student engagement and learning.
• To provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary for academic and workplace success.
• To enhance student content knowledge through the use of digital resources.
• To integrate technology and instructional best practices to meet the needs of each learner.

Frequently asked questions about 1:1 digital transformation:

Does 1:1 computing raise student achievement and student engagement in learning?

The addition of computer devices alone will not raise student achievement or engagement. As with any learning resource, how the devices are used for instruction is what benefits student learning.

Is 1:1 computing just one more in a list of educational fads?

No. It’s a our way of leveling the playing field for access and opportunity for all students. Not too long ago, the learning resources that were available to students were the teacher and the books in the classroom or the school library, typically a quite limited number. 1:1 computing gives students the access to more resources than has ever been possible.

Does 1:1 mean students are using technology all the time? Will they no longer use paper, pencils, books?

1:1 does not mean that students are using their computers all the time. 1:1 does not mean that students will stop using notebooks and journals written in their own hand. 1:1 does not mean undisciplined meandering.

It is in our best interest to show students how to use the technology, ethically and effectively, to master the power that technology access can bring! Teachers need to be masters of their curricula and of critical thinking and citizenship pedagogy — something that students can’t learn from the internet but through sustained practice under the caring watch of a forward-looking teacher.