1to1

toc INTRODUCTION =The 1-to-1 Student Laptop Initiative =

What is it?
1-to-1 refers to the ratio of //one computer - to - one student//, meaning each student has his or her "own" computer. Some schools that do 1-to-1 programs require families to purchase the computers, but in our case Constellation will purchase and own the computers, and they will be assigned to students to use during the school year.

Why are we doing it?
Computers are powerful learning tools and can have amazing impact on student motivation and achievement. Three Constellation schools have received grants from the Walton Family Foundation that have enabled us to launch the 1-to-1 initiative.

There are many reasons why we believe we will have a great positive impact on student achievement with 1-to-1. For details about 1-to-1 programs in education, see the 1-to-1 web sites and research and studies pages.

Which schools are involved?
Three Constellation Schools will begin implementing 1-to-1 during the 2008-2009 school year: [|Old Brooklyn Community Middle] [|Puritas Community Middle] [|Westpark Community Middle]

Do you want to learn more?
For answers to many more questions about 1-to-1 programs in general, and about 1-to-1 at Constellation in particular, read our //Q & A// style Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.

=RESOURCES FOR 1:1 PROGRAMS =

Educational Collaborators training materials - this wiki includes presentation materials, tutorials, activities, videos, sample projects etc. [|Constellation 1-to-1 Ning] - a sample Ning set up for teacher training and collaboration

Resources for 1-to-1

Letter to Students and Letter to Parents

Laptop User Guide and Instruction Manuals

[|The Laptop Institute] media type="custom" key="4063053"


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