Think Local, Blog Global
Written on March 14, 2007 – 12:32 pm | by erniec
Still digesting all of the great conversations and ideas I encountered at the NCaect conference. I would like to improve how I utilize blog and wiki technologies for professional collaboration and discussion. Thinking locally this means engaging teachers, media specialists, and technology staff within my school and throughout North Carolina. Of course, if a global audience becomes involved that would be great.
One topic mentioned yesterday was 1 to 1 computing – where each student is equipped with a laptop or tablet pc. Many proponents of this model contend it is a guaranteed way to improve student achievement. To me it seems like an ongoing expense (a large one) which requires the addition of technology staff who are not necessarily occupying teaching roles. Would it be better to acquire fewer computers and hire more media specialists and teachers to show students how to use these tools? What are your thoughts and/or experiences with 1 to 1 computing?
Please contribute any websites or research about 1 to 1 computing at the Mediacentered wiki.
