Workshop Resources

Doing 1-to-1 Right!  The 6 Components of Success.

Implementing 1-to-1 learning with technology initiatives is much more complex than simply distributing computers to students and teachers.  Based on the learnings of Maine and other initiatives, this session explores the two critical components, and four necessary but supportive components of successful initiatives.

 

Doing 1to1 Right Presentation - PDF without video clips (22.3 MB)

Doing 1to1 Right Presentation - PDF - 4 Slides to a Page handout (9.9 MB)

Workshop Handout - PDF (108 KB)

MaineLearns.org - Interactive web site with resources for teachers. THE place to start when wanting to learn about MLTI.

The Maine Learning with Laptop Studies - Research & Evaluation of MLTI, plus the MLTI story.


Additional Resources

A Model for Success with 1-to-1
             Download a visual of the Model

Successful Strategies For MLTI Schools

Classroom observation form for technology rich (1-to-1) environments

Simple rubric for integrating technology into instruction

The 1to1 Stories Project - Sharing our stories to learn from each other and support those wanting to become involved in 1to1 learning with technology initiatives.

The 1-to-1 Advocate - answering educators questions about (and advocating for) 1-to-1 learning with laptop programs

Special Topic: Learning with Laptops
Provides some history of the Maine Learning Technology Initiative and then describes what MLTI project leaders consider to be the four keys to success: access, a focus on learning, leadership, and professional development in context.
Muir, M., Manchester, B., & Moulton J. (2005, Summer ). Special topic: learning with laptops. Educational Leadership, 62. Retrieved Sep 01, 2005.

The Power of One-to-One: Early Findings from the Maine Learning Technology Initiative
Examines the history and evolution of MLTI through the lens of several research and evaluation studies.
Muir, M., Knezek, G., & Christensen, R. (2004). The power of one-to-one: early findings from the Maine Learning Technology Initiative. Learning & Leading with Technology 32 (3), 6-11.
Copyright © 2004, International Society for Technology in Education
(PDF 660 KB)

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