I'll make sure I post it as a reference on the wiki.
Tami Brass
MS Technology Coordinator
St. Paul Academy & Summit School
http://www.spa.edu
tbrass@spa.edu
http://www.tech4teaching.org
http://del.icio.us/brasst
tamilb@mac.com
On Friday, December 14, 2007, at 11:45AM, "Meany, Catherine" <cmeany@boston.k12.ma.us> wrote:
>Tami,
>
>To start you want to read Pam Livingston's book which you can get at the ISTE bookstore. Compiles excellent information from many independent schools. Our group is finding it invaluable.
>
>Product Code: LAPTOP
> Product: 1-to-1 Learning: Laptop Programs that Work
> Unit Price: 34.95
>
>http://www.iste.org/source/Orders/isteProductDetail.cfm?product_code=LAPTOP
>
>
>***************
>
>When every student in the classroom has a laptop, tablet, or handheld computer at their fingertips, a whole new world of instructional possibilities appears. Get ready to map those possibilities with Pamela Livingston's guide to 1-to-1 programs that work. You'll find practical planning advice and a host of implementation resources.
>
>Learn how to:
>
>* Form an effective and inclusive planning committee
>* Choose hardware and software that will integrate well with existing systems
>* Select the most cost-effective purchasing, support, and funding options
>* Anticipate and overcome logistical challenges
>* Plan professional development activities that inspire teacher buy-in
>* And much, much more!
>
>Learn from the leaders of the most successful 1-to-1 programs in the country how to plan and roll out a program that will work from day 1!
>
>**************************
>
>Cathy Meany
>
>Boston Latin School
>
>
>________________________________
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>From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Tami Brass
>Sent: Fri 12/14/2007 12:35 PM
>To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>Subject: 1-1 Laptop program evaluation request
>
>
>
>Hello,
>
>My school has had a 1-1 student laptop program in place for about 7 years. Our technology committee is in the process of evaluating the program and would like to know what other schools, independent schools in particular, are doing in terms of 1-1 programs.
>
>Some of the questions we?re tackling for our program:
>? What should be the grade level configuration?
>? What access is optimal at each grade?
>? Might carts be a better model for some grades?
>? Should some grades have more restrictions than others?
>? How are independent schools paying for the technology? School purchase? Parent purchase? Parent lease? Tech fees? Other?
>? Who determines make/model of laptop?
> o Mac vs Windows
> o Mixed platform with standard spec/cross-platform
> o Traditional laptop vs. Tablet
> o Software suites
>? What are some exemplary independent schools with 1-1 programs?
>
>I?d appreciate any feedback you can provide on the topic. I?d like to compile the info, resources and examples I find into a wiki for the committee.
>
>I'll gladly share the resources with anyone who provides feedback :-)
>
>Thanks,
>
>Tami Brass
>MS Technology Coordinator
>St. Paul Academy & Summit School
>http://www.spa.edu <http://www.spa.edu/>
>tbrass@spa.edu
>http://www.tech4teaching.org <http://www.tech4teaching.org/>
>http://del.icio.us/brasst
>tamilb@mac.com
>
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