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Why 1:1?
1:1 initiatives provide each student-
and teacher- with a laptop computer. The technology is always
available. As outlined in Apple's "1:1
Learning" white paper, the effort to provide students with pervasive
technology is usually driven by 4 of goals:
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Improving Student
Achievement- Students show improvement on statewide assessments
and less discipline problems...but more importantly, they are
learning the skills they need for the 21st century.
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Advancing Digital Equity-Regardless of their
economic status, family background, gender or race, all students
have real access to technology.
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Enhancing Teaching and Learning- Learning
with laptops tends to be more rigorous and more authentic.
It's a more "hands-on" and real-world way to learn.
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Strengthening Economic Development- Nebraska
students gain the skills necessary to compete in a global economy.
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