Who Would Benefit from 1:1?

Easy answer: EVERYONE! Let me explain.

Students engaged in their Tumblebooks story

Students: Students benefit because they will be having fun learning. Apps like Math Ninja or Zombie Math are tricking students into thinking they are just playing! We use the Accelerated Math program at school. This greatly helps in differentiating student math. Students are able to go beyond what our second grade lesson says they should do that day. This helps them not get bored with math that is too easy.  One student in my class tries his best every time. He thinks when he gets most of the answers right, he is "going to the next level!" I love that he is so into his math lessons and treats it as a video game. Bebell and O'Duyer report that students enjoy searching the internet, writing papers, and using multimedia on their devices.

First grade teachers enjoying the last week of school.

Teachers: We are able to differentiate learning for our students. This allows students to go far beyond where the standards say they should at their grade level. Bebell and O'Duyer say that teachers are seeing more students eagerly engaged in their learning. ELA and math scores have also been linked to 1:1 technology usage. Students can easily do research and create presentations using their devices. When students can work easier, the teacher can become more of a facilitator than the leader. We are also producing students who will be prepared for the 21st century. Students will have the technological knowledge that employers will be able to build upon.

Student reading with her grandma on Grandparent's Day

Parents: Parents can have piece of mind that their child will be prepared for whatever types of jobs the future will throw at them. Their students are becoming more creative and using higher level thinking skills in their activities. Technology has it's kinks. Students must use problem solving skills to fix some of the bugs. Parents love the idea that their child is able to solve their own technological issues. When the question of " How was school today?" arises, children will actually have an answer! They will be excited to tell about what they did at school. Many of the problems parents had with their student being 1:1 was because the parent did not understand the technology themselves.

The one stoplight in Crothersville, Indiana

Community: The community will benefit from their school going 1:1 because the students will be better prepared for the job force. Students will be creating presentations, proficient in using a word processor, and an expert at navigating the internet before they leave fifth grade! Imagine what the middle school teachers, high school teachers, and college professors can build up with such a great start. The possibilities are endless for what our children will be capable with the support of their teachers, parents and community.The people who benefit from a 1:1 initiative can keep growing and growing.  When schools all over the nation are rolling out this new way for students to learn, the whole nation can benefit. 

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