Easy answer:
EVERYONE! Let me explain.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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