Resources
Articles
New Students, New Tools, New Possibilities: Creating digital learning environments (Technology & Learning, NewBay Media, 2007)
1 to 1 Learning: One student. One computer. One great way to learn, Apple
1 to 1 Learning: Why 1 to 1 learning?, Apple
1 to 1 Learning: 1 to 1 results, Apple
One-to-One in Texas (Technology & Learning, January 2007)
One-to-One: Shifting perspectives (The Journal, August 2006)
One-to-One: Lessons learned (The Journal, September 2006)
The Power of One-to-One: Early Findings from the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (Learning and Leading with Technology, November 2004)
One-to-One Laptop Initiatives: Providing tools for 21st century learners (Center for Digital Education, 2004)
Fulfilling the promise of ed tech: Laptops spur learning (eSchool News Online, February 2004)
Sites
One-to-One Institute
K-12 Computing Blueprint: Your resource for one-to-one computing
1-to-1 Computing
Publications
1-To-1 Learning: Laptop programs that work (Livingston, P. (2006). Washington, D.C.: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE))
Planning Documents
1-To-1 Parent Letter (PDF) - providing parents initial information about the 1:1 Learning program.
1-To-1 Learning Program Guidelines (PDF) - booklet that provides all the guidelines to which the students and parents must adhere.
Platform Evaluation (PDF) - a 30-page study (conducted collaboratively with IT and the ICRE planning team) comparing the Macintosh and Windows platforms and providing a recommendation for which best supports curriculum goals and objectives of KMS.
Training Documents
SHIFT Happens (Video)
Basic Training, Grade 7 (PDF) - Document distributed to students during the grade 7 basic training session. Topics include Mac Book Guide, Usage, Logging in and out, Password Guidelines, etc.
Basic Training, Grade 8 (PDF) - Document distributed to students during the grade 8 basic training session. Topics include Usage, Guidelines, etc.
Basic Troubleshooting (PDF) - Simple troubleshooting tips created for students.
Classroom Expectations (PDF) - Visual guide of common classroom expectations pertaining to the 1:1 Learning Program held by all KMS teachers.
Copyright Chart (PDF) - Technology & Learning's copyright and fair use matrix that provides examples of what is legal.
Follow-Up Training, Grade 7 (PDF) - Training topics that each grade 7 Middle School team was responsible for covering after students received their basic training.
Follow-Up Training, Grade 8 (PDF) - Training topics that each grade 8 Middle School team was responsible for covering after students received their basic training.
Printing Guidelines (PDF) - Guidelines or tips for student printing in the classroom.
Teacher Troubleshooting (PDF) - Basic troubleshooting guidelines for teachers.
Rollout Documents
Laptop Repair Request Form (PDF) - Form completed by students before bringing their computer to the Wahi Lolouila or repair center.
Rollout Checklist (PDF) - A checklist distributed to students on the rollout day that is used to ensure that everything is fine with their KS issued laptop.
Rollout Reminders, Grade 7 (PDF) - Important announcements that teachers share with students on the first day that students receive their laptops.
Home Printer Access (PDF) - A memo addressing the "printing from home" issue and general guidelines on how to set up a home printer.
Student Home Use, Grade 7 (PDF) - Reminders for students about using their computers at home. Topics include logging in at night, charging computers and connecting to the Internet.
Student Home Use, Grade 8 (PDF) - Reminders for students about using their computers at home. Topics include logging in at night, charging computers and connecting to the Internet.
Integration Expectations for Teachers (PDF) - A proposed matrix indentifying how much teachers might integrate from year 1 to 5, and the support required to ensure experiential success.
