So far there are lots of positives to the 1:1. We started a 1:1 here
at South Hamilton this year. We went with MacBooks for all the
students 7-12 (about 380). The most important thing in ANY 1:1 is
professional development, the more the better. If you can start now do
so. One of the things we liked about Apple was the PD that we were
able to have that showed our staff how to use the tools and create
truly integrated lessons. Insurance is another big deal, work for the
best possible price for you and your users. One of the bad things is
just the sheer amount of work, there is a BIG increase in work so
anything you can do to streamline the process is going to be a big
help. Also don't expect 100% buy-in, you will not get it. I think 1:1
would be a great topic for a future tech coord meeting, since NF and
SH are both 1:1 (Apple) and Poky (HP) will be 1:1 next year from what
I hear. There are lots of things to consider, far more than anything
that can be put into an email. Last bit of advice for now, visit as
many schools doing 1:1 that you can, go to NF, go to West Side in
Omaha. Also any other question I know I would be happy to answer.
Karl H. Hehr
Technology/Curriculum Director
South Hamilton CSD
www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us
515.827.5418 (W)
515.209.9767 (C)
515.827.5368 (F)
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On Sep 9, 2009, at 4:16 PM, Brad Kruse wrote:
We started discussing going to one-to-one laptops grades 7-12 at MNW
next year. If you have done this within your district already,
please share your thoughts (good and bad). We already have a quote
from the Apple rep. and will be working with HP also. We are and
have always been a Windows district. Apple has a good solution but
very costly in comparison.
Manson Northwest Webster-Home of the Cougars!
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