1:1 Technology Initiative


1:1 Technology Initiative
 
A 1:1 technology initiative means that students are each given an electronic device (such as an iPad) to help further their education and improve student achievement. The goal of this pilot program is to determine if a 1:1 program would benefit the students of OLCHS.
 
Vision Statement
 
Our vision is to create a student centered learning environment where technology is utilized to further education, communication, and opportunities for life-long learning. Through the 1:1 initiative, teachers and students will be provided tools to support the curriculum, to increase productivity, to encourage creativity and problem solving, provide universal access and develop 21st century skills. Initial and continuous professional development will provide teachers with the skills and tools needed to integrate 1:1 technology into the curriculum, and provide support to ensure that the technology is being used to its maximum potential in the classroom.


 
Goals
 

Build the Capacity of our Instructional Teams

The 1:1 environment provides us with the opportunity to…

  • collaborate on common documents and assessments.
  • share course materials over the web.
  • create lessons and student-centered activities
  • promote creativity and critical thinking.
  • enhance curriculum beyond the text.

Plan a Systematic Intervention Program
The 1:1 environment provides us with the opportunity to…

  • Place instant assessment tools at the student's fingertips.
  • monitor progress through online Mastery Manager software.
  • addressing multiple learning modalities.

Enhance All Stakeholder Engagement
The 1:1 environment provides us with the opportunity to enhance engagement for…

  • students
  • parents
  • staff
  • local media
  • community
  • business

Develop Our Students' 21st Century Skills
The 1:1 environment provides us with the opportunity to embrace…

  • Life and Career Skills
  • Learning and Innovation Skills – Critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity
  • Information, Media, and Technology Skills
  • Core Subjects – Reading, Writing and Arithmetic and 21st Century Theme

 

iPad Pilot Program

Phase 1: January-May 2014
Phase 2: 2014-2015 school year
Phase 3: 2015-2016 school year
Examples of iPads in the Classroom
iPad Help