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Henrico County Documents Laptop Success
A recent evaluation report shows improvement in many test scores as well as an increase in student motivation and school morale as a result of the 1:1 program.
Advancing One-to-One in Raymond, WA
After seeing student work, reviewing the results of a student survey and hearing the comments of teachers involved in the program, the school board has decided to pursue a second year of their one-to-one program.
Bryan One-to-One Program Now Expanding to Third Middle School
A successful laptop program at two middle schools in Bryan, TX, has earned the district the chance to extend the program to a third school.
Students Get Their Apple Each Day
Students at the Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School in the Boston area are issued laptops at the start of each day.
First Laptop Year Well-Reviewed in Kansas City
In Kansas City the public school district is completing the first year of its high school laptop program with lots of evidence of success.
Survey Guides Laptop Plans
Students love their laptops, according to a survey from the Eastern Townships School Board in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Expanding on Success in Chelsea, Michigan
Positive reception to Chelsea School District's sixth grade laptop program has administrators hoping for expansion to grades seven and beyond.
Palm Springs Welcomes One-to-One
Parents, students and teachers in Palm Springs, California, are enthusiastic about their school district’s new "24/7 Learning with Laptops" program.
Laptops Succeed in Juneau Alternative School
At risk high school students in Alaska are benefiting from a program that places computers in their hands 24/7.
German Study Shows Laptops Improve Reading, Writing and Independence
Classroom laptops have positive effects on learning, according to Germany's "1,000 Times 1,000" study.
Literacy Program Funds Laptops
More engaged and more active learners, improved scores and behavior, and student-driven classrooms are the results of classroom laptops for students at Holy Ghost Elementary in Dubuque, Iowa.
Laptops exceed expectations in Kansas City
Students, teachers and administrators in Kansas City love their laptops.
Learn about 1:1 in Auburn, Alabama
See the video, read the white paper, and find out more about this district, where one-to-one computing is transforming the way teachers teach and students learn.
Palm Springs Adds More Training
District leaders in Palm Springs, California, recognize the need for increased professional development.
Evaluation of Illinois laptop program planned at the starting gate
As Southeastern Middle School in Bowen, IL, begins its laptop program, its leaders will be watching to see if students having access to a computer anytime, anywhere, will improve attendance, achievement and later employment.
Good News from Maine About the Impact of Laptops on Writing Skills
A research study from the University of Southern Maine shows that the state’s one-to-one laptop program improves scores on writing skills assessments.
South Carolina Pilots iAm Laptop Program
The state-funded ninth grade program is aimed at enhancing achievement and increasing work force competitiveness.
Wireless Technology Acquitted in Bee Deaths
A three-year study concludes that a virus -- not mobile phone signals -- has led to the death of bees from "Colony Collapse Disorder."
Quiet Classrooms Boast Tablet PCs
Noiseless note-taking, pen input, a lightweight form factor and overall portability are all part of the appeal of today's tablet computers, which are becoming more affordable for schools.
One-to-One in the Heartland
The story of one Kansas school district that´s making laptop ownership for students a reality, despite the financial burden.
Maine to Create One-to-One Research Center
The University of Southern Maine will be home to the new Maine International Center for Digital Education focusing on what works with 1:1 computing and digital education.
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RESULTS

Michigan

Michigan ’s one-to-one Freedom to Learn initiative, implemented in the fall of 2004, reported increased student achievement. The 2005 Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) shows improvement in students’ math and reading scores.

From the Metiri Michigan profile, available online.  

Unintended Results

Indiana

Indiana reported three major surprises from their Tech-Know-Build one-to-one initiative:

  • Improvement in student-teacher relations
  • Increased involvement from parents and community members with students
  • Heightened enthusiasm from teachers

From the Metiri Indiana profile, available online.

Expectations

Henrico County pursued the initiative to achieve better returns on technology investment because limited computer lab time was inhibiting student access to technology. The goal of the initiative was to create more student access to technology and improve learning skills. High school reform was the initial goal that fueled the initiative.

Henry County focused on improving test scores and economic viability for the digital divide in its community. Student scores improved by 20 percent on state Standard of Learning (SOL) tests during the first year of the district’s laptop program.

From the Metiri Virginia profile, available online.




Good News from Maine About the Impact of Laptops on Writing Skills
A research study from the University of Southern Maine shows that the state’s one-to-one laptop program improves scores on writing skills assessments.

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