"Technology is so important. It’s not an extracurricular activity for a student. It’s not an add-on any more. It’s not a class that we go to. It has to be embedded daily."

"Higher order thinking is phenomenally better than it was before. So it’s made me a MUCH better teacher… I don’t have discipline problems in the classroom because the kids are too busy learning."

"We focus more on the topic. We listen to our teachers more and we learn more. It’s entertaining but it also makes us work more. "

"As we began to explore technology in the classroom, we began to discover an interest level that increased engagement significantly and therefore learning increased. It didn’t really matter whether it was a low-performing child or a child that was a high performer. This was an appeal to all children."

The goal of Auburn’s 21 st Century Learning Initiative is to “prepare … students and educators to be contributing members of an ever-increasing technological and global society through an anytime, anywhere learning environment.” The program involves the use of Gateway tablet computers and a variety of other technologies by students at a number of different grade levels

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 21 ST CENTURY LEARNING INITIATIVE

Download the White Paper, Part 1
In this, the first of three white papers on the Auburn City Schools’ one-to-one initiative, you will learn about planning, policy-setting and funding for the program.

Download the White Paper, Part 2
The second installment in this three-part series examines infrastructure, professional development and curriculum choices that went into enacting change in Auburn.

Download the White Paper, Part 3 new
This final white paper examines the results of Auburn's one-to-one program and looks ahead to what's next.

VIEW THE VIDEO

Available in two formats, this video explores the impact of one-to-one computing on elementary, middle and high school students in Auburn. Hear from students, teachers, a principal, the dean of Auburn University’s Department of Education, and the district superintendent.

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• 10 year program budget


• Goal #1: Improving the delivery of instruction to realize the benefits of 1:1


• Goal #2: Increasing student achievement, engagement and ability to learn


• Goal #3: Creating equitable opportunities for student learning