Module 8 Activity 6 one-to-one learning

One to one computing learning is one in which each student works independently on a device at home or at school.  Ubiquitous learning is encouraged and there is an attempt to bridge the digital divide between those who can afford and those who cannot afford the devices.  In addition, differentiated learning is encouraged since students are able to learn at their own pace based on their needs.  The use of technology encourages students to become more engaged in the lesson and participate more in class.  On the down side, however, most one-to-one implementation strategies are based on the new tool as the focus of the program. Unless teachers break out of the limited vision that one-to-one computing is about the device, schools are doomed to waste their resources.

Technology will not be in every classroom and there are some principles learnt in the one to one vision that may be implemented in the classroom without technology. Chief among them is the need for teachers to continuously develop and be prepared at all times.  In this way, the learning will be focussed and the tasks meaningful. In addition, it is important that the students manipulate the learning as much as possible, using critical thinking and problem solving skills.