Participants
Emerge One-to-One Wireless Learning Initiative
The following is a complete listing of the jurisdictions that participated.
| No. | Lead | Theme | Description of Initiative |
| 1 | Battle River Regional Division No. 31 Zone 4 |
1&2 |
"Using One-to-One Mobile Computing to Enhance Research, Communications and Assessment Skills in Senior High English and Social Studies" |
| 2 | Black Gold Regional Division No. 19 Zone 2/3 |
2 | "1 2 1 (One-to-One)" 102 students, 6 teachers, 2 administrators, 1 school, Grades 5-9. Will focus on universal design to increase the diversity of presentation styles to improve writing and communication skills in Covenant Christian School. Good support from all levels including parent community and Christian Society. Strong professional development plan in place. Commitment from district and community to sustain the project beyond 2010. |
| 3 | Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1 Zone 5 |
2 | "Engaging Students in a One-to-One Mobile Computing Environment" 100 students, 12 teachers, 3 administrators, 3 schools, Grades 4-12. Will focus on communication, assessment for learning and differentiation. Will provide with 24/7 access to laptops with an initial focus on Social Studies. Will explore assessment for learning strategies, differentiated learning and the attainment of 21st Century skills. Further supporting an AISI project promoting online collaboration tools. |
| 4 | Calgary School District No. 19 Zone 5 |
1 | "Assistive Technology and Learning: Supporting English as a Second Language Learners" 120 students, 12 teachers, 2 administrators, 3 schools, Grades 4, 7 and 10. Will focus on English as a Second Language. Grades 4 and 7 in full classes and Grade 10 students in congregated classes. Project will investigate the benefits of using Assistive Technologies, with both teachers and learners, to identify changes to the context of teaching and learning that may be required to achieve those benefits. Professional development plan will be addressed in-house though Innovative Learning Services. |
| 5 | Chinook's Edge School Division No. 73 Zone 4 |
1 | "One-to-One Mobile Computing Initiative: Improving Student Achievement through Technology and Assessment for Learning" 120 students, 4 teachers, 4 administrators, 4 schools, Grades 6, 7 and 9. Will focus on improving student achievement and implementing new assessment practices for high needs students in the areas of English and mathematics. |
| 6 | Edmonton Catholic Separate School District No. 7 Zone 2/3 |
2 | "Igniting the Future Today: Improving Student Learning in Targeted Areas" 100 students, 6 teachers, 3 administrators, 1 school, Grades 5-6. Will focus on core subjects specific to teaching and learning with technology and the attainment of 21st Century skills. The project will begin with Grade 5 students who will keep the laptops through to Grade 6. The site has previous experience with 1:1 mobile computing, wireless infrastructures, imaging machine strategies and are willing to be a model site for our community of practice. Good Leadership model that will also be beneficial. |
| 7 | Edmonton School District No. 7 Zone 2/3 |
1 | "One-to-One Computing to Enhance Literacy and 21st Century Skills for At-risk Students" 150 students, 12 teachers, 4 administrators, 6 schools, Grades 4-9. Will focus on FNMI, Low Achievement and Special Needs by providing rich learning opportunities using assistive technology for learning. The schools are connected to pre-service teachers at the University of Alberta by supporting 400 and 500 level courses focused on assistive technology for learning. The district has an online system for teacher professional development, student learning and parent communication. |
| 8 | Elk Island Public Schools Regional Division No. 14 Zone 2/3 |
2 | "Focus on Inquiry" 80 students, 14 teachers, 1 administrator, 1 school, Grade 7. Will focus on inquiry-based learning and evolving instructional practices that motivate students to become self-directed learners. Galileo and 2Learn providing professional development. Good support at all levels, both technical and educational. Clear vision supported by research. Students will keep the devices for the duration of the project (Grades 7-9). |
| 9 | Greater Southern Separate Catholic Francophone Education Region No. 4 Zone 5 |
1 | "Equity of Opportunity to Attain 21st Century Skills in Francophone Learning Communities" 67 students, 4 teachers, 3 schools, 3 administrators, Grade 6. Will use mobile computing to improve French language competencies in the classroom, at home and in the community. Students are given 24/7 access to technology, parents are involved in and support the project. |
| 10 | Greater St. Albert Catholic Regional Division No. 29 Zone 2/3 |
1 | "Learning with Technology Infusion Project" 65 students, 3 teachers, 1 administrator, 1 school, Grade 4. Will focus on universal design for learning, with an initial focus in Social Studies and Mathematics. Differentiated instruction and overall instructional strategies will be examined. Galileo will provide some of the professional development. The project will support the implementation of the new Social Studies curriculum with online/multimedia resources. |
| 11 | Lakeland Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 150 Zone 2/3 |
1 | "MindsON Through 1:1 Technology Project" 60 students, 4 teachers, 2 administrators, 2 schools, Grade 9. Will focus on the acquisition of 21st Century skills using emergent research on "How People Learn". The project will focus on student development of critical thinking and problem solving skills and developing self-directed learners within a diverse learning community. Note: Provided $130,000, in addition to the original $300,000, for the planning and delivery of two Summer Institutes in August 2007 and August 2008. |
| 12 | Medicine Hat School District No. 76 Zone 6 |
1 | "The 21st Century Classroom" 160 students, 8 teachers, 2 administrators, 2 schools, Grades 4-6. Will focus on the acquisition of 21st Century skills and the enhanced learning of students in all subject areas, with a special focus on English Language Arts and Mathematics. Project will promote the use of technology as a tool in the learning process (including the use of multimedia tools and resources). |
| 13 | Northern Gateway Regional Division No. 10 Zone 2/3 |
1 | "Learning without Borders" 100 students, 5 teachers, 2 administrators, 2 distinct geographical locations (360 km apart), Grade 4. Will have the advantage of working with mobile computing both on and off site. Students will also have access to a variety of technologies, including assistive technologies, to help improve student learning. The project will examine the impact of anywhere, anytime learning on student engagement and achievement. |
| 14 | Palliser Regional Division No. 26 Zone 6 |
1&2 | "Enhancing Writing Skills for Low Achieving Students in the Community of Coalhurst" 235 students, 17 teachers, 2 administrators, 3 schools, Grades 5-12. Will involve implementing technology-mediated reading and writing activities to improve student success for low achieving students. Differentiation of instruction is a project focus, as well as new teaching and learning practices. |
| 15 | Peace River School Division No. 10 Zone 1 |
2 | "Using One to One Mobile Computing to Enhance Learning for Grade Six Students" 112 students, 10 teachers, 3 administrators, 3 schools, Grades 5-6. Will involves Grade 5 and 6 classes with diverse populations of First Nation, Métis and Inuit (FNMI), French Immersion, English as a Second Language and special needs students in varying geographical locations. Focus will be on increasing student achievement and developing professional learning communities through 1:1 and videoconferencing. |
| 16 | Prairie Land Regional Division No. 25 Zone 5 |
1 | "Small Schools Preparing Students for Big Futures" 58 students, 7 teachers, 2 administrators, 1 school, Grades 9-12. Will initially focus on Grade 9 students, and the expansion of an effective program delivery model using videoconferencing. The project will provide students with anywhere, anytime access to curriculum and instruction in a rural community and will examine the impact on student engagement and achievement. |
| 17 | Rocky View School Division No. 41 Zone 5 |
1 | "UDL Breaking Down the Barriers to Learning" 133 students, 10 teachers, 2 administrators, 3 schools, Grades 6-8. Will focus on differentiating instruction, and using student-centered and technology innovations to maximize student learning. Each of these schools has a high number of students with diverse learning needs. This district is well positioned to implement and sustain the project. Research plan involves educational and technical measures for both qualitative and quantitative research. |
| 18 | St. Paul Education Regional Division No. 1 Zone 2/3 |
2 | "Increasing Aboriginal Achievement in the 21st Century" 114 students, 6 teachers and 6 assistants, 1 school, Grades 5-6. Will focus on increasing the level of student engagement, motivation, interest and achievement within First Nation, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) populations. Also involves the development of 21st Century skills for students and teachers. Will blend laptop program with videoconferencing. |
| 19 | Westwind School Division No. 74 Zone 6 |
2 | "The Power of One to One" 226 students, 9 teachers, 5 administrators, 5 rural schools, Grades 3 and 6. Will focus on digital literacy, inventive thinking, effective communication and high-productivity skills. Grade 6 classes will have 1:1, 24/7 access, and Grade 3 class will use a cart model. Galileo providing some professional development. Strong research components including both qualitative and quantitative research. |
| 20 | Wolf Creek School Division No. 72 Zone 4 |
1 | "Developing 21st Century Skills in Rural Multi-age Junior High Classrooms using One to One Mobile Computing - a Theme One Proposal to Enhance Teaching and Learning for Specific Student Populations" 100 students, 10 teachers, 2 administrators, 2 schools, Grades 7-9. Will focus on meeting the diverse needs of junior high students in multi-age classrooms that are the result of low-population rural communities. The 1:1 project will focus on developing 21st Century skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork and communication skills. |
| Approx Students = 2184 Approx Teachers = 159 Approx Admin = 50 |
Themes:
- Enhancing teaching and learning for specific student populations
- Improving student learning in targeted areas
Duration: On signing (March 2007) to August 2010. Project spanned 3 school years - 2007/2008 to 2009/2010
Updated on September 2011
