Resources

With the rapid growth of one-to-one mobile computing in recent years, several resources are available related to planning, implementation and evaluation phases of 1:1 wireless learning initiatives. Key research reports and planning resources have been identified and are listed below. You will also find links to wireless learning web sites and collections of multimedia learning resources.

Year One Video

Research Reports

Alberta Education; One-to-One Mobile Computing - Literature Review (August 2006)
America's Digital Schools 2006, An Education Survey of National Significance, http://www.ads2006.org/main/index.php
Barrios, Tina, et al; Laptops for Learning: Final Report and Recommendations of the Laptops for Learning Task Force; March 22, 2004; Retrieved August 2006, http://etc.usf.edu/L4L/index.html
Beaulieu, Chantal; "Eastern Townships School Board reveals exciting preliminary research results for laptop initiative"; Press Release, Eastern Townships School Board; Retrieved August 2006, http://www.etsb.qc.ca/en/EnhancedLearningStrategy/press_release/press_release_2004_12_06.pdf
Davies, Anne; "Finding Proof of Learning in a One-to-One Computing Classroom"; April 2004; Connections Publishing
Jeroski, Sharon; Research Report: The Wireless Writing Program 2004-2005; September 2005; Retrieved August 2006, http://www.prn.bc.ca/wwp2005.pdf
Lemke, Cheryl; Martin, Crystal;
- One-to-One Computing in Maine: A State Profile; December 15, 2003; Retrieved August 2006, http://www.metiri.com/NSF-Study/ME-Profile.pdf
- One-to-One Computing in Indiana: A State Profile; March 3, 2004; Retrieved August 2006, http://www.metiri.com/NSF-Study/INProfile.pdf
- One-to-One Computing in Michigan: A State Profile; April 7, 2004; Retrieved August 2006, http://www.metiri.com/NSF-Study/MIProfile.pdf
- One-to-One Computing in Virginia: A State Profile; May 12, 2004; Retrieved August 2006, http://www.metiri.com/NSF-Study/VAProfile.pdf
Livingston, Pamela; 1-to1 Learning: Laptop Programs That Work; International Society for Technology in Education, Washington, DC; 2006 (This three part resource describes what a 1-to-1 laptop program can mean for students, teachers and schools, reviews research on the effects of 1-to-1 access on teaching and learning in K-12 schools, delves into planning and implementing a laptop program, and provides strategies and samples of how teachers and administrators can effectively manage the 1-to-1 classroom to make the most of ubiquitous access.)
Mitchell Institute; Great Maine Schools Project: One-to-One Laptops in a High School Environment, Piscataquis Community High School Study, FINAL REPORT; February 2004; Retrieved August 2006, http://www.mitchellinstitute.org/Gates/pdf/One-to-One_Laptops_Report.pdf
Penuel, W. R. (2005). Research: What it says about 1-to-1 learning. Cupertino, CA: Apple Computer, Inc. Available online at: http://www.ubiqcomputing.org/Apple_1-to-1_Research.pdf.
Silvernail, David; Lane, Dawn; The Impact of Maine's One-to-One Laptop Program on Middle School Teachers and Students: Phase One Summary Evidence; Maine Education Policy Research Institute; February 2004; Retrieved August 2006, http://www.usm.maine.edu/cepare/Reports/MLTI_Report1.pdf

Planning Resources

Partnership for 21st Century Skills, http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/
Underwritten by Gateway; "One-to-One Laptop Initiatives: Providing Tools for 21st Century Learners"; Copyright 2004, Center for Digital Education http://www.centerdigitalgov.com/; Retrieved August 2006 (requires free registration),
Underwritten by Gateway; "K-12 One-to-One Computing Handbook: A compete resource for policy makers, school boards, superintendents, and the K-12 community"; Copyright 2005, Centre for Digital Education http://www.centerdigitalgov.com/; Retrieved August 2006 (requires free registration), http://www.gateway.com/work/pdf/edu/K12_1to1_Computing_Handbook.pdf
Underwritten by Hewlett Packard, Intel Corporation, Microsoft; 1:1 Computing: A guidebook to help you make the right decisions; a special section of Technology and Learning published as a 44 page brochure, November 2005, Copyright 2005 CMP Media LLC, Integrated Marketing Solutions; Retrieved August 2006, http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/d/c/8dc3ebfe-6849-4534-a4b7-846a8c327874/HP1to1Guide.pdf
Underwritten by Intel Corporation; Blueprint Solutions for K-12 One-to-One Computing Intiatives - A resource for education leaders and others interested in implementing one-to-one anytime, anywhere computing in K-12 education; Copyright 2005; Retrieved August 2006, http://www.k12blueprint.com/k12/blueprint/cd/02.pdf
Zucker, Andrew Ed.D., Senior Research Scientist, The Concord Consortium; One-to-One Computing Evaluation Consortium: POLICY BRIEF, Starting School Laptop Programs: Lessons Learned; November 2005 Number 1; Retrieved September 2006, http://ubiqcomputing.org/Lessons_Learned_Brief.pdf