This document summarizes a presentation about preparing teachers for a 1:1 classroom environment. It discusses considerations for implementing a 1:1 program like having a clear vision, ongoing professional development, and realistic goals. It then details a school's three-year transition to a 1:1 program where they provided laptops to all students in grades 7-12 and supported teachers with training. They aimed to create more student-centered learning, authentic projects, and anytime learning opportunities through their transition.

1. ARE YOUR TEACHERS
READY FOR A 1:1
CLASSROOM?
TIM LEISTER
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION COACH
ELANCO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Please join the session
online discussion at:
todaysmeet.com/121

2. OBJECTIVES FOR TODAY’S SESSION
• Discuss some ideas to consider before
and during a 1:1 implementation
• Describe the 3-year implementation
process at Garden Spot High School and
Middle School
• Share thoughts and offer suggestions
for a successful 1:1 implementation
among the people in the group.

3. SOME IDEAS TO CONSIDER…….
• It’s not about the device, it’s about the learning.
• Don’t wait for the “right time” to go 1:1
• Regardless of the device or the experience level of
the staff, professional development is needed.
And needs to be on-going…and going….
• Commonality is important among all the
stakeholders
• Be realistic about the goals for the first year of
implementation

4. ANYWHERE ANYTIME LEARNING AT ELANCO
3 Aspects of Anywhere-Anytime Learning at Elanco
1.A safe and secure device that meets all curriculum needs
2.A robust learning management system
3.Transformation of classroom instruction
Overall Objectives for Year 1 of AAL
• Create a more student-centered approach to learning
• Provide more real-world and authentic learning opportunities for students
• Offer more opportunities for Anywhere-Anytime student learning

5. ANYWHERE-ANYTIME LEARNING AT ELANCO
2011-12 School Year – Year before implementation
• Monthly meetings of the 1:1 Learning Committee, which
included Teachers, Students, Administration and
Technology Department Members
• Implemented a Middle School pilot program with one 8th
grade team of four teachers and approximately 125
students. We started in February, and continued through
the end of the school year.
• Students were provided with Windows 7 Lenovo x120
series laptops and a backpack carrying case

6. ANYWHERE-ANYTIME LEARNING AT ELANCO
2012-13 School Year – Year 1
• Implemented a 1:1 program with all students in
grades 7-9 (approximately 750 students)
• Students provided with Windows 7 Lenovo x130
series laptops and an over the shoulder carrying case
• Two separate offerings of a 5-day professional
development trainings for teachers in the summer for
all teachers in grades 7-9.
• Teachers could be paid at curricular rate for attending
days 1-4, or use one “trade off” day. Day 5 was
optional and unpaid.

7. ANYWHERE-ANYTIME LEARNING AT ELANCO
2013-14 School Year – Year 2
• Continued with 1:1 program with grades 7-9 and
added all students in grades 10-12 using the same
Windows 7 Lenovo x130 series laptops and case
• Approximately 1500 students totals
• BYOD optional for grades 11-12 (Windows 7 or 8 only).
• Similar 5-day professional development trainings for
teachers in the summer for all teachers in grades 10-12
• Made the decision to change LMS from Moodle to
Canvas

8. ANYWHERE-ANYTIME LEARNING AT ELANCO
2014-15 School Year – Year 3
• Continue with 1:1 program grades 7-12. Expand to
elementary (but not allow home use).
• BYOD now available for grades 9-12. Any device
with at least a ten inch screen size.
• Continued development of digital courses in
Canvas across many different subject areas
• Implementation of Spartan Digital Competencies
for Teachers

9. RESOURCES
• eLearning Revolution Wikispace
 http://iu13elearningrevolution.wikispaces.com/
 Session 1 on June 25th : Are your teachers ready for a 1:1
Classroom?