This document provides guidance for teachers implementing a 1:1 classroom where every student has their own laptop or digital device. It recommends that teachers learn key digital tools like Google Classroom and apps, use project-based learning, and engage students on Twitter and blogs. Teachers are advised to plan their classroom layout without rows and to establish clear expectations around student preparation, data protection, and responsible use. The document also suggests collaborating with other teachers and having contingency plans for when technology issues arise. It concludes by noting that technology is just a tool and the teacher remains the most important factor in student engagement.

1. Implementing 1:1 in
Your Classroom
Betsy Halsey – Wilkes University

2. Now what do we do?
Learn
Prepare
Collaborate
Improvise

3. Learn
We’ve got this down!
 Google Classroom
 Apps
 Project Based Learning
 Twitter
 Blogs

4. Prepare
What will your classroom look like?
 Rows don’t work!
 Plan to wander.
 Plan distractions.
 Do you need a desk?

5. Prepare
What do you expect from your students?
 Preparation
 Protect their data
 Responsible use policy
 Your classroom expectations
 One tab open
 Screens up/ Screens down

6. Collaborate
There are experts among us!
 Technology Professional Learning Community
 “App” les for Lunch
 Technology Liaison
 Teams

7. Improvise
What will you do when:
 students’ computers break?
 the network is down?
 the app is not working?

8. Some things in education
will never change…
Technology is just a tool.
In terms of getting the
kids working together
and motivating them, the
teacher is the most
important. - Bill Gates

9. RESOURCES USED
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