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1:1 Learning Environments

September 25, 2009

Last night I started a new Ning for 1:1 Learning Environments – http://1to1learningenvironments.ning.com/ There are many schools now considering going down the 1:1 laptop path, whether they are part of the netbook trial here in Victoria or doing it on their own, just as my college is.

Learning about the new machines

When we first considered the 1:1 laptop initiative for our Year 7s, there were many things to think about, from hardware and software, how the students and teachers were going to use them, storage and care, and so on.  We had to work quickly as we were a brand new college starting up and we only had one term to set things up.  In reality it was even less time for me as I only officially began at the school in late November, giving me 4 weeks to get things ready!

I used my PLN, Professional Learning Network, to help me find out what other schools did, their challenges and their successes.  I had many educators offering support and advice, Patrick Woessner, being one of them.

I am hoping that the new 1:1 Learning Environment Ning will help educators connect with others who are either thinking of going down this road or well on their way.

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