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1:1 Laptop Initiative

Explore the impact of 1:1 laptop environments on student outcomes in writing and math, teacher confidence, and potential concerns like misuse and funding. Learn about the benefits and challenges presented by laptop integration, with key insights and references for informed decision-making.

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1:1 Laptop Initiative

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  1. 1:1 Laptop Initiative Pros and Cons

  2. Main purposes of 1:1 environment • Online research and productivity tools • “more learner-, assessment-, community-, and knowledge-centered” • Drill and Practice • Self-paced, individualized instruction • Majority of observations recorded high-level, individualized exercises • Multimedia online environments • Classroom websites • Disseminate information, facilitate communication and enhance instruction

  3. Student Outcomes: Writing • Writing scores • Performance standards increased by 22% for the students who had laptops in one year (Jeroski, 2003) • Average scores of students who used laptop for all phases of writing process was better than 75% of students who did not (Silvernail & Gritter, 2007) • Students who used laptops for the writing process became better writers in general, including when using paper and pencil

  4. Student Outcomes: Mathematics • Not as widespread and significant results as with writing, possibly because laptops were used least frequently in math • In South Carolina, 7th grade students in 1:1 program significantly outscored non-participants (after 2 years) (Stevenson, 1998)

  5. Teacher Outcomes of 1:1 environment • Greater confidence in ability to integrate laptop use into lesson and align with curriculum • Over 70% of teachers reported that they were able to better meet curricular goals and individualize instruction (Rockman, 2000) • More likely to encourage student-lead inquiry and collaborative work (Rockman, 2000) • Teacher able to transition to coach/facilitator role

  6. Concerns • Simply providing a student with a laptop did not increase achievement • Misuse of laptops (inappropriate downloading, cheating on tests, hacking into school and local business networks) • Can be viewed as a distraction by teachers • Funding for equipment as well as repairs

  7. Other considerations • Teachers will need ample professional development; • Job-embedded, student-centered, collegial, ongoing, and metacognitive (Lemke and Martin, 2004a)

  8. References • Dunleavy, M., Dextert, S., & Heinecke, W.F. (2007). What added value does a 1:1 student to laptop ratio bring to technology-supported teaching and learning? Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 23, 440-452. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2729.2007.00227.x • Holcomb, L. (2009). Results & lessons learned from 1:1 laptop initiatives: A collective review. TechTrends, 53 (6), 49-54. Retrieved from ERIC.

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