Laptop+Program

**LAPTOP PROGRAM**
Year 7s are engaging in a 1:1 laptop program. We have chosen the Apple MacBook because of its ease of use and the amazing programs that come with the laptop. This year will be a trial year for us as we as teachers and the students will have a lot to learn about how best to use the technology in meaningful ways.

RESEARCH
Most of the research comes from the USA. These two papers provide some interesting informatio regarding the positives and challenges of a 1:1 program.





WAYS FORWARD
A step by step guide to establishing a laptop program.



Some ideas for using laptops in the classroom.



**CASE STUDIES**
Shoreline District, Seattle, USA. I visited Echo Lake Elementary in January 2007 and can vouch for the work they were doing at this school. They have progressed since I visited and are now running a 1:1 program similar to ours. http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/story.php?itemID=15294 media type="file" key="Shoreline_SD-Short-iPhone.mov" and more movies here : - http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/collection.php?collection=2754