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Video Interviews with Teachers


In Spring, 2008, we began working with teachers in schools with established 1:1 programs to get their perspectives and insight on developing and maintaining a 1:1 program. The questions we've asked them are listed on the pages below, and their responses have been captured in short video clips on the pages that follow.

Taking the First Steps

  1. Looking back to the implementation of the 1-1 laptop program in your classroom, what would you say was the best thing you did to get the program started?
  2. What was the greatest challenge in implementing the program with the students?
  3. How did teaching in a 1-1 environment change your classroom practice?
    1. Instructional Techniques?
    2. Curriculum?
    3. Classroom set-up and classroom management strategies?
  4. What tips for successful implementation would you offer those considering or starting to plan a 1-1 initiative?

Maintaining the Momentum

  1. What was the greatest challenge in maintaining with the students the initial excitement and momentum of 1-1 learning?
  2. Has there been an impact on student achievement since the implementation of 1-1 learning that you believe can be correlated to the 1-1 initiative?
  3. As the weeks passed, did any equipment use or operational problems occur? How were these resolved?
  4. What three factors do you believe are essential to maintaining progress and success in a 1-1 learning classroom?

Telling the Story

  1. What are some tips for communicating with parents as a 1-1 learning initiative is implemented?
  2. What type of interaction with colleagues is essential to the success of 1-1 learning?
  3. What does it take to keep building and district leadership in the loop and supportive of a 1-1 initiative?
  4. What has worked the best to gain parent and community buy-in for 1-1 learning?