Preparing Students with 21st Century Skills

January 2008 Blog Posts (2)

Introduction

Hello. I am the Technology Integration Coordinator for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, a large suburban district in southeastern Michigan. We have had a 1:1 laptop program since 1999. I work with teachers to help them use the technology in effective ways. I look forward to sharing lessons learned and collaborating with other folks who have 1:1 programs.

Added by Pam Shoemaker on January 8, 2008 at 7:32am — 1 Comment

Maine's Laptop Initiative - Research Results Show Improved Writing Skills!

Recent research studies report that Maine's laptop initiative helped to improve student writing skills. You can read more about this research here:

http://www.usm.maine.edu/cepare/Impact_on_Student_Writing_Brief.pdf

http://www.k12blueprint.com/k12/blueprint/story_good_news_from_maine_about_the_impact_of_laptops_on_writing_skills.php

What changes have you seen in your students at your school if you have laptop programs currently in place? Are the paradigms of… Continue

Added by Julene on January 7, 2008 at 9:59pm — No Comments