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Pick One to Get Started!
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Global Education Resources
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Laptop Learning: Preparing Students for Tomorrow

In order to prepare our students to be successful global citizens, we need to guide them to be self–directed in their learning and to be lifelong learners. Ubiquitous computing such as that in a school with laptops allows students to be self–directed in their studies. "Laptop learning" is one way that educators can provide opportunities for students to be engaged and empowered with their own education. Share your successes, your thoughts, your ideas, and your concerns here so that we can communicate and collaborate to create authentic learning experiences for our students.

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NECC 2008

Going to NECC in San Antonio? Interested in connecting with other Laptop Learning members who will be there to network or discuss your laptop program? If so, let us know you will be there, and we'll try to find a day/time when we can all say hello face-to-face! See you in Texas!

Posted on May 27th, 2008 at 11:00pm — 2 Comments (Add)

Going "Green" at Laptop Schools

One of the focal points of this year's iSummit is environmentalism and being a "green" school. The Gillespie School in La Jolla has installed solar panels on their campus to conserve energy. What initiatives has your campus taken in this direction?

Posted on March 19th, 2008 at 8:43am — No Comments (Add)

iSummit 2008 : July 9-12 at The Ensworth School, Nashville, TN

"Computers, Community, & Con'SERVE'ation" iSummit 2008 will be the sixth annual conference of the Coalition of Lighthouse Schools. This conference focuses on three critical teams: Leadership, Learning, and Infrastructure. Tracks are provided for each of these groups to share knowledge and discuss common opportunities and challenges as related to 1 to 1 learning. Note: The Coalition of Lighthouse Schools and iSummit are focused on independent schools that are either actively in… Continue

Posted on March 3rd, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments (Add)

Laptop Institute Registration is Open!

The Laptop Institute that is held in Memphis each year is a popular event with an international group of attendees. Registration is limited, so I recommend you do so quickly if you want to attend. This year's conference will take place from July 13th to July 15th. I highly recommend this conference if you are either currently involved in a laptop initiative or are planning one for the near future. Information and registration can be found at the following URL: http://www.laptopinstitute.com/… Continue

Posted on February 6th, 2008 at 5:32pm — 1 Comment (Add)

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 teaching and learning changing? Ha… Continue

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At 1:06pm on March 14th, 2008, Brad Baugher said…: Thanks for the welcome, Julene. This forum promises to be a very exciting!

At 11:39am on February 21st, 2008, Frances Gatz said…: Dear Julene,
I'm new to ning, a member of the network creators group, and planning some exciting things for our learning community website for students and teachers interested in rainforests. I'm looking for website and technical assistance re: ning and camaraderie for some exciting network building on ning as we migrate to a private url.

I'm trying to make some major web decisions and would love to hear from you. I'm not sure how to initiate our discussion. Would there be a time that we could talk? Thanks in advance.

Kind regards,
Frances
fgatz@earthlink.net

At 3:28pm on January 10th, 2008, Edgar said…: Dear Julene,

Thank you for the nice welcome words. I hope this community will help me out and i can help you out to.

Hope to talk more soon.

Edgar

At 3:15pm on January 9th, 2008, Patrick Bemelmans said…: Hi Julene

good setup We are looking for new educational possibilities through the use of technology and this looks like a good place to be
Hope that we can add something to the discussions here

At 2:33pm on January 9th, 2008, Raina said…: Sounds great! :-)

At 11:42am on September 11th, 2007, Pamela Livingston said…: Hi Julene, thanks for creating this network. I look forward to conversations on laptop learning!

At 8:11am on June 13th, 2007, Peter Lelong said…: Thank you for doing this Julene. A great idea

At 12:08pm on June 11th, 2007, Dr. Larry Anderson said…: Aha!!

Alas, it is YOU who deserves great kudos for creating and promoting this community. Doubtless, many of our friends who "lap it up" will be joining the fray soon and contributing their stellar opinions and insights.

Way to go, lady!