Digital vs Analog

Published by in 1:1, literacy on January 17th, 2006

The following is posted on Rae Niles’ website under the heading “Learning in the Digital Age:”

Let’s have a little competition at school and get ready for the future. I will use a laptop and you will use paper and pencil. Are you ready…?

I will access up-to-date information – you have a textbook that is 5 years old.
I will immediately know when I misspell a word – you have to wait until it’s graded.
I will learn how to care for technology by using it – you will read about it.
I will see math problems in 3D – you will do the odd problems.
I will create artwork and poetry and share it with the world – you will share yours with the class.
I will have 24/7 access – you have the entire class period.
I will access the most dynamic information – yours will be printed and photocopied.
I will communicate with leaders and experts using email – you will wait for Friday’s speaker.
I will select my learning style – you will use the teacher’s favorite learning style.
I will collaborate with my peers from around the world – you will collaborate with peers in your classroom.
I will take my learning as far as I want – you must wait for the rest of the class.
The cost of a laptop per year? – $250
The cost of teacher and student training? – Expensive
The cost of well educated US citizens and workforce? – Priceless

1:1 laptop immersion in schools is the future. Is your school moving forward toward this vision or falling behind, standing still?

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2 Comments »
  • http://www.jakesonline.org David Jakes

    Wow-what a great set of ideas. It says everything, and can be used not only with 1 to 1, but with technology use in general. I have a presentation to administrators in my district about effective technology use-I think I’ll use this-that ought to get it started on the right foot. :)
    Thanks for the post.

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