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17th January 2006

Digital vs Analog

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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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  1. 1 On January 17th, 2006, David Jakes said:

    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.

  2. 2 On January 17th, 2006, I Will… at pedersondesigns said:

    [...] Courtesy of Kansas High School Dialog Buzz website, via Rae Niles via Wes Freyer…this is the kind of stuff to put up on your wall… This was posted on the Abilene, Kansas High School Dialogue Buzz website. It was an anonymous post, but VERY powerful. Feel free to share this with educators, parents and stakeholders about 1:1 and the power of the seamless use of technology. It seems to sum it all up!! [...]