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1:1 InstituteImplications for current or future 1:1 schools on college readiness
Welcome and Introduction
Introduction
Objectives
Provide research about the impact of 1:1 laptop initiatives on college readiness
Provide feedback to current 1:1 schools about how to improve their programs to promote college readiness
Provide guidance to future 1:1 schools about things to consider in implementing an effective 1:1 program
Essential Conditions Rubric
Dissertation Study
A qualitative study of perceptions of first-year college students regarding
technology and college readiness
College readiness defined
“the level of preparation a student needs in order to enroll and succeed – without remediation – in a credit-bearing general education course at a postsecondary institution”
–Conley, 2007
The current reality of college readiness
32% of college students require remedial coursework (National Center for Education Statistics, 2008)
Only 24% of all 2008 graduates met all four subject area ACT College Readiness Benchmarks (ACT, 2008)
Only 50% of students receive a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in 6 years or less (National Center for Education Statistics, 2008)
ACT College Readiness Benchmarks
Significance
Between 1973 and 2007, the share of jobs in the U.S. economy that required postsecondary education increased from 28% to 59% (Ramey, 2010). According to an analysis by the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce (2008), this percentage will increase over the next decade to 62%. To meet these job market demands, the nation will need an additional 22 million workers with postsecondary degrees. However, the United States is expected to fall short by three million postsecondary degrees (Symonds, Schwartz & Ferguson, 2011).
General results
Students who felt the most college ready had a laptop and also took online classes while in high school.
There will be an implementation dip with the 1:1 initiative.
Minimizing laptop distractions will promote college readiness.
Despite widespread differences in 1:1 laptop initiatives, having a laptop in high school promotes college readiness.
College readiness model
Implications for all in education
Implications for students
Gives all students a voice (blogs, email, chats, etc.)
Promotes responsibility by caring for laptop
Start with small steps using laptops to show teachers/administrators the benefits of technology (BYOD, notes, presentations, projects, school spirit)
Allows for productivity and creativity
Implications for parents
Purchase productive technology for child
Ensure responsible and productive use by child
Work to “level the playing field” for all kids
Advocate for your child to use their laptop for school knowing it will benefit them in college
Implications for teachers
Work to minimize the potential distractions
Be aware of the implementation dip
You will have to learn on your own and don’t be afraid to ask students for help
Laptop allows for teaching social etiquette
Allow students to be creative and they will impress you
“Teacher expectations and taking online classes in high school prepared me most for college.” -Student
Implications for administrators
Pay attention to the hype cycle for technology adoption
Plan long-term with technology
Try to put new technology in the hands of teachers first
Make sure security and infrastructure is solid
Work to limit distractions for students to promote college readiness
Make students problem solvers when it comes to real-world technology issues along the way
Implications for professors
Laptops can and should be leveraged for instruction and learning rather than being banned in classrooms.
Laptops can often engage students better and appeal to visual and auditory learning styles better than lecture.
Professors could identify many powerful digital resources simply by asking students.
Leverage instructional time with computers to engage students and provide timely opportunities for students to dig deeper into course content.
Implications for policymakers
Provide ample funding that allows schools to update and stay current with technology.
Allow financial aid to schools to be spent on school issued laptops.
Consider educational purpose when writing policy that has potential to restrict or limit technology and Internet access for legitimate educational use.
Website
http://www.weebly.com/weebly/main.php
Closing
“If computers are put to the right use, and monitored correctly, they are a
great resources for students and teachers. I am doing better in college
because of my high school 1:1 experience and I appreciate it.”
-Participant 10
Contact information
TRENT [email protected]
Phone: (515) 205-9987
Twitter: tgrundmeyer
Skype: tgrundmeyer