Looking back, looking forward
Dear Editor,
Having been an active participant in the day-to-day learning
curve both teachers and students have experienced in the one-to-one rollout of
laptops this school year, my hindsight view definitely leans toward thinking
“how fortunate we are”.
Assuredly, with every large-scale implementation such as a
one-to-one initiative, there are bound to be challenges. Successful implementation integrating
technology does not just start with opening the laptop lid. The amount of planning and the intricate web
of network and online access, as well as software installs are daunting to say
the least. In addition, instructional
styles and lesson planning must also adapt to match the widespread
connectivity. Yes, teachers, as well as
students are part of the learning and growing process together!
The very fact that we can (more often than not) seamlessly
access course content at a point-and-time of our choosing via Schoology,
message teachers with questions (and receive answers) outside of scheduled
class time and do so with a personal device issued for our educational use is cause
for some positive reflection.
While challenges can “take some of the wind out of our
sails”, when looked at within a larger context, we indeed are learning in
fortunate times. Besides, if we
experience a problem…helpdesk is only a stop away.
Mrs. E
