1.+Need+to+Know?


 * What more do you want or need to know as we continue to learn about 1:1 computing?**

We need to know what is working and not working in each of our individual classrooms.
 * Visiting each other's pilot classrooms would be extremely beneficial so we can see how other pilots are structuring and implementing the 1:1 learning.
 * Time to meet and work as a pilot group -- to share resources, to see what programs/lessons have been successful, to update this wiki (the lesson page plan in particular), to "play" with new tools, etc. This is imperative for us to be able to train new pilots.

Paradigm shift, need to think of curriculum differently, it's not a check list ELA Curriculum being open--great opportunity to infuse tech tools
 * Pilot teachers are spending time adapting the curriculum and weaving the tools into their lessons. The time spent surpasses the time allocated for planning. Many hours are spent at home. New pilots should be aware of this.
 * Students are using higher levels of thinking and are motivated to create high-interest projects based on their learning styles (sound, visual, tactile).

More information on collaborating outside of the school community.
 * This is difficult since we are the pioneers in this area.
 * Share our experiences at the Alan November conference next July.
 * Try to locate and communicate with other pilot schools on what works and what does not work.

That when we do think about staff dev. it can all be technology infused because tech can be the tool used to teach every subject.
 * It should be shared with staff that technology is a tool that doesn't always teach content, but it allows students to direct their own learning and create meaningful experiences. Students naturally work to a high level of understanding.

We have a lot of staff very far away from being ready to do this...what are we doing to ensure that those staff members are prepared for the paradigm shift.
 * New staff needs to be trained and experienced staff needs to be offered many opportunites. Also they should be shown how it can be used effectively.

How will this be paid for? parents buying laptops? bond?
 * What about other tech tools? cameras? video equipment? head sets? microphones?