Author Question: What developments have influenced the growth of one-to-one laptop computing in schools? What will ... (Read 145 times)

Cooldude101 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

What developments have influenced the growth of one-to-one laptop computing in schools?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A technology-using educator is characterized by all of the following except

a. Making informed choices about when to use technology
b. Exploring the dimensions of how technology supports teaching and learning
c. Using technology as a reward for student performance and appropriate behavior
d. Promoting change at the classroom, school and district level

Melissahxx · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Giving every student access to a computing device at school is seen as a way to compensate for some students' lack of access to technology outside of school, thus reducing digital inequality. It is also the case that computer companies are promoting laptop initiatives as a way to sell lowcost machines to schools. A third factor promoting one-to-one programs is that technology use will prepare students for higher education where more and more colleges and universities are now offering courses where everyone is expected to use computing devices in classes.

Answer to Question 2

C