eSkills workshop: netbooks in schools
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The document discusses initiatives to introduce netbooks and one-to-one computing in European schools. It provides an overview of one-to-one computing, where each student has their own netbook or laptop connected to the internet. The document also describes the Acer-EUN pilot project which aims to study how one-to-one netbook use can improve teaching and learning both in and outside of school. It explores factors like location of use, collaborative vs individual learning, and educational vs leisure purposes.
eSkills workshop: netbooks in schools
- 1. Netbooks in schools - national initiatives and Acer-EUN pedagogical netbook pilot Project manager Dr. Riina Vuorikari, EUN 05/03/2010
- 2. Welcome and introduction Riina Vuorikari (Project Manager, European Schoolnet, Belgium) European laptop and netbooks initiatives in schools Anja Balanskat & Valentina Garoia (Insight team, European Schoolnet , Belgium) Acer-EUN pedagogical netbook pilot Caroline Kearney (Acer-EUN team, European Schoolnet, Belgium) About Acer netbooks: Federico Carozzi, Acer, EMEA Questions and discussion Agenda
- 3. Technology continues profoundly affect the way we work, collaborate, communicate and succeed. Technology is increasingly a means for empowering students - inside and outside of schools. The way we think of learning environments is changing - no more a physical space. The web is increasingly personal experience. Key trends (The Horizon Report: 2009 K-12)
- 4. 1:1 refers to the current trend where low-cost computer devices , ranging from mobiles and handhelds to laptops or netbooks, have gained ground. Typically, these devises are connected to the internet and owned by the learner. 1:1 indicates the ration of items per user, i.e. one netbook per learner. One-to-one (1:1) computing is a new phenomena in educational setting! What is 1:1 computing in education?
- 5. 1:1 netbook pedagogy is still evolving and good practices are only starting to emerge. How can 1:1 computing in education improve teaching and learning both inside and outside of schools? Various educational contexts: Place: in school vs. out of school use Context: individual use vs. collaborative use Purpose: educational use vs. leisure use Why the Acer-EUN pilot?