Help the Midwest’s 1:1 districts learn from each other about innovative teaching, learning, and administrative practices that are occurring in their districts;
Build excitement and ‘buzz’ around 1:1 laptop computing initiatives in the Midwest; and
Help others who are interested in 1:1 computing learn more about how to get started and be successful.
The institute is open to anyone interested in 1:1 laptop computing initiatives in P-12 schools, whether they currently are working in such a program or just want to learn more. http://iowa1to1.com/ Session Resources
1:1 learning environments facilitate personalized, collaborative opportunities. A shift in thinking about learning calls for a shift in classroom design as well. Design thinking can be used to rethink learning spaces by putting the focus on the learner and student needs. Attendees will learn how to apply principles of design thinking to create engaging, interactive learning spaces that enable better use of digital learning tools.
