The digital pencil : one-to-one computing for children / Jing Lei, Paul F. Conway, Yong Zhao.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lei, Jing.

Contributor:

Conway, Paul F.

Zhao, Yong, 1965-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--Data processing.

Education.

Internet in education.

Laptop computers.

Computers and children.

Computer literacy.

Physical Description:

xviii, 247 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, [2008]

Summary:

This book takes a serious historical and international look at the "digital pencil" movement to equip every student with a computing device with wireless connection. Using an ecological perspective as an overarching framework, and drawing on their own studies and available literature that illuminate the issues related to one-to-one computing, the authors present well-reasoned discussions about a set of complex and critical issues facing policy makers, educators, students, parents, and the general public.

The Digital Pencil addresses five key questions: Is the digital pencil a good idea? The authors analyze the costs and benefits of one-to-one computing programs through consideration of multiple indicators and examine the evaluation reports of various projects to present a comprehensive summary of outcomes of one-to-one computing projects. What happens when each child has a networked computer? The authors analyze existing data with the goal of gaining insights and making suggestions and recommendations for policy makers, teachers, and parents. What should schools purchase or lease - is there an ideal device? The authors examine the relative advantages and disadvantages of different devices and implementation schemes. How do we know if one-to-one computing is making a difference? The authors review the evaluation plans of the various projects and propose a framework for comprehensive evaluation and research on one-to-one computing. What is the future of one-to-one computing? The authors summarize emerging technology trends and define the role of one-to-one computing in preparing students with digital citizenship for a globalized education. This book is intended for researchers, school administrators, educational technology professionals, and policy makers in the U.S. and around the world, and as a supplemental text for advanced courses in education, technology, and technological innovation.

Contents:

A historical view of technology in schools

Arguments for one-to-one computing

Conditions for laptop uses in schools

How students use laptop computers

Laptops versus handhelds

Parents and one-to-one computing

Evaluating and studying one-to-one computing

Final thoughts on laptops for children.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [211]-229) and index.

ISBN:

9780805860603

0805860606

OCLC:

122526671