The once-promising initiative of 1:1 programs, funded by local taxpayers, state and federal grants, and bolstered by social media appeal, has become a mere checkbox for public schools. The original goal of adopting a 1:1 environment to enhance student academic effectiveness has faded, leaving a program that schools strive to attain and maintain without a clear purpose. Read more…
A Snapshot of One Student’s Day
This is just a sample, showing what can happen during the school day without effective checks and balances. Digital access is powerful,but without the right systems in place, instructional time can slip away fast.
Total time in school: 320 minutes
Time spent on YouTube: 230 minutes
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