Laptops for Learning

The Laptops for Learning Task Force has finished its report assessing the use of mobile laptop computers in all learning environments as it relates to student success in grades K-12.

Cover
Letter to Commissioner Horne
Table of Contents
Introduction
Guiding Principles:

1. Bridge the digital divide
2. Teach 21st century skills
3. Reform teaching methods
4. Provide effective professional development
5. Prepare preservice teachers for the 21st century classroom
6. Provide rich multimedia resources
7. Provide the appropriate tools to all students and teachers
8. Provide adequate technical support
9. Assess 21st century skills

Costs
Benefits
Recommendations
Appendices:

1. Review of State and National Laptop Initiatives
2. National Educational Technology Standards
3. 21st Century Skills
4. Florida STaR Chart
5. Florida Educator Accomplished Practice #12: Technology
6. Florida STaR Survey
7. Laptops for Learning Teacher Survey
8. Software
9. Research Direction
10. References

You can download the entire report in PDF here:

Laptops for Learning Report (6.2 MB)

Individual sections of the report are also available in PDF:

Cover
Letter to Commissioner Horne
Table of Contents
Introduction
Guiding Principles:

1. Bridge the digital divide
2. Teach 21st century skills
3. Reform teaching methods
4. Provide effective professional development
5. Prepare preservice teachers for the 21st century classroom
6. Provide rich multimedia resources
7. Provide the appropriate tools to all students and teachers
8. Provide adequate technical support
9. Assess 21st century skills

Costs
Benefits
Recommendations
Appendices:

1. Review of State and National Laptop Initiatives
2. National Educational Technology Standards
3. 21st Century Skills
4. Florida STaR Chart
5. Florida Educator Accomplished Practice #12: Technology
6. Florida STaR Survey
7. Laptops for Learning Teacher Survey
8. Software
9. Research Direction
10. References

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