One-to-one Learning

As suggested by the name, in one-to-one learning, each student is in possession of his or her own digital device, such as a laptop, tablet or cell phone.  This is undoubtedly an excellent way of supporting students' learning, and has the potential to transform the teaching and learning process.

The one laptop per child initiative in St. Vincent and the Grenadines offers the opportunity, and it is indeed anticipated that ICT enabled one-to-one learning will take place. Having interacted with the course material, and from observation and discussion with my colleagues, I am concerned that optimal benefit may not be realized from these laptops within the classroom in many instances.  I believe that the on-going professional development of teachers is needed, and support must be offered in order to achieve effective one-to-one learning within our schools.

I am committed not only to implementing the principles learned from my reading, but to collaborated with other educators when and wherever possible to deepen our understanding of one-to-one learning, share related best practices, and to remain motivated.