Today I am meeting with teachers from the middle school to begin preparing for the 1:1 environment that will be in all classes this year. With change, there can be fear. But that fear is overcome by walking through it. I remember as a kid walking out to the end of the diving board, and then returning to the ladder because I was afraid to jump. My Dad would encourage me to jump, so I would walk back out to the end of the board and just stand there. It would not take long before I was walking back to the ladder. My Dad would tell me that I needed to walk out without stopping and jump. I finally got up the nerve and jumped. Once I jumped, I couldn't wait to get back up on that diving board. I wanted to jump again and again.
The fear of utilizing technology on a daily basis can be a frightening thought at first. However, with encouragement from your coaches, administrators, and even students, you will realize that infusing technology will enhance learning and you will want to use it again and again.
Reflect back on the initial discussion held today in class about your hopes and concerns on maintaining a 1:1 classroom. Using what you learned today about managing a 1:1 classroom, address your three concerns with solutions.
