Igniting 21st century learning^TM

"We have seen an increase in student excitement and enthusiasm for school. The use of computers in everyday learning has increased student attentiveness and decreased classroom disruption."

Teacher, Lakeshore Middle School, Berrien County ISD, Michigan

"The students' math scores are much higher than previous years. Behavior has improved. Students have better attendance, and we experienced increased parental involvement."

Teacher, Whittier Middle School, Flint Community Schools, Michigan

Welcome to the One-to-One Institute!

One-to-One Institute is a national, non-profit organization that grew out of Michigan ’s successful, statewide one-to-one initiative, Freedom to Learn. Click here to see the Freedom to Learn Program. Based on research and best practices, One-to-One Institute offers expertise and hands-on experience in all aspects of developing educators’ 21^st century learning environments and related skills. OTO’s services include professional development and programs related to one-to-one projects, technology enhanced learning environments, sustainability, leadership and meaningful instruction/curriculum technology integration.

Important One-to-One Learning Information:

Coming Soon: Online Courses!!

OTO will offer online courses in the Spring of 2008!

New!! One-to-One Institute is now podcasting!

Our first podcast, an interview with OTO President Leslie Wilson, is a great way to learn more about the Institute.

OTO E-Newsletter

Volume 1, Issue 1 of the OTO E-Newsletter is complete! If you would like to be added to the OTO E-Newsletter distribution list email Kate Kennedy at katek@one-to-oneinstitute.org.

Programs and Services

OTO has many new programs and services for your school or district. Check out our Services page for more details!

Dynamic Technology Planning(c)

One-to-One Institute is now offering access to the software tool, Dynamic Technology Planning(c). This software tool gives school leaders the ability to easily and systematically plan and communicate short and long term technology needs, costs and funding sources. To learn more click on the following link, Dynamic Technology Planning(c).

A Complete Guide to One-to-One Computing in the K-12 Environment

This guide has been developed for educators implementing one-to-one computing initiatives. It covers the challenges that one-to-one programs face and highlights areas that are imperative for a successful program. Highlighted in this document isMichigan’s Freedom to Learn (FTL) program and it’s successes as well as information about FTL’s evaluation process. Included is a section describing the need to understand Total Cost of Ownership and to define measurable benefits of the one-to-one program. The Value of Investment (VOI) assessment to sell and sustain a one-to-one project with measurable benefits is critical to selling and sustaining many of these programs. A Complete Guide to One-to-One Computing in the K-12 Environment describes these and other specific points of interest.

E-Book

Funding Your One-to-One Vision is a recent e-book that includes a chapter written by Leslie Wilson and Ric Peterson!

New Testimonial!

Michigan's Freedom to Learn program has been a pioneer in the area of one-to-one computing nationally. The experience and resources shared by the team behind this project are of great value to others interested in enriching their school, district or state program with one-to-one teaching and learning.

- Judy Salpeter, Editor, K-12 Computing Blueprint

Brought to you by Intel and Technology & Learning http://www.k12blueprint.com

One-to-One In The News

An excellent article was written regarding classroom management in one to one learning environments. Click here for more information.