Specialty Track 6A 1-to-1 Computing (i) Recent studies and issues related to 1-1 computing Bruce Dixon President Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation

From a background as a teacher, Principal, educational software developer, college lecturer, Bruce has developed a unique niche in developing education strategy for educational leaders and policy makers around the effective use of emerging technologies.

His works throughout the 90’s lead the development of 1-to-1 initiatives across Australia, and New Zealand. In 1996 he took the concept to North America, Canada and the UK, before co-founding the not-for-profit Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation, which provides thought leadership to policy makers and educational leaders in the effective implementation of 1-to-1 initiatives world-wide.

In 1997 Bruce received a award from the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC for his work world-wide pioneering the idea that every child should, and could have their own laptop for learning, and in 2006 was named as one of “Twenty People to Watch”” by the National School Boards Association of America.

He consults to schools, School Districts, Education Departments, Ministries of Education and corporations in the US, Australia, Canada, Europe, Asia and New Zealand, and regularly speaks at national and international conferences around the world.; throughout 2006/7 he has spoken at numerous events in over 18 countries, reaching educational leaders from around the world. Bruce continues to work on a diverse range of exciting projects that aim to making learning a more compelling experience for kids through their immersion in a technology-rich learning environment and continues to challenge traditional notions of what school should be.


Is 1-to-1 computing effective? What kinds of pedagogy promote the use of 1-to-1 computing? What are some pedagogical issues with 1-to-1 computing?What is the world’s adoption of 1-to-1 computing?

Specialty Track 6A 1-to-1 Computingg (ii) Strategies in adopting 1-to-1 computing: Our experience in Crescent Girls School Tan Boon Keng HOD IT Crescent Girls School

What is Crescent’s approach to 1-to-1 computing? How do we get buy-in from the community? How can we help to mend the digital divide? What about professional development for teachers? How do we manage the IT component of 1-to-1 computing. What are some issues with regard to software licenses, maintenance, etc.?

Specialty Track 6B 1-to-1 Computing (i)Collaboration and Management tools to support 1-to-1 computing: Lim Soon Jin Deputy CEO HeuLab Pte Ltd

How do we get students to collaborate in a 1-to-1 computing environment? Will students be on task when they have their own computers? How can teachers manage the 1-to-1 learning environment? Are there tools available to help teachers manage such a learning environment?

Specialty Track 6B 1-1 computing (ii) Case examples of lessons taught in a 1-to-1 computing environment Crescent Girls' School

How do we promote student-centered learning with 1-to-1 computing? What are some activities and tasks that students can participate in?

Specialty Track 6B 1-to-1 Computing (iii) Where do we go from here? Bruce Dixon President Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation

From a background as a teacher, Principal, educational software developer, college lecturer, Bruce has developed a unique niche in developing education strategy for educational leaders and policy makers around the effective use of emerging technologies.

His works throughout the 90’s lead the development of 1-to-1 initiatives across Australia, and New Zealand. In 1996 he took the concept to North America, Canada and the UK, before co-founding the not-for-profit Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation, which provides thought leadership to policy makers and educational leaders in the effective implementation of 1-to-1 initiatives world-wide.

In 1997 Bruce received a award from the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC for his work world-wide pioneering the idea that every child should, and could have their own laptop for learning, and in 2006 was named as one of “Twenty People to Watch”” by the National School Boards Association of America.

He consults to schools, School Districts, Education Departments, Ministries of Education and corporations in the US, Australia, Canada, Europe, Asia and New Zealand, and regularly speaks at national and international conferences around the world.; throughout 2006/7 he has spoken at numerous events in over 18 countries, reaching educational leaders from around the world. Bruce continues to work on a diverse range of exciting projects that aim to making learning a more compelling experience for kids through their immersion in a technology-rich learning environment and continues to challenge traditional notions of what school should be.

Round up of discussions on 1-to-1 computing.