To me, it makes perfect sense that if a teacher didn't know how to properly adapt their classroom practices to the use of one computer in front of each student, improvements must be made. It would be such a huge change from usual learning styles that teachers would have to be dedicated to and educated on using the most effective methods. I think that 1:1 computing could be interesting, but if I'm being completely honest, I have always envisioned myself running a more low-tech classroom. My favorite classrooms growing up have been that way, and all of my best ideas usually come not including technology. That doesn't mean that I don't plan to use technology as a teacher, I'm just coming to realize that it's going to be harder for me and I'm going to have to actively insert tech use into my classroom. I feel that 1:1 computers would be completely distracting if the teacher doesn't have a solid plan to keep the students engaged and active the whole time.
We use 1:1 computers in this class, but this is a technology based class. Many of the things we are learning about directly require our use of technology. In history, I see that being a struggle or feeling forced. It is certainly not a style of teaching i intend to ignore, but I haven't discovered my niche for using it yet.
Lura I agree with your stand point on technology use in the classroom. 1:1 computers could be great for some classrooms, but I don't see myself incorporating them. I am more interested in teaching with more hands on learning type of stuff rather than lots of technology incorporated each day. I like Lura's point that her best ideas come with more low-tech activities and that's how I feel as well. I can come up with some good ideas that incorporate technology, but my best ones will be with more low-tech hands on stuff. I believe it's not realistic in a history class to have technology incorporated everyday. It's something I will desire to have once or twice a week, but I believe that's about the extent of how many technology activities that will be conducive to their learning.
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