Creating a Culture Where Devices Complement Learning

Abstract

There has been a lot of talk about device-infused programs driving results and whether or not one-to-one programs can create a culture that is fueling the integration of technology. The iPad program at MaST Community Charter School is a little more than a year old and was implemented and rolled out with student ownership and environment as the key factors in the equation. iPads are devices that have quickly risen to the forefront of the education discussion. Are they the key to the success of our children’s moving into the future or are they simply a distraction and a threat to the organization that affects the focus required for student growth? There have been many debates about this topic, most of which surround the idea that devices are replacing textbooks.