Why I don’t support 1:1 tech programs

I recently shared why Anthony Salcito said he didn’t support 1:1 tech. Some people didn’t read past the headline and responded with reactions like this:

@anthonysalcito As a principal in a 1:1 school, I am concerned about the message you are sending. Would love to talk more.
— catherine poling (@catherinepoling) December 2, 2012

@catherinepoling I am absolutely in favor of 1:1. All I said is we need to focus on the RIGHT 1 in 1:1.Students and learning not device.
— Anthony Salcito (@AnthonySalcito) December 3, 2012

@anthonysalcito I couldn't agree more! Thank you for clarifying.
— catherine poling (@catherinepoling) December 4, 2012

Those who read before they reacted were encouraged that Mr. Salcito was saying what many of us have been thinking. Students, not devices, should lead our 1:1 purchasing decisions.  The unfortunate reality is that in MANY cases purchasing decisions are NOT made by the innovative educators who know tech purchases should be driven by learning goals, not the latest gadget the IT department or an administrator removed from the classroom.

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