It would seem that traditional educational environments have lagged behind trends in using technology in the classroom.

My school is no different. We have three computer labs, and one student computer in each classroom. However, since our class sizes range from 28-32 students, it is not feasible to use the student computer for a class project.

Historically, my challenge to use technology with my students has been met by the assigning of individual assignments with deadlines of a few months. That way been able to provide access to the classroom computer for each of my100+ students.

Happily, the start of the 2014-2015 school year brings the reintroduction of a one-to-one environment for middle schools in my district. The pilot program began last year, but the tablets were recalled, so we didn’t get much accomplished.

It is my hope the reinstallation of this program will eliminate my greatest challenge to using technology in my classroom – the basic lack of equipment.

Hopefully, we will have a flawless implementation, and I can dedicate this year to change in technology use by my students.