Things I am careful about when using one-to-one devices

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Hello, I am Traveler Teacher X.

Today, I would like to write about the "one-to-one devices" that have become widespread in schools.

The table of contents is as follows.

My thoughts on the use of one-to-one devices

The first step is to just keep using them

Regarding one-to-one devices, I think that unless we try using them, both adults and children will often not understand their benefits or points of caution.

You might have some concerns, wondering if it will be okay.

Sometimes the things you were worried about turn out to be unnecessary concerns, while other times they are things that actually required caution.

Therefore, I think it is best to try using them after anticipating and sharing potential risks, disadvantages, and other things that might happen to some extent.

When you actually use them, you will find that they are quite convenient in many ways.

It is not rare for things that were difficult for children to achieve on their own until now to become possible.

I believe that just by trying them out, you can feel the benefits of having one device per student.

Once you realize how convenient they are,ideas about how to use them effectively begin to expand, and a sense of motivation for appropriate use—like the feeling that it would be sad if these convenient tools were no longer available—starts to emerge.That is how it works.

By simply trying them out, there are many things that become visible, and it is not uncommon to take a step forward.

I believe that by using them more and more, we will be able to take a step forward toward better utilization.

Is there an environment where they can be used freely to some extent?

Depending on the school or region, it seems that usage is sometimes quite restricted.

For example, there are cases where they are prohibited from being used outside of class time.

I think there is almost always a reason for that, butpersonally, I think it would be better for the future if we let them use the devices more and more so that children can cultivate the ability to use them skillfully.I feel that way.

Restrictions may be necessary in some aspects, butwouldn't it be good to expand the freedom of use according to the actual situation, while thinking together with the children about why the rules were made and what purpose they serve?

Activities like thisfeel like they could lead to cultivating an attitude of facing rules and regulations, not just limited to one-to-one devices.I have a feeling that is the case.

Things I am mindful of and practice

Finally, I would like to conclude by writing about one of the things I am mainly careful about.

Sharing the pros and cons with children and thinking about them together

I try to share thoughts and ideas by creating opportunities to think about the pros and cons, or by encouraging children to think about them, depending on how they are doing.

This is because I want them to think about flexible operation of one-to-one devices and how to approach rules and regulations.

I also want them to use one-to-one devices as an opportunity to hone their ability to face their own actions.

For example, let's assume there is an attractive website. (Please imagine something where you can learn happily while playing like a game.)

Since they can learn happily if they use that site, I think many children will think it is better to be able to use it.

However, what if they get so absorbed in it that they cannot fulfill their roles (duty activities) or it causes problems in their actions (such as being late)?

I think many children would probably consider that to be not very desirable usage.

If negative effects on themselves or those around them continue to occur, there is a possibility that new rules or regulations will be created to prevent them.

For example, restrictions on use during breaks or restrictions on browsing the relevant website.

If that happens, the degree of freedom in activities will decrease a little.

Based on that, I try to encourage children to think about "how they will act from now on."

In this way, I am careful to create opportunities to think about flexible operation of one-to-one devices and how to approach rules and regulations.

That is all for this time.

Thank you for reading.

I hope this article is even a little bit helpful to you all.

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