Show Me the Data! An Evaluation Symposium on 1-to-1 Computing
By Metiri Group, SRI International, and Partners in an NSF Grant on Ubiquitous Computing

Across the country forward-thinking school districts are venturing into ubiquitous, one-to-one computing. Their goals vary—from raising test scores, advancing students’ Digital-age skills, and closing the digital divide, to increased parental involvement and enhanced economic viability. Designed with the school decision-maker in mind, this symposium will provide you with the latest research on 1-to-1 computing, the rudiments of sound evaluation and research about ubiquitous computing, a template for getting started, and the opportunity to learn from other ubiquitous computing programs around the country.

Participants will leave this highly interactive session with:

• A synopsis of the latest research on 1-to-1 computing
• Background on the building blocks that ensure high quality evaluation
• Lessons learned from experts and fellow participants
• A solid start on an evaluation study on your 1-to-1 school(s)
• Cliff notes for commissioning a high quality study and insights into how to work iteratively with evaluators to ensure that you get rigorous answers to your questions at a cost you can afford

Join other forward-thinking district leaders at this highly interactive symposium. Learn from others, contemplate your specific need for an evaluative study, hone in on the questions you and your board want answered, and get started on your own study by immediately applying what you learn. Walk away with the confidence and knowledge to oversee a high-quality evaluation study that gets you rigorous answers to your questions on 1-to-1 computing.

To join the Symposium on Ubiquitous Computing, please register online at https://secure.nsba.org/register/t+l/tlreg_welcome.cfm. You must select the add-on session WH 11 in addition to the registration fee for the conference. Alternatively, you also have the option of downloading the conference registration form at http://www.nsba.org/t+l/registration/registration.pdf. You may complete the form and return it to the NSBA registration team by mail or fax. Please note: A form needs to be completed for each person attending.