About Classrooms for the Future

On February 8, 2006, Governor Ed Rendell announced his proposed budget that included the “Classrooms for the Future” initiative. Governor Rendell proposed that “by 2009, every public high school classroom used to teach the four core subjects will have an Internet-equipped laptop computer on every student’s desk ... as well as … a multimedia technology unit at the teacher desk. What’s more, we will invest in professional development for Pennsylvania teachers and school leaders to teach them how to use the new technology that will boost the skills and knowledge of our students.” We didn't make that goal, but an impressive infusion of computers and professional development has changed teaching and learning in most Pennsylvania schools.

This conference is designed to help educators prepare for one-to-one teaching and learning environments. This conference attracts one-to-one pioneers from across the United States and Canada, but because of the significant presence of educators from Pennsylvania, there will be great opportunities for conversations that will help Pennsylvania high schools make the most of the one-to-one classrooms that are emerging across the state.