What is 1:1 and what are the benefits?
1:1 (One to One) is where, in a school, each student has their own dedicated device which they use as part of their learning. The device belongs to the student, so they use it both in school and for studying at home.
Because each student has their own device, it can be personalised for exactly how they need to use it. This is very different from sharing a device between different students who might have different needs.
As well as supporting independent learning and better collaboration, a student with access to their own device can develop skills using tools that they will continue to use beyond their schooling and into their careers.
Right device for your students
Choosing the right device for your students
The majority of schools we work with opt for a 2-in-1 laptop. This is a device that looks like a laptop, but which can also fold into a tablet, or has a detachable keyboard. This type of device offers a huge amount of flexibility for students to use it in different positions to suit they type of lesson they are taking part in. It can be used like a laptop with a full keyboard for standard lessons and homework, it tent mode for watching video content, and tablet mode is great for practical exercises using the stylus pen.
At Olive for Education we work closely with our technology partners to make sure that the devices we offer are a perfect fit for 1:1 students and their educators. This includes making sure that each device:
- Has a battery that will last for at least a full day without needing to be charged
- Can easily convert from laptop style, to tablet style
- Has a full keyboard and a touch screen
- Can be used with a Digital Pen (Stylus)
- Has the performance and storage that a student will need to take them from first year to leaving certificate
- Is strong and protected against screen breakages and other accidents
Going 1:1 with Olive for Education
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We understand the need to tailor each build to cater to the specific user. Most support providers don’t differentiate their services between corporate and education, or simply don’t have the necessary expertise in Edtech. We only work in the education sector, and use a ‘clean-build‘ protocol for optimised security, performance and peace of mind.
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Our device management services allow the school to monitor all of their devices from the one platform. This means you can decide exactly what apps are installed and which are prohibited. Lock down what sites can be viewed, and which location they can be viewed from. Security updates can be rolled out automatically to all users, keeping devices safe & secure.
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We’ve used and tested countless devices in our time in Edtech and have come to learn which ones are best suited to an active student population and which are better off in an office environment. As a result, we will only recommend devices which we’ve tested against the rigors of the classroom and can fully stand over for use in education.
Customer Success Stories
Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School went 1:1 with Olive for Education in 2024. All of the incoming first years received their own individual 2-in-1 laptop which was configured with a set up that was agreed in advance with Principal Colin.
Using Microsoft 365 students can use tools like teams to collaborate, manage their study lists and work on and submit assignments directly through teams.
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