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**[[image:leadinginnovation11t:the_source.jpg align="right"]]NC 1:1 Ning Source Blogging Series**
The NC 1:1 Ning Source (“The Source” for short) is a blog series in which members of the NC 1:1 Learning Collaborative answer questions that are forefront on the minds of educators who are planning for and implementing 1:1 programs. The Source series draws on the wealth of experience and wisdom of 1:1 educators within the Learning Collaborative and across the state. During professional development workshops, institutes, and coaching visits, Learning Collaborative staff members hear many recurring questions – What are the most important things I need to know about classroom management? Which comes first, the lesson or the tool? What do I do if the technology fails in the middle of my lesson? What is cloud computing and what does it mean for instruction in my classroom? How can the challenges inherent in BYOT (bring your own technology) initiatives best be addressed and planned for?

Through narratives, interviews, tip lists, and links to more in-depth resources, this series is designed to answer frequently asked questions, address hot topics in 1:1 implementation, and more widely disseminate knowledge and experience garnered through years of planning for and implementing 1:1 programs. Members of the larger 1:1 community are invited and encouraged to chime in with additional advice, perspective, and lessons learned. The Source series can be found on the main page of the NC 1:1 Ning. In addition to being able to search past blog topics, 1:1 community members are invited to submit their own questions to be answered by Learning Collaborative members in a future blog and/or answered by fellow members of the community.