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**  Devices   ** 1. Webcam  · Yes, they have them – no we can’t access like LM    ·  Problems? Talk to Anita  · Can use to skype with other schools  · Program disabled until you ask tech to enable for a purpose 2. Software  · Office Suite – word, excel, publisher, etc.  · No photoshop – there are other photo editing programs -  · Math on one set of laptops  · Optimized to search on internet  · All good for Blended Schools  · 2.0 tools work well 3. Filtering  · All kids forced through filter while in school  · At home will be filtered with school devices, not with own 4. Insurance District computers – 3 choices  1. Borrow – back and forth to school - $35 to cover accidental damage, not neglect (pencil closed in cover is neglect, bump is accidental); after 4 years kid can take it home; free and reduced lunch do NOT have to pay insurance fee, still goes home after senior year.  2. Own device – back and forth to school – we do not insure – homeowners insurance covers  3. District owned, stays in school – sign out/in each day – kid still expected to do work at home  4. Freshmen will turn in current netbooks for summer maintenance, will get them back 3rd (or so) week of school, in a PRIDE session. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; text-indent: -0.25in;"> 5. Other 300 laptops will be assigned to teachers by 1st day of school. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo10; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Teacher protocol if something happens to the netbook during class – kid brings it to the library and Bekci switches it out. Kid signs it out/in everyday until his is fixed. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo10; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Hinge problem is typical with the netbooks <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo10; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · We will not fix personally owned laptops. **  Expectation of Students   ** 1. Personal Devices <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l8 level2 lfo11; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o I pods and other electronic devices OK – teacher discretion about how/when use <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l8 level2 lfo11; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Recommendations that have Office Suite, but don’t all have; we will provide resources <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l8 level2 lfo11; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Kids will have cell phones and some restrictions will be removed; teaching when it is appropriate and not (low on Serge list of behavior problems) 2. Charging Battery <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l20 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Can last 4 to 7 hours – not good to have it on all period; by time get to 7th period, need charging <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l20 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · If not using netbooks in a class, tell kids to logout to save battery. Closed lid uses some battery, but not a lot; some programs use more power than others. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l20 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Encourage (hound) kids to bring power cords and to charge every night. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l20 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Netbook power cords will be interchangeable, but personally owned laptops need their own power cords. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l20 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · If they are out of power and they need to take a test on Blended Schools, send to library for a loaner. 3. Respect the ‘books <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l16 level1 lfo13; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · FC currently – after 3 times of not bringing netbook, forgetters get detention. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l16 level1 lfo13; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Don’t touch anyone else’s netbook. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l16 level1 lfo13; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Ctr Alt Delete – lock this computer – when student leaves room to nurse, lav, wherever. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l16 level1 lfo13; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Phys Ed – must be locked in locker – not left on bench <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l16 level1 lfo13; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Has an ID tag on bag, but may not “personalize” laptop with stickers <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l16 level1 lfo13; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Between classes, laptop must be transported in bag <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l16 level1 lfo13; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Bag must be school-acceptable size. 4. Digital Citizenship <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo21; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Encourage kids to have external drives, flash, passport, etc. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo21; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Kids with own devices – if they have inappropriate photos, music, etc. on their desktop (background photo, or showing kids something inappropriate stored on laptop) - high on Serge list. Send to office. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo21; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Internet Safety Curriculum infused through PRIDE at HS level <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo21; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Set course expectations/what’s appropriate at beginning of year. 5. Food and beverage <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l25 level1 lfo15; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Not allowed near laptops <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l25 level1 lfo15; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Food/liquid damage not covered by insurance **  Expectation of Teachers   ** 1. Netbooks – expectations <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l14 level1 lfo14; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Lid halfway closed during teacher lecture (turning off/on takes time; kids should boot up as soon as they get to class) <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l20 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Plan ahead – if you have a test coming up, know where the extra 300 laptops are so you can access one or two for kids who “play the game” of not coming prepared. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l20 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Tell kids before they leave your room, “PUT YOUR netbook IN YOUR BAG. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l20 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · In the hall, if you see a kid with a netbook out of bag, stop and tell him, “Put it in your bag.” <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l20 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Tell kids not to pre-set locker locks to pop open… 2. Blackboard – expectations <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l21 level1 lfo19; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Central repository for course materials and communication of those! 3. Grades <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l24 level1 lfo16; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Still PowerTeacher <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l24 level1 lfo16; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · There is a Blackboard Grade Center – must keep PT as authoritative spot for grades-point kids and teacher there; BB not tied to SBG; grade center can be evidence 4. Electronic Communication <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo17; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · School centered kid email coming – under research <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo17; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Can communicate with kids through Blackboard <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo17; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Teacher communication can go as a text to a kid’s phone <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo17; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Through Blackboard messaging, not through outlook <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo17; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Given the online forum, how often/when do teachers need to be available to answer? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo17; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Teacher does not receive email alert in Outlook when a kid posts on Blackboard…must check Blackboard message center 5. Collaboration <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l23 level1 lfo18; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Teachers can share and place each other’s materials on Blackboard class. (Audit form expects this.) 6. Professional Development <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l23 level1 lfo18; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Establish own workshops and PLCs – put in My Learning Plan <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l23 level1 lfo18; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Consider small groups each month that look at what has worked, what hasn’t and how to make adjustments. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l23 level1 lfo18; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Use Wimba classroom <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l23 level1 lfo18; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Use Skype <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l23 level1 lfo18; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · If you get an email (Outlook) from Blended Schools about a FREE webinar, go ahead, if it helps! **  Device Security   ** 1. Lunch Periods <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo22; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · No laptops at lunch <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo22; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** A  ** lunch – kids bring their laptops/books to classroom; teacher locks up; OR kids take laptop to locker <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo22; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · B lunch – laptops in room; teacher lock room <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo22; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · C lunch – take to locker or leave in class; teacher lock room 2. Gym Class <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l13 level1 lfo23; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Phys Ed – must be locked in locker – not left on bench <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l13 level1 lfo23; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Stolen laptop – because student left it on bench – kid must pay $300; if stolen from locked classroom, will not be charged 3. After School <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l11 level1 lfo24; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Take home and charge <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l11 level1 lfo24; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Athletes – lock in lockers <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l11 level1 lfo24; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Away games – lock in HS locker, get upon return 4. Between Classes <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo20; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Tell kids before they leave your room, “PUT YOUR netbook IN YOUR BAG. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo20; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · In the hall, if you see a kid with a netbook out of bag, stop and tell him, “Put it in your bag.” 5. Tech School <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l15 level1 lfo25; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Not taking to tech; must lock in HS locker **  Classroom Management   ** 1. Appropriate Uses <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l15 level1 lfo25; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · See teacher expectations in audit and evaluation forms. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l15 level1 lfo25; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Build course in Blackboard. 2. Technology Issues <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l15 level1 lfo25; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Send students to library if problem with netbook. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l15 level1 lfo25; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · On your Schoolwires page, put contact information and link to Blackboard course. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l15 level1 lfo25; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Put a note on page, “Access class information through your Blackboard account.” <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l15 level1 lfo25; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Kids need access at home to internet or they can’t do online work at home. Can still do word processing. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l15 level1 lfo25; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Access to printers – NO! Kids can use flashdrive to access another computer (on a bank in the library or other room) and print from there. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l15 level1 lfo25; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ASK FC teachers about this in p.m.      3. Charging <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo26; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · See above. 4. Computer Availability for all Students <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo26; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Be ready to go beginning of year.
 * May 17th – Logistics of a 1:1 at the SHS  **