1:1 Information & Celebration Kipling Elementary School

August 18, 2014

Technology Timeline in District 109

2005:

Formed Learning in a Digital Age study

group

2009:

Created position of Director of 21st

Century Skills (now Director for Innovative

Learning)

2010:

Developed three-year Technology

Integration Plan

2011:

Formed Technology Review Committee of

admin, teachers, coaches, parents

2011-2012:

Committee studied Google Apps for Education and Microsoft 365 with vast

stakeholder input and pilots

2012-2013:

District became a full GAFE environment

October 2012:

BOE Technology Committee advised the administration to

study technology options, including 1:1

2012-2013:

Study group of members of Tech Review Committee

reviewed options

March 2013:

Admin made recommendation for

Chromebooks

January 2014:

40 classrooms piloted 1:1 Learning Environments

Technology Timeline in District 109

Why 1:1 in 109?

● Engage students in the learning process● Encourage and support collaboration● Require critical thinking ● Foster student creativity● Create global connections● Allow students to drive their own learning

1:1 in 109!

Another Learning Tool

When will the device be used? ● Classroom/instructional time● Homework time● Not for personal playtime

Creating Balance

● Standards-aligned education● Guaranteed and viable curriculum ● Technology enhances but doesn’t replace books, pencils,

teachers or personal connections!

Digital Citizenship

Key messages to students:

● Respect yourself and others

● Protect yourself and others

CyberSmart Curriculum Domains

● Internet Safety● Privacy & Security● Relationships & Communication● Cyberbullying● Digital Footprint & Reputation● Self-Image & Identity● Information Literacy● Creative Credit & Copyright

Google Apps and Edmodo

Anytime, Anywhere Learning

All work saved to the cloud

Learning Management System

Teachers communicate homework through Edmodo

Teachers Are Learners!

● 19 teacher-led training sessions● 30 teachers/admin at 1:1 learning symposium ● Tech Camp North Shore● 40 mentor teachers were

part of the 1:1 Pilot ● 2 coaches per building● Deerfield College

How Do We Measure 1:1 Success?

BrightBytes will conduct research to:

● Show impact of 1:1 in 109 ● Help us understand how to improve

student learning outcomes

Surveys conducted 2x a year

Devices at Home

● Establish your own home rules and boundaries○ Where can the device be used○ When can it be used

● Encourage sharing and creativity○ Support safe communication○ Have them show you how they are using the device

● Monitor your child’s use and activity

Teachers Share their1:1 Experience

Learning Enhanced through Chromebooks

● Student Collaborationo Olympic Projectso Google Driveo Book Review QR Codes

● Student-Teacher Communicationo Edmodoo Google Drive Comments

● Multi-Media Learningo QR Codeso Science Journals

Technology in the Classroom

● Creating more Freedom for Studentso Focus on creationo Students as leaders

● Connecting beyond the classroomo Mystery Skypeo Blogging

● Extending the Curriculumo Thing Linko Creating Websites

iPads Mrs. Christopoulos’ Blog: dps109pilot.blogspot.com

● Story Creator (K)o Students write, illustrate and record themselves

reading their own story● Many Apps for Skill Development

o Phonicso Grammaro Handwriting/ Letter Formationo Audio Bookso Math Fact Fluencyo Money and Telling Time Practiceo Geometric shapes and Geoboardso Google Drive Compatible

Common Questions About 1:1 in 109

Can students leave their device at school?

No. Devices are expected to go home each night for charging purposes.

In an effort to expand learning beyond the boundaries of school, it is critical that students use their devices at home.

What are guidelines for a healthy amount of screentime?

General guidelines for screentime at home:● 10 minutes in kindergarten/1st grade● Add 10 minutes in each grade level thereafter

The 1:1 device is for school work - not play!

What happens if my child breaks the device?

First repair covered by the District, unless proven that the device was damaged at will.

Additional repairs covered by the family.

How are the devices monitored?

iPads: Through Mobile Device Management, apps cannot be added or deleted. All apps rated for age 12 and under.

iPads/Chromebooks:● Proxy filtering● Gaggle email monitoring● Gaggle Google Doc monitoring● Email unavailable in grades K-3

More Support for Parents

Same program, two nights at Caruso: 9/16 and 9/30 at 7pm

Dr. Devorah HeitnerRaising Digital Natives in a 1:1 World

Co-sponsored by PTOs, Deerfield Education Foundation and Deerfield Parent Network

Visit www.deerfieldparentnetwork.org

Still Have Questions?

● 1:1 Student/Parent Handbook should answer many questions - please read with your child!

● Child’s teacher ● Principal● Director for Innovative

Learning Marcie Faust (mfaust@dps109.org)