Mobile Learning

Information for Parents

Funding provided by Reidsville Area Foundation, Golden Leaf, and the School District

Purpose – Today’s Meeting

• To inform parents about the mobile learning initiative

• To inform parents about the rollout process

• To answer questions and provide feedback

Purpose – Mobile Learning

• To provide students access to high quality educational resources

• To help students be better organized and meet learning goals

• To apply technology skills that will prepare them for work and college

All-Day Access to Learning Resources

• iscovery Education – Science & History Video Library

• NCWISE OWL – Research Material

• han Academy – Math Video Tutoring

• Gutenberg – English Literature

Students Stay Better Organized

• Learning Management

– Lessons, Calendar Due Dates, Reminders, Quick Grading & Feedback, Links to Learning Resources, and Parent Access

……all in ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION

Students Stay Better Organized

• Google Education Apps

– eMail, calendar, word processor, spreadsheet, presentation

……all accessible online and collaborative!

Technology Skills• Find and use information in online

databases to think critically and creatively solve problems

• Develop and facilitate multimedia presentations

• Use online tools such as virtual graphing calculators

Laptop• Google Chromebook

– is a netbook used to access network learning resources

– has 8-hour battery– Is lightweight and will come with carrying sleeve – comes on fast so students can work, stop, and start quickly

without many distractions– provides safe and protected internet access outside of

school

– will work best with WiFi access outside of school – more information about affordable internet at >>>>

www.connect2compete.org

Laptop

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

–Must adhere to District Technology Office procedures (information sheet is available today for pickup)–Must be able to access Canvas–Must be able to access Google Apps–The district has no liability or responsibility for configuring, repairing or replacing the device.–Students will always have an option to use a Chromebook.

Responsibility

• Fees – no usage fee– District insurance to cover loss, theft, or damage is

$25 per year before receiving a Chromebook.-OR-

– Replacement Fee without insurance is $200 which covers loss, theft, or damage.

• Sleeves– District is providing a protective sleeve to be used to

protect the computer.

Responsibility

• Returns– Chromebook, power adapter, and sleeve will be loaned to

student for the entire school year including over breaks.

– Chromebook, power adapter, and sleeve will be returned at the end of the school year.

– Chromebook, power adapter, and sleeve will be returned to the current school if the student moves to another school.

Responsibility

• Daily Responsibilities– Students should come each day with a

charged device.– “Close it, Move it” - students are expected

to close the Chromebook before moving it.– Our school has a designated place to store

Chromebooks when not in use.

Responsibility• Acceptable Use Policy

– Parents and Students will sign an acceptable use agreement (copies available today to take home) when picking up the laptop, not before.

– Pamphlets that discuss responsible use are available today for you to take.

– You and your student will have online access to more safe and responsible use of technology information this fall – iSAFE.

Roll Out Dates for DMHS• Wednesday August 1st, 2012: 2pm-7pm• Thursday August 2nd, 2012: 2pm-7pm• Tuesday August 7th, 2012: 3pm-7pm• Wednesday August 8th, 2012: Freshman

Orientation: 6:00-7:30pm• Thursday August 9th, 2012: 10th-12th Parent

Night: 3:30pm-6:30pm

Any student AND parent can pick up their Google Chromebook during these times. We will not release a Chromebook to students who are not accompanied by a parent or guardian.