Post on 20-Jul-2020
1:1 Laptop Program
Parent Information NightPresenters:
Sharon Walker
Davide Lombardi
Sharon Smith
Scott Partenio
Quang Ho
Why introduce a 1:1 laptop/I pad
Program
Shift in Education
What the research tells us??
The internet and access to it (devices) is now…• challenging traditional approaches to how we learn.• challenging our assumptions about classrooms and
teaching.• challenging our assumptions about knowledge,
information and literacy.
What are the implications for our school?
Will Richardson, 2007
The unconnected classroom / learner
during school timeoccasional
expert visits
teachers
school
community
occasional class
excursions
school
library
mobiles, phones, fax machines, TV, video
snail mail
writers
Primary sources
experts
organisations
people’s
experience
collective
thinking
peers
original artefacts and
documents
mobiles, phones, WAP, VOIP, PDAs, tablets, desktop, laptop, future technologies
MOO chat forum wikis blogs LMS CMS podcast data/tele/video conferencing messaging email &
listservs video cast/streaming webcasts meeting tools web authoring
Secondary sources
websites
learning
communities
all teachersUnis/Colleges
world libraries and
museums
digital
repositories
RSS feedsspeakers
any school
The connected learner any where ~ any time ~ in time
common interest
groupsnetworks
commercial
companies
world news
collaborative
projects
action learning
groups
global
groups
online learning
learning objects
world events
original photos,
images, video,
audio
original works
Carr 2006
What the research tells us…
• Student attendance increases and students are more motivated and more engaged (Russell, 2004, New
Brunswick, 2004-06)
• Students write more, more often and better. (Silvernail,
2004, Warschauer, 2005)
• Overall improvement in test scores (New Brunswick, 2004-06 +)
• Students engagement in critical thinking, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking on a task increased with 1-to-1 students; more willing to address/assess controversy within an assignment (Rockman, 1998)
What the research also tells us…• Increase in 21st century learning skills – including multimedia
engagement, greater quality/quantity of writing, multiple/deeper
investigation of information (Warschauer, 2005)
• Motivation, engagement, independent work, interaction, and class
preparation/participation of students with disabilities improved(Harris, 2004)
• As digital confidence grows, and teachers are more ambitious…
◦ More students are accessing more mathematics in deeper ways.
◦ Students explore new dimensions of accessing new knowledge
◦ Students are more engaged in in-depth research (Warschauer, 2004)
What have we done so far?
• Tux Paint
• File maintenance
• Mathletcis
• Galaxy Kids
• Tux Typing
• Rays letters and numbers
• BBC Kids
• Taking photos with Ipods
• Auto collage
• Powerpoint – Colored backgrounds/Slide transitions/text animation
What have we done so far?• 2 Simple+ - draw and type, postcard, comic
• Saving images on Google images
• Wordle
• Tagexdo
• Pivot
• Word – Speech bubbles
• Voki
• Paint story jumper
• Photofunia
• BigHugeLabs
• Reading goals
• Photobooth
• Debut Video / Capture Window
What have we done so far?
• Filming movie footage using Ipod
• Editing movies
• I movie / Movie maker
• Edmodo
• Twiducate
• Blogging
• “sound” recording using Easi-Speak Microphone
• Songsmith/Garage Band
• Audacity
What have we done so far?
ICT@FNPS
• Connecting across the world
Why I Pads? Our Vision…• Portable / Small form factor
• Easier to intergrate into daily classroom practise
• Cutting edge of education
• Access to online classroom
• Creating/publishing and accessing real time media
• Hand on – Tactile
• Intuitive
• Interactive / Smart Board
Why I Pads? Our Vision…
• To prepare students for their future by incorporating flexible and
self-directed learning including use of emerging technologies.
• To improve student engagement
• For our students to become confident in using/applying a range of
problem solving skills
• To offer any place, anywhere, anytime access to online learning.
• To personalize and differentiate the curriculum for individuals.
• To increase student connectedness to others
• To locate, analyze and construct knowledge obtained from a variety
of sources
Why I Pads? Our Vision…ICT Hardware, Software and Infrastructure
• Each student will have access to a purchased, leased or school owned personal learning device {iPad,
tablet, netbook, laptop computer}
• An innovative wireless array will provide instant and high speed wireless access throughout the building
• Interactive whiteboards throughout the learning spaces to display, engage and communicate to students
providing visual scaffolding to learning
• furniture, technologies and storage will support flexible learning not fixed by time and space.
• Our school based technician Danh will have additional time to maintain the network, hardware and
software.
• The school is committed to the integration of WEB 2.0 tools such as wikis and blogs to support learning for
real purposes and effective communication with all stakeholders and learning communities.
• We will enhance literature through multi-literacies which may include animation, podcasting, filmmaking
and the interactive TV to support group editing.
Classroom Expectations
• Relevant and appropriate digital learning will be integrated into all classroom planners and practice.
• Cyber Safety understandings will be explicitly taught and form part of a revised ICT agreement for all
students. Rights and responsibilities for ICT use will be paramount.
• Students will regularly publish materials to the Ultranet
• Teachers will identify student current strengths, set priorities for improvement, negotiate learning goals
with students then plan developmental strategies
• Teachers will continue to supervise students to ensure they maintain a safe learning focused environment
Why iPads? Our Vision…
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV8M6P9st9Q&feature=related
• Bring your currently owned iPad or purchase a new iPad.
• Cost Effective
• Each student with a unique Apple ID established and managed at school by technician
• Purchase a $20 ITunes Voucher for the year
• All Applications to be installed at school
Our Vision…
Ipad 2 16G Wifi $407
MacBook Pro 13” $ 1373
Our Vision…
Beyond the Box
• Relationship with FNPS
• Servicing / Consultancy
www.beyondthebox.com.au
Email:
Educatioon@beyondthebox.com.au
03 9372 8899
Our Vision
The following will be “mandatory” applications:
• Drop box
• Keynote
• Pages
• Numbers
Our Vision
Recommended (Free)Tour Wrist Geography
My spelling Test Writing
School A to Z Homework
Vidrythm Music
Animoto Videos Music
Crop Photography
Screen Chomp Sharing
Units Maths Conversion
iHandy Level Measurment
National Geographic Kids Reading
Join.me Collaboration
Our Vision
Flipboard Reading
Lemonade Tycoon Maths Problem Solving
Photosyth Photography stitching
Pixeet 360 Photography stitching
Ted Speaking and Listening
NASA App HD Space Sciences
NASA Television Space Sciences
Audioboo Podcasting
Podcasting for Education Podcasting Tutorial
iBrainstorm Collaboration
Qwiki Research
Polldaddy Surveys
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring in a different tablet (Samsung) or a laptop/netbook?
FNPS has made a commitment to move forward using Apple products. This was done after lengthy consultation with department and industry consultants. Security and the integrity of our system is paramount to FNPS and we feel that iPads & Mac Pro Laptops satisfy this commitment. We also understand that we need to consolidate all our different platforms operating at the school. This will help with security, training of teachers, and the total integration of ICT in the daily classroom practise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my child use computers ‘too much’ for
schoolwork?
• Will compliment the existing school curriculum by
providing appropriate digital learning tools
• Students will use 1:1 devices where they serve a
purpose
�Wireless access will allow for ‘just in time’ learning.
�Students will be able to use their files at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can 1:1 devices improve learning?
• With greater access to real-time information, digital learning resources, educational software and collaborative workspaces, students demonstrate a higher level of motivation and engagement in their learning.
• Typically students experience initial improvement in areas such as organisational and technological skills, revision, writing and editing work. With the development of presentations and other multimedia projects, students experience improvement in analytical, presentation and speaking skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can 1:1 devices improve learning?
• Increased levels of learning both in and out of
school with an emphasis on higher-order thinking,
creative thinking and expression.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will 1:1 devices be used in the classroom?
• Staff and students will collaborate and use the
device as a tool that develops the student as a
information seeker, analyser and evaluator,
problem-solver and decision-maker. They will
use programs to create ways in which to communicate
their findings and become publishers of their own work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What about handwriting?
• Students will continue to use paper and pen
and work to improve their handwriting as well
as use the keyboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Won’t students be able to ‘cheat’ by using the
spell checker?
The spell checker is a tool to allow students
immediate feedback on the correct spelling of
words they use. It supplements our existing
spelling program, but does not replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if students play on the devices during the
school day instead of going outside for recess?
The devices will provide additional support for
student learning, and therefore students will be
supervised as they would be for any learning
activity. The issues of screen limits, supervised
internet use and best academic uses will be covered
by our school’s Acceptable Use Agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will the school ensure the program is
implemented to the highest level?
• Development of policies and guidelines
• Increase in personnel in IT support
• Increase in computer infrastructure throughout the
school
• Ongoing professional development for staff
• Staff replacing current laptops with Mac computers
Frequently Asked Questions
What about safe internet use?◦ Internet service within the DEECD network is closely
monitored by a filtering system which allows for inappropriate content blocking by a regularly updated of categories and sites. This does not apply to use of devices outside of the school network.
◦ A specific policy has been developed which parents and students will be required to sign.
However, it is important that teachers, students and
parents share the responsibility to ensure safe and
responsible use of devices at all times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the student files on the device be private?
Students can expect their device to be periodically
inspected and monitored for appropriate usage.
School personnel may request access to the
browser history and/or caches as well as any and all
files belonging to the student resident on the
computers as well as stored on the school servers.
Students and parents need to be aware that files
stored are not private.
Frequently Asked Questions
What software will be on the devices?
A comprehensive and high-quality software list
will meet the needs of students over the life of
the device: however schools and students may
load additional software if appropriate and only
through the school’s computer technician.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can students install their own software?
• Permanent changes such as engraving, marking,
painting or drawing will not be permitted as the
devices remain the property of the school.
• Students will be able to personalise the software interface and background.
• Software can be installed where the software is appropriate and the student holds the appropriate license.
• Software can only be installed by the school technician.
Frequently Asked Questions
What about flat batteries?
Students are expected to charge the device
overnight and to bring it fully charged to school
each day.
Frequently Asked Questions
The school monitors usage at school, but who
monitors it at home?• That is the responsibility of the parents. When
off school grounds, parents have full authority
to monitor device usage such as:
�Encourage use in a family room and not in the bedroom
�Restrict use at certain times of the evening and weekend
�Examine the documents and other contents of the device
Frequently Asked Questions
How can students access the internet from home?
Home internet connection is not supplied by the
school or DEECD. If there is an existing interne
provision at home, the laptop is able to be
configured for access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will happen to my child if they do not
have their own laptop?
Students will continue to have access to the
netbooks/laptops at school but will not be able
to take them home. Access will be as it
currently is – students/classes will be timetabled
for usage.
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