1:1 Program Guide: Bring Your Laptop [Draft]

8/12/2019 1:1 Program Guide: Bring Your Laptop [Draft]

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Rationale & Vision for 1-to-1

Terminology for 1-to-1

Software Requirements& Recommendations

5 STARS: Responsible

5 STARS: Knowledgeable

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5 STARS: Communicator

5 STARS: Open Minded

5 STARS: Risk Taker

Guidelines for using e-mail

Acceptable Use Policy
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The ability to connect to the Internet has redefined the leaningexperience for both students and teachers. No longer are we tiedto traditional learning spaces within the walls of the classroom.Technology is evolving at a rapid pace, allowing the Internet tobecome more accessible, providing students endlessopportunities to connect, communicate and collaborate. This is anexciting time in education.

The concept of 1-to-1 learning environments been around forapproximately twenty years. Also during this time, the cost oflaptop computers has dropped dramatically.

Why Laptops? The choice of technology devices today is vast. Many, if not alldevices, can connect to the internet and allow students to accessinformation not readily available to them within a traditionalclassroom. Although these devices (smartphones, slates/tablets& laptops) are similar in that regard, each category does posedistinct advantages and disadvantages. We have chosen to adopta 1-to-1 program at Tohoku International School, requiring allSecondary students to acquire a laptop computer with some basic

required hardware and software. The main reasons for this areoutlined below:

1. The ability for all students to have access to their ownlaptop whenever needed allows an emphasis onlearning as opposed to teaching. Classrooms maybecome more student-centered, helping to developconfident, flexible, self-directed and empoweredlearners.

2. Although smartphones and tablet devices allow foraccess to information, they are largely designed onlyfor consumption of this information. The mainfunction of these devices is for entertainment.Laptops allow much more flexibility in terms ofproducing content. Such functions as documentcreation, scientific-based data collection/processingand video/sound editing can only be properlyachieved through use of a laptop. Smaller devicesmay not have the required processing power orcompatibility for more demanding applications.

3. The transition to a digital world also means thereduction on paper consumption. Students will beable to manage their notes, files, assignments andprojects digitally through cloud-based storage, aswell as share and collaborate with others quickly andeasily.

4. Having all students obtain the same type ofcomputing device allows for consistency within and

between classes and courses at TIS. This willstreamline expectations and employment of classactivities and assignments.

This Handbook has been developed to assist students with thetransition into the 1-to-1 program. It is expected that allSecondary students will read and understand the materialpresented in this document.


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With the implementation of the 1-to-1 program comes a collection of new vocabulary that may be unfamiliar to many students, parents andeven teachers. Below are some of the more common terms and an explanation of their meanings.

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REQUIRED RECOMMENDED

Microsoft OfceAn office suite of desktopapplications Current Versions:

Office 2013 for Windows

Office 2011 for OS X

Microsoft WordA word processing program.Included as part of MicrosoftOffice

Microsoft ExcelA word spreadsheetprogram. Included as part ofMicrosoft Office

Microsoft PowerpointA presentation creationprogram. Included as part ofMicrosoft Office

Google ChromeA free browser that combines aminimal design with sophisticatedtechnology to make the web faster,safer, and easier.

Mozilla Firefox A free and open source

browser developed forWindows, OS X and Linux

Adobe PDF ReaderThe free, trusted standardfor reliably viewing andinteracting with PDF files.

Adobe Digital EditionsAn application to view andmanage eBooks and otherdigital publications.

GIMPA free and open-source imageretouching and editing toolcomparable to AdobePhotoshop.

EvernoteEvernote makes it easy toremember things big and smallfrom your everyday life using yourcomputer, phone, tablet and theweb.

Logger LiteA data logging programused in Science inquiriesand lab activities. Providedby the school.

AudacityFree audio editing programfor recording, slicing, andmixing audio.

Microsoft SecurityEssentialsHelps guard your PC againstviruses, spyware, and othermalicious software.SophosFree ant-virus software forMac OS X.


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RESPONSIBLEStudents are expected to thinkfirst and make wise decisions

about their own behavior inorder to be a responsible

member of the TIS community

Students should come to school preparedto learn with their laptop computer each

day. The laptop must remain in goodcondition and have a fully charged battery

each morning

Students are expected to usebattery management strategies

to get through the school dayand participate fully without

running out of charge

Maintaining an organized filesystem and backing up the harddrive are responsibilities of the

student

Students should avoid having food ordrinks nearby their laptops to prevent

damage. Keeping the laptop in aprotective sleeve or case when not in use

will help with protection and transport.

During school hours, the use of the computer and internet networkshould be limited to academic and school-related activities. During

breaks and lunch time, it is encouraged that students make healthydecisions about their activities. Socializing with peers, exercise, eating anutritious lunch and completing school work should take priority. Using

technology for activities that interfere with success are discouraged.


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Guidelines & Expectations: Using the 5 STA

Google now offers storage of15GB on Google Drive. This

storage covers Gmail, Google+and all Drive files. As TIS uses

Google Apps for Education,students should be aware of this

storage capacity and use it totheir advantage

KNOWLEDGEABLE

Students should recognize thatwhile computers and mobile

devices are useful tools intodays technologically advanced

society, they can also havenegative effects. Students

should be aware of the amountof time they spend on electronicdevices and balance their timewith other activities to maintain

proper well being.

Students are encouraged toshare their knowledge with

classmates. Technology allowsfor unlimited ways to share

information and collaborate withothers. It is important to take

advantage of these tools toshare information.

Brain research has shown thatviewing electronic screens later

in the evening results in

disturbed and lower qualitysleep.


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COMMUNICATORStudents have easy access to

more information at theirfingertips than ever before.

However, we must remember tofollow the guidelines of fair-useand pay attention to any licensethat may be applied to works we

would like to reference.

CreativeCommons.org is anonprofit organization that

enables the sharing and use ofcreativity and knowledge through

free legal tools. They explaindifferent copyright licensing and

citation procedures.

Using copyrighted and licensedworks in students personalassignments without proper

acknowledgements breaks theAcceptable Use Policy. If

students are uncertain aboutproper citation strategies, they

should speak with their teachersfor clarification.

Students should realize thatcommunicating online is just the same as

communicating offline. If something is

inappropriate within the school, it is alsoinappropriate online. Remember that

things you say and do online are nevercompletely private and almost impossible

to remove completely.


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RISK TAKERThe Internet is a wealth ofinformation for students to

access. In order for this

information to be available,people need to create and share.It is important for students to

understand that they are part ofthe online community. As we

consume information andknowledge from others, we must

There are both positive andnegative risks that students may

take. It is important to realize

which risks are negative and tryto avoid them. Leaving yourtechnology devices unattended,

using simple passwords orsharing them with others and

allowing others into yourpersonal accounts are negative

risks, which could result inundesired consequences.

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Title PagePhoto - by author

Table of ContentsPhoto via Flickr - twicepix

Rationale & VisionPhoto - by author

Terminology for 1-to-1

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Using the STARS for 1-to-1Background photos by - author Photo via Flickr - Christopher Lane Photography

E-mail GuidelinesPhoto via Flickr: ilamont.comPolicy adapted from: Yokohama International School http://www.yis.ac.jp/uploaded/documents/At_School/CLC/YIS_Student_Email_Guidelines.pdf

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