eCLASS& BYOD2013-2014

Teaching and Learning Initiatives

What is eCLASS? Digital Content, Learning, Assessment & Support System

Picture an umbrella with all our current resources underneath it along with new resources and applications to enhance student engagement and the teaching and learning process

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What is eCLASS for Students? Students can access assignments and

academic help anytime, online. Digital Tools to expand the walls of the

classroom, including the Student Portal Digital resources that foster

collaboration Technology to nurture creativity &

innovation, including BYOD

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Some Things to Know GCPS is not adopting eCLASS; GCPS is

creating eCLASS along with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Desire2Learn, and other partner companies

First pieces began last year, and more will be phased in as created over the next several years.

Harbins is PILOT SCHOOL as part of the Archer Cluster.

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GCPS Student Portal

Students have access to a wide variety of digital resources at school & at home

Content is varied based on grade level and courses student is enrolled in

Login through the Student Portal on the Harbins Elementary Website

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GCPS Student Portal

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We are creating eCLASS. We are phasing in models and trying new things.

There is much room to grow and many challenges to overcome.

It is not a technology initiative. It is a teaching and learning initiative. And a MAJOR one.

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What does it mean to be a “pilot”?

What it is NOT An automated teacher or automated

curriculum (it doesn’t teach) Technologically overwhelming Primarily a technology initiative – we are

focused on teaching & learning – technology is a TOOL, not an OUTCOME

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BYOD 2013-2014 Bring Your Own Device is a popular and

expanding phenomenon in American schools.

Our data indicate many students have access to technology outside of school – which we tell them to turn off when they arrive in class.

How can we use this technology to ENHANCE quality instruction?

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What kind of access will students have? Internet access similar to what they

have when they log on to a school computer

We will have some school-owned devices in classrooms.

Devices may not have all the software students are used to, and all websites don’t run correctly on all devices.

What about security? Network Security Hardware Security Classroom Management

Which device is best? FIRST – we can not recommend, or

endorse, a device for your family, but we can share some information to help inform your decision-making. (handout)

Teachers will share some specific advice for you at each grade level

Common devices Apple: iPad, iPad mini, iPod Touch,

iPhone B&N: Nook HD Google: Nexus 7 Kindle: Fire, Fire HD Microsoft: Surface, Surface RT Samsung: Galaxy Tab 2 Also: smartphones, netbooks, and

laptops!

iPad/iPad mini17%

iPhone6%

iPod Touch21%

Galaxy Tab5%

Kindle Fire23%

Nook7%

Nexus 73%

Laptop5%

Other Smartphone

4%

Other Tablet10%

BYOD - Devices at Harbins: February 1, 2013

Considerations Price Risk of loss or damage Data (saving, storage space, data plan) Ruggedness (protective case) Size & clarity of screen display Response time Operating system Plays Adobe Flash? Keyboard Memory required Battery life Available apps

Preparing Your Student Can your student do the following

independently? Turn the device on and off Adjust the volume Open & close Apps Go to settings & select a Wi-Fi network Launch & navigate the Web browser Bookmark websites to the home screen and

access bookmarks Take a screenshot & access the photo library Take a video and access the video library

Preparing Your Device Suggested for ALL grades

Drawing app (any free with ability to save photo) Response app (Socrative, etc.)

Suggested for K-2 – see link belowSkills and Apps 2013-2014

Suggested for 3-5 – see link below

Next Step? Personally Owned Device Release Form must

be completed each year for each device the student might bring

eClass in Action Desire 2 Learn Student Modules