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1:1 Mobile Device PlanJune 12, 2013
Table of Contents
• Introduction 2• Recommendation Overview 3• Back End Infrastructure 4• Front End Infrastructure 4• Staff Training and Support 6• Student Training and Support 7• Conclusions 8
21st Century School
Vision
Assessment
Plan Recommendation
• Vision Fall 2010• Study Groups• Pilots• Surveys• Meetings• Reports• Presentations• Final Plan
LMS
Productivity Tools
Training and SupportInfrastructure
SIS
5 Interrelated Components
Masconomet in the Cloud
Back End Infrastructure Update
Mobile Device Management System will be put in place by FY15
Content Filter is being re-bid and will be installed in FY14
Bandwidth will be upgraded as of July 1
Wireless Access Points will be completed by Friday
Switches are installed
21st Century Classroom
Ultra Book
Interactive Whiteboard
Docking Station and Related Cabling
Access to Optical Drives, Document Cameras, Video Cameras, etc.
Networked Printers and Copiers (maybe wireless)
Cloud Storage
Front End Platform- OS Change
Platform Choice – APPLE
Standardized Suite of Applications
Time Tested Hardware Reliability
Simplicity of Use
Challenges –
Some department specific software applications are not Mac compatible
Macs cause more network traffic
Student Devices
• Device Required: Sept. 2015 (FY16)• Type: Apple Laptop• Student Owned
– Purchase outright, personally or via Masco
– Lease Purchase through Masco– Lending Library – MEF
Staff Training
• Complex –– Transition Instructional Resources– Transition paper and pen processes to
electronic– Introduce new communication tools– Introduce new operating system– Introduce new methods of developing and
delivering assessments, curriculum, and classroom activities
• Multi-year, multi phased program
Training Program Timeline Overview
Summary of Phases• Phase I: Educational Philosophy & Hardware• Phase 2: Developing Your Blackboard Classroom• Phase 3: Enhancing Your Blackboard Classroom• Phase 4: Enriching Your Blackboard Instruction
Phase I
Educational Philosophy and Hardware
– Develop basic skills necessary to use 21st Century front end infrastructure
– Develop a basic understanding of concepts related to the learning environment
– Select an Instructional Unit to develop
Phase 2
Developing Your Blackboard Classroom
– Use blackboard to develop and teach a single classroom unit for one class
– Apply techniques using blended learning resources
– Reflect on the successes and areas for improvement that will help enhance any future units
Phase 3
Enhancing Your Blackboard Classroom
– Create at least 3 units for a single course that appropriately enhance the current classroom experience through the use of a blended learning environment
– Effective management of grading and reporting
– Workflow efficiency using integrated communication tools
Phase 4
Enriching Your Blackboard Instruction
– Expand your blackboard experience to include units from all classes as appropriate
– Create the Shell/ Outline for Master Course
– Expand on UDL for all learners– Participate in Collaboratives with Peers
Student Orientation & Support
Preparing Students for 21st Century Learning
– Device familiarization and proper use for education
– 1:1 readiness using Google Apps, Blackboard & the Powerschool Portal
– Student support, providing authentic learning experiences