aosr 1 1 parent presentation

AOSR

1-1

Laptops

2011-2012

1-1 Pilot

Our pilot program began in 2011, full

implementation is still being developed.

The plan includes teachers and

students.

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Why 1:1 laptops?

Our children are digital natives.

They are growing up with technology as an integral part of their lives.

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By Teaching 21st Century Skills

• Thinking skills—analyzing and

making meaning from vast amounts

of information

• Collaboration

• Creativity & innovation

• Communication

• Using technology responsibly

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At AOSR we are embracing

technology as a learning tool and

helping students learn to use it

EFFECTIVELY &

RESPONSIBLY.

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Our Beliefs

Learning should stretch

beyond school walls and

after the bell rings.

Our Beliefs

Students

should be

engaged and

excited to

learn.

Our Beliefs

Teachers and students will

create a learning community

together.

Our Beliefs

Students will

learn how to use

Technology

responsibly in

and out of the

School

environment.

Our Beliefs

Technology will help our

students learn how to

learn, preparing them for a

future that we can only

imagine.

Laptop Basic Information

• Leased—no cost to parents

• Only cost will be the laptop bag

• Students will take them home every

night and weekend

• Must be charged at home

• Returned at the end of May

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Laptop User Agreement

• Warranty covers manufacturer’s defects

• Student will follow Standards of Proper Care

• Student is responsible for backing up files

• Family is responsible for cost of replacement if laptop lost or stolen

• Family responsible for cost of damage due to student misuse or negligence

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Bag Requirements

• Needs padding

• Should fit inside your locker

• Should fit inside your backpack

outside of school to hide it

• Easy handles or strap to carry

around all day

• Fit our laptop size of 13” wide X 9.1”

high

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Good Bag

Small, padded with handlesSE

Bad Bag

WON’T FIT IN LOCKER

TOO FAT

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Security

• New locks on student lockers

• Students will keep them in eye

contact or in their lockers at

school.

• Take them home every night and

weekend.

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Anti-Theft Software

• Each computer will have anti-theft

software installed.

• Laptops can be tracked.

• Missing laptops must be reported

immediately.

• Police will be notified and track the

laptop.

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Student Responsability

• Students are administrators of their

own machines

• AOSR will troubleshoot minor issues

• If necessary machines will be

reinstalled

• Student files should be backed up

off the machine

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If you need support…

Helpdesk@aosr.org

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Online Safety Resources for Home

• See the parent

pages on the

MacBook

support website

• Handout of

resources

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Your feedback is helpful!

• We are learning together.

• We’ll communicate with you

throughout the year sharing our

experiences and asking for feedback

• Please email or call us with

questions or suggestions.

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