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PARENT & STUDENT DEVICE MEETING
Forest Hills School District presents…
A Partnership for Powerful Learning
Information Session
Beliefs We believe all students can learn and deserve an
education that respects their individual strengths, interests, and developmental needs
Core academic subjects remain the foundation of a comprehensive education and are more important than ever
To achieve success, our students will need to develop and attain proficiency in vastly different skill areas than in the past
We must increase access to technology to bridge rigorous academic standards and 21st Century skills
Partnership for Powerful Learning Goals
1. Increase computer access to better educate students for a technology-rich world.
2. Increase computer access to better prepare Nagel to educate students for a technology-rich world.
Technology Standards for Students
1.) Creativity and Innovation2.) Communication and Collaboration3.) Research and Information Fluency4.) Critical Thinking, Problem Solving &
Decision Making5.) Digital Citizenship6.) Technology Operations & Concepts
ISTE NETS*S
September
Nagel •Professional Development (Personal Learning Networks)•Planning (safety, security, equity, classroom management)•Boot Camp Planning•Infrastructure Planning
Student •Student Information Meetings
Parent •Parent Information Meetings
Information wiki: http://fhsdppl.wetpaint.com
October
Nagel •Professional Development (Compelling Case for Change & 20th Century vs. 21st Century Learning)•Infrastructure planning•Boot Camp Planning
Student •Student Voice •Student Sandbox October 29•Parent/Student Device Meeting Oct. 14
Parent •Parent Voice: Solicit parent help safety/security, educational impact, equity, financial concerns•Parent/Student Device Meeting Oct. 14•PPL participation survey mailed with report cards
Information wiki: http://fhsdppl.wetpaint.com
November
Nagel •Professional Development (21st Century lesson design)•Infrastructure in place/test runs planned•Boot Camp Planning•Action Research •Mini-boot camp sessions
Student •Student Voice •Student Sandbox November 12 & 18 & 19•Action research•Lessons focused on selected ISTE NETS*S
Parent •Parent Voice•Parent Information Session November 17 •Computer Tools for Parents Workshop November 10, 11
Information wiki: http://fhsdppl.wetpaint.com
December
Nagel •Professional Development (21st Century Lesson Design)•Infrastructure planning•Boot Camp Planning•Action Research •Mini-Bootcamp sessions (classrooms)
Student •Student Voice •Student Sandbox December 10•Action research•Lessons focused on selected ISTE NETS*S
Parent •Parent Voice Meeting•Possible parent PPL follow up session
Information wiki: http://fhsdppl.wetpaint.com
January
Nagel •Professional Development (Planning with 21st Century learning in Mind)•Action Research •Student/Parent/Teacher boot camp session •Launch of PPL Pilot Project
Student •Student Voice •Student Sandbox•Action research•Lessons focused on selected ISTE NETS*S
Parent •Parent Voice•Student/Parent/Teacher boot camp session•Parent classroom support during launch
Information wiki: http://fhsdppl.wetpaint.com
February-May
Nagel •Professional Development (Planning with 21st Century learning in Mind)•Action Research •Planning for BOE meeting presentation•Planning next steps 2011-2012 •Teacher survey
Student •Student Voice •Student Sandbox•Action research•Lessons focused on selected ISTE NETS*S•Student digital portfolio•Student survey
Parent •Parent Voice•Parent Survey
Information wiki: http://fhsdppl.wetpaint.com
Lets get started…
What you need to know…
The CPU
The Frontside Bus
What we are really here for.
PPL Computer Options:
Notebooks Netbooks Tablet PCs
Notebooks
Notebooks
Larger screen Optical Drive
CD / DVD / Blu-ray Full size keyboard More powerful Variety of software
OS: Windows / Apple / LinuxCan run full-blown applications
Netbooks
Netbooks
Portable Battery Life
Less powerful than Notebooks
Smaller screen Smaller keyboard Variety of software
OS: Windows / LinuxCan run most applications that a Notebook
can
Tablet PC
Tablet PC
Medium Screens Touch technologies Pen technologies
Applications Swivel screen
Tablets
Technical Terms
Processor Is the chip which is the brains of the computer.
Video Is the part that draws the pictures on the screen.
Memory Temporary storage (only works while computer is on)
Storage Long term storage (works while computer is on or off)
Network – Wireless Wi-Fi
Network – Wired Ethernet
Operating System (OS)
Layer of software that controls the hardware.Programs > Operating Systems > Computer Hardware
Screen Resolution Setting that controls how much is displayed on your screen.
Resolutions
Buying my device: Shop around Visit local retail to see the device
Micro Center (Sharonville)Best Buy (Eastgate)Walmart
Online Resources Shopping:
○ http://www.newegg.com○ http://shopping.google.com
Reviews:○ http://reviews.cnet.com○ http://www.tomshardware.com
Bulk Purchasing
Protecting my device: Insurance
Talk to your home owners agentWorth Ave. Group
Warranties Accidental CoverageCheck for extended manufacturer Retail shops
○ Best Buy ○ Micro Center (Cincinnati’s biggest computer store)○ Office Depot (Notebooks, Netbooks)
Caring for my device:
Local Computer ShopsJourney Systems LLC (on 5 mile)Custom-PC Computers (on Salem &
Beechmont)Zimcom Network Solutions (on Nimitzview) DR Micro LTD (on Beechmont)E-Tech Express inc. (on Beechmont)Staples (on Beechmont)
Software Operating systems:
Microsoft Windows (Recommend v7 Home Edition)
Apple Mac OS X (Recommend v10.6 Snow Leopard)
Linux (Recommend Ubuntu v10.10) Office type application options:
Microsoft Office 2010 Student EditionOracle OpenOfficeGoogle DocsMicrosoft Office Live
Software
Discounted SoftwareJourneyED (www.journeyed.com)
Open Source SoftwareOS Alternative (www.osalt.com)
Specs – NotebooksMinimum Specifications Recommended
Specifications
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0Ghzor equivalent
Core i5 Intelor equivalent
Video Integrated Graphics 256 MB (or higher) discrete graphics card
Memory 2GB DDR3 SDRAM 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
Storage 160 GB Hard drive 320 GB (or higher) Hard drive
Network – Wireless G band Wi-Fi (ABG) N band Wi-Fi (BGN)
Network – Wired 100 Mbit Ethernet 100/1000 Mbit Ethernet
Operating System (OS)
Windows XP Mac OS X v10.4Linux
Windows 7Mac OS X v10.6Linux
Screen Size 14” – 16”
Screen Resolution XGA (or higher)
Weight 2.0 – 6.0 LBS
Specs – NetbooksMinimum Specifications Recommended
Specifications
Processor Intel Atom N450 1.66 GHzor equivalent
Intel Atom N450 1.66 GHzor equivalent
Video Integrated Graphics 256 MB discrete graphics
Memory 1 GB DDR2 667 MHz 4 GB RAM
Storage 160 GB HD 320 GB HD
Network – Wireless G band Wi-Fi (ABG) N band Wi-Fi (BGN)
Network – Wired 100 Mbit Ethernet 100/1000 Mbit Ethernet
Operating System (OS)
Windows XP Mac OS X v10.4Linux
Windows 7Linux
Screen Size 7” – 10”
Screen Resolution VGA +
Weight 1.0 – 3.0 lbs
Specs – Tablet PCMinimum Specifications Recommended
Specifications
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
Core i5 Intelor equivalent
Video Integrated Graphics 256 MB discrete graphics
Memory 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 160 GB HD 320 GB HD
Network – Wireless G band Wi-Fi (ABG) N band Wi-Fi (BGN)
Network – Wired 100 Mbit Ethernet 100/1000 Mbit Ethernet
Operating System (OS)
Windows XP Mac OS X v10.4Linux
Windows 7
Screen Size 12” – 14”
Screen Resolution XGA (or higher)
Weight 4.0 – 6.0 lbs
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