Implementation+-+Summit

>>> Posted to SMS News: Beth SHAMBARGER 8/26/2011 1:31 PM >>> TAKE A LOOK: Mike Gorman has developed an excellent resource for TEACHERS ONLY (not intended for public use at this point). Go to www.sacs21.wikispaces.com and learn all about the SACS 1:1 computer initiative. The links at the side of the page are especially useful and include the following information: Create and grade assignments (homework drop off box) Real time collaboration with Peers Share and Access files
 * 1 to 1 Facts FAQs
 * HP Classroom Management
 * My Big Campus
 * Office 2010 (Excel) links to tutorials for transitioning from our present version of Windows
 * Office 2010 (PowerPoint) tutorials
 * Office 2010 (Word) tutorials
 * Policy Statement
 * Software 1 to 1 lists software loaded on computers
 * The Laptop HP 6465

Mike will elaborate on the above wiki and 1:1 at our next faculty meeting.

IMPORTANT DATES: 1. The last day of NWEA will be the last day that students have access to the old machines. 2. Week of Sept. 16—Students receive new laptops (best case scenario)

START THINKING ABOUT: Students will leave their laptops in the 8th period class to be charged overnight. They will pick up their laptops in the morning before they go to period 1. Some rooms will have carts; however, most rooms will have 1 or 2 large powerstrips (depending on size of the 8th period class). __What changes in your room arrangement might you need to make to accommodate these laptops__? According to fire code, powerstrips cannot be “piggy-backed”; in other words, a power strip cannot be plugged into another powerstrip. Each power strip will need to be plugged into its own electrical outlet.

LUGGAGE TAG: Each student will need a luggage tag attached to the laptop case. It will need their name, grade and advisory teacher clearly labeled on the outside. All other aspects of __the luggage tag__ can be personalized (stickers, ribbons, etc.) similar to what some of us do with our own luggage so it can easily be recognized on the baggage carousel at the airport. Obviously, some students will need help securing a luggage tag; maybe you have a couple at home in a junk drawer that you can show as samples and offer to students in need. We are also working with one of our vendors to donate some luggage tags for those students who do not bring one from home.

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS? To promote sharing and questions about 1:1, please post on SMS news with 1:1 as the subject. We have a wonderful set of challenges because we are also so fortunate to have the following: 1. Technology in every child's hands. 2. Students that are excited and want to engage. 3. A beautiful building that promotes pride. 4. A wonderful staff that is willing to take a step ahead. 5. Awesome students, parents, and community that will support what is best for their children. We will brainstorm, plan, implement, revive and plan again ….. 1:1 is under construction and a work in progress.