Tom Murray Director of Technology and Cyber Education [email protected] ; @thomascmurray Rebecca Kelly Senior High Librarian [email protected] ; @bekcikelly Joe Kuzo Supervisor of Technology [email protected] ; @KuzoJoe Quakertown Community.
Download ReportTranscript Tom Murray Director of Technology and Cyber Education [email protected] ; @thomascmurray Rebecca Kelly Senior High Librarian [email protected] ; @bekcikelly Joe Kuzo Supervisor of Technology [email protected] ; @KuzoJoe Quakertown Community.
Tom Murray Director of Technology and Cyber Education [email protected] ; @thomascmurray Rebecca Kelly Senior High Librarian [email protected] ; @bekcikelly Joe Kuzo Supervisor of Technology [email protected] ; @KuzoJoe Quakertown Community School District Student Population - 5500 Elementary Population = 35,000 Middle Small town/rural Freshman Center Senior High Est. Median Household income $53,143 Online Learning Environment for teachers and students 6 - 12 Philosophy : Support vision of anywhere, anytime learning Flexible, more customized learning path for students Student and Teacher Preparation Community/ Parent Preparations LMS – Blended Schools Getting the word out Blended Learning and Physical Classroom Internet Safety High School | Elementary | Middle • Each student will have 24/7 access to computer technology through the assignment of a district-owned netbook computer or through the utilization of personal computing devices. • Dedicated desktop computers will be provided for appropriate classroom labs and support classrooms as determined by the building level and central office administration. • Some laptop or netbook computers will be dedicated for use by individual students participating in cyber courses or district alternative educational settings. Posture Assessment Authentication Access Current Deployment – District Wireless Complete • 377 APs in 12 buildings • 3 Wireless LAN controllers • 4 WLANs (QCSD, QCSDsecure, guestnet, TCH) • During peak hours between 1200-1300 client devices connected to wireless networks • Every building has the capability for BYOT 2010-11 • Begin one-to-one rollout for all 9th graders 2011-12 • Prior year’s freshman take netbooks to 10th grade • New netbooks purchased for 9th graders 2012-13 • Prior year’s sophomores take netbooks to 11th grade • Prior year’s freshman take netbooks to 10th grade • New netbooks purchased for 9th graders 2012-13 • Prior year’s juniors take netbooks to 12th grade • Prior year’s sophomores take netbooks to 11th grade • Prior year’s freshman take netbooks to 10th grade • New netbooks purchased for 9th graders Parent discussion Provide overview of purpose Q&A Student computer guidelines Required specs, size restrictions, OS NAC Client Installation Session Install client Windows Update Anti virus issues Development of BYOT Agreement Form Tech Support 7:30-8:15 AM in libraries Afternoon hours available as needed Loaner cart located in library 30 netbooks for sign out in each building Dealing with issues on personal computers Virus/malware Windows updates Hardware Student printing Library printing stations Nationwide, 55% of middle and high school students, as well as 25% of elementary students, own a mobile device. The average minor sends 50-100 text messages per day. 58% of students in schools where cell phones are banned send text messages anyway. Teens in the lowest income category are most likely to use their phones, instead of computers to go online. 67% of parents are willing to buy their children a mobile device for educational purposes. 83% of adults have mobile phones. (Source: http://goo.gl/9hqim) “The growing popularity of “Bring Your Own Technology” (BYOT) programs is fueled, in part, by the idea that allowing student-owned devices to supplement school-purchased technology can help cut costs in these financially tight times and, in part, by the realization that learning can benefit from technology when students are mentored in appropriate applications. By taking advantage of student interest in technology, schools stand to benefit from more teachable moments in and out the classroom and to support and create personalized learning that is guided by teachers and peers.” Source: Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) Report on Rethinking State and School Policies Concerning Mobile Technologies and Social Media http://goo.gl/QFP9N A Student-Centered Vision: The Why of BYOT! Clear Expectations: Policies, Procedures, Communication, etc. Technology and Staff Readiness: Network Configuration, PD, etc. BYOT Clear Expectations for All Concept Adapted from Corner-Mguhlin.org To institute something like this… “To facilitate 21st Century teaching and learning in QCSD, all students are expected to carry a device for learning of their choice. The world outside of school is full of choices. People choose which phone to text on, what type of computer to use, and what technology to buy. Students will be offered options at the start of the school year. Students can bring in any device, attach it to the school network, and access a variety of tools to meet their diverse needs. QCSD will not lock our students into a single operating system, a single type model of device, or only one way to solve problems, but encourage students to identify the tools that best fit their learning and educational needs. Student choice and decision making will be promoted, and students will be accountable and responsible for the choices that they make.” How will you handle… Which School District policies need to change? Do they need school board approval? (AUP, etc.) Which building policies and procedure need to be updated? How would your BYOT plan supplement a 1:1 initiative? How will you handle grades K-5, 6-8, 9-12? How will expectations be made clear to students and parents? How will you handle 3G and 4G service? How will you handle BYOT for staff? What if you have a non-student-centered IT department? Step 1: Define the Goals Step 2: Prepare the Infrastructure Step 3: Be Policy Savvy Step 4: Communicate – A Lot Step 5: Don’t Forget About Staff Development Step 6: Address Equity Source: 6 Steps for Increasing Student Access with BYOD by Michael Walker; Available at: http://goo.gl/nu9wW Tech Directors: Get out of their way and let students and staff run! It’s not about control; it’s about student learning. Tom Murray Director of Technology and Cyber Education [email protected] ; @thomascmurray Rebecca Kelly Senior High Librarian [email protected] ; @bekcikelly Joe Kuzo Supervisor of Technology [email protected] ; @KuzoJoe