66thth Grade Tablet Pilot Program Grade Tablet Pilot Program

Parent OrientationParent Orientation

December 13, 2007December 13, 2007

Overview of OrientationOverview of Orientation

• Summary of Pilot Program Summary of Pilot Program ImplementationImplementation

• Tablet Overview of Policies and Tablet Overview of Policies and ProceduresProcedures

• Tablet Policies and Procedures: Appendix Tablet Policies and Procedures: Appendix A-1A-1

• Q & AQ & A

TIPP OverviewTIPP Overview

• 15 Schools in Illinois15 Schools in Illinois

• 3 Year Grant funded by State of 3 Year Grant funded by State of IllinoisIllinois

• One tablet computer per 6One tablet computer per 6thth grader grader

• Funding for teacher training and Funding for teacher training and some infrastructuresome infrastructure

TIPP OverviewTIPP Overview

• ““Anytime/anywhere” capabilities of Anytime/anywhere” capabilities of wireless environmentswireless environments

• Learning doesn’t stop when the Learning doesn’t stop when the school day endschool day end

• Move from teacher-centered, lecture-Move from teacher-centered, lecture-based to student-centered, project-based to student-centered, project-based learningbased learning

Technology Immersion Technology Immersion Pilot Program (TIPP)Pilot Program (TIPP)

What we’ve been doing since What we’ve been doing since the laptops arrived…the laptops arrived…

Since October 2006…Since October 2006…• Went to Springfield to learn about program Went to Springfield to learn about program

implementationimplementation• Laptops arrived around ChristmasLaptops arrived around Christmas• Researched procedures and policies Researched procedures and policies

needed for one-to-one programneeded for one-to-one program• Student distribution in FebruaryStudent distribution in February• Updated infrastructure – added wireless Updated infrastructure – added wireless

access pointsaccess points• Student Internet Safety training Student Internet Safety training • Parent Orientation in May 07Parent Orientation in May 07• Sixth grade laptops now…Sixth grade laptops now…• Teachers receiving a lot of trainingTeachers receiving a lot of training

Teacher TrainingTeacher Training

• Use of TabletsUse of Tablets

• Integrating Integrating Technology Technology

• Effective Internet UseEffective Internet Use

• Safe Internet UseSafe Internet Use

• The CollaboratoryThe Collaboratory

• Safari and NetTrekkerSafari and NetTrekker

• Learn from students!Learn from students!

TIPP Overview – Policies and TIPP Overview – Policies and ProceduresProceduresSBES One-to-One Technology SBES One-to-One Technology

Immersion Program: Tablet General Immersion Program: Tablet General Overview and InstructionsOverview and Instructions

Introduction Introduction

Learning is the focus of the Illinois and SBES Learning is the focus of the Illinois and SBES Technology Immersion Pilot Program Technology Immersion Pilot Program (TIPP). The tablet PC’s support change (TIPP). The tablet PC’s support change from lecture-based/instructor-centered from lecture-based/instructor-centered classrooms to learning-based/student-classrooms to learning-based/student-centered classrooms. Tablet PC’s centered classrooms. Tablet PC’s facilitate the change/shift through the facilitate the change/shift through the use of the “anytime/anywhere” use of the “anytime/anywhere” capabilities of wireless environments. capabilities of wireless environments.

There are two major goals for this program. There are two major goals for this program. The first, as always, is to improve The first, as always, is to improve student learning. The second is to student learning. The second is to develop an effective model for web-develop an effective model for web-based instructional strategies. Shifting based instructional strategies. Shifting classroom practices to a web-based classroom practices to a web-based model will enable students to develop model will enable students to develop skills required to be self-directed, skills required to be self-directed, independent, life long learners which will independent, life long learners which will help them compete in the global arena help them compete in the global arena for college placement and employment for college placement and employment opportunities.opportunities.

Ownership of MachinesOwnership of Machines

The laptops are the property of St. BenedictThe laptops are the property of St. Benedict

Elementary School (SBES) in conjunction with Elementary School (SBES) in conjunction with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and are beingChicago Public Schools (CPS) and are being

provided for the exclusive use of SBESprovided for the exclusive use of SBES

students and their teachers. Due tostudents and their teachers. Due to

insurance and liability issues, the Gatewayinsurance and liability issues, the Gateway

Tablet PC’s should not be lent to otherTablet PC’s should not be lent to other

individuals, groups, or institutions. individuals, groups, or institutions.

Asset ManagementAsset Management

• InventoriedInventoried

• Loaners may be availableLoaners may be available

• Students leaving SBES return the Students leaving SBES return the tablettablet

• Return before end of school in JuneReturn before end of school in June

InsuranceInsurance

Parents should check theirParents should check their

homeowners/renters insurance policy tohomeowners/renters insurance policy to

determine if it covers the tablet computer,determine if it covers the tablet computer,

valued at $1,559, for loss, theft, or damage. valued at $1,559, for loss, theft, or damage.

If your insurance does not cover the tabletIf your insurance does not cover the tablet

you will be held financially responsible foryou will be held financially responsible for

any loss or damage to the unit.any loss or damage to the unit.

ADP (Accidental Damage ADP (Accidental Damage Protection)Protection)

Not covered under Gateway Accidental Not covered under Gateway Accidental Damage Service Plan:Damage Service Plan:

• · Product failures caused by natural disasters· Product failures caused by natural disasters• · Loss or damage caused by fire, theft, · Loss or damage caused by fire, theft,

disappearance, misplacement or computer disappearance, misplacement or computer virusesviruses

• · Product damage caused by reckless, · Product damage caused by reckless, abusive, willful or intentional conductabusive, willful or intentional conduct

• · Normal wear or cosmetic change and other · Normal wear or cosmetic change and other damages that does not affect functionalitydamages that does not affect functionality

RepairsRepairs

• Tell Homeroom TeacherTell Homeroom Teacher

• Mr. Bell and Mr. Murray to Mr. Bell and Mr. Murray to troubleshoot and repairtroubleshoot and repair

• If hardware issue, sent to Gateway If hardware issue, sent to Gateway for service…72 hoursfor service…72 hours

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

• Standard School AUP found in parent Standard School AUP found in parent handbook – signed in Sept 07handbook – signed in Sept 07

• Addendum A-1 – Governs use of Addendum A-1 – Governs use of tablets in and out of school tablets in and out of school

PrivacyPrivacy

SBES retains control, custody and supervision of SBES retains control, custody and supervision of allall

computers, networks and Internet services ownedcomputers, networks and Internet services owned

or leased by the SBES. SBES reserves the right toor leased by the SBES. SBES reserves the right to

monitor all activity by students and staff. Studentsmonitor all activity by students and staff. Students

and staff should have no expectation of privacy inand staff should have no expectation of privacy in

their use of school computers including e-mail,their use of school computers including e-mail,

stored files or Internet sites visited.stored files or Internet sites visited.

Internet SafetyInternet Safety

• SBES FirewallSBES Firewall

• Teach Internet Safety Teach Internet Safety

• Firewall only at school – not at homeFirewall only at school – not at home

• Parents should monitor student useParents should monitor student use

• Teach responsible useTeach responsible use

Power Management Power Management

• Batteries must be fully charged at the beginning Batteries must be fully charged at the beginning of each school day. Charge your computer every of each school day. Charge your computer every night. The Tablets charges faster when “off”. night. The Tablets charges faster when “off”.

• Whenever the Tablet is not in use, put it to sleep Whenever the Tablet is not in use, put it to sleep by closing the lid. by closing the lid.

• Use a simple, light-color desktop image at school. Use a simple, light-color desktop image at school. Pick one of the preset images. Save deeper colors Pick one of the preset images. Save deeper colors and large picture files for home and weekends. and large picture files for home and weekends.

• Keep the Tablet in moderate temperatures. Keep the Tablet in moderate temperatures. Temperature extremes will diminish battery Temperature extremes will diminish battery capacity and can damage the computer. Never capacity and can damage the computer. Never leave your Tablet in a car.leave your Tablet in a car.

Caring for Your Gateway Caring for Your Gateway TabletTablet• Enjoy your tablet and remember it is Enjoy your tablet and remember it is

delicate, electronic equipment and needs delicate, electronic equipment and needs to be treated with care. to be treated with care.

• Turning the screenTurning the screen• Use the Tablet on a flat, hard stable Use the Tablet on a flat, hard stable

surface. surface. • Avoid carrying the computer with the lid Avoid carrying the computer with the lid

up…an accident is more likely to happen. up…an accident is more likely to happen. • Close the lid from the center of the screen. Close the lid from the center of the screen.

Don’t slam it shut. Don’t slam it shut.

Caring for Your Gateway Caring for Your Gateway TabletTablet• Do not set books on top of the Tablet. Do not set books on top of the Tablet. • Be careful not to leave pencils, pens, or Be careful not to leave pencils, pens, or

papers on the keyboard when closing the papers on the keyboard when closing the Tablet. Tablet.

• Don’t pick the Tablet up by the monitor Don’t pick the Tablet up by the monitor • Keep your computer in its case whenever Keep your computer in its case whenever

it’s not in use. it’s not in use. • Be patient! Sometimes computers need a Be patient! Sometimes computers need a

few seconds to think so don’t start pounding few seconds to think so don’t start pounding on the keys if response is not immediate.on the keys if response is not immediate.

CleaningCleaning

• Don’t eat or drink when using the computer. Don’t eat or drink when using the computer.

• If using the Tablet outside, avoid sand and If using the Tablet outside, avoid sand and dirt. dirt.

• Wipe surfaces lightly with a clean, soft cloth Wipe surfaces lightly with a clean, soft cloth made for computer screens. Do not use a made for computer screens. Do not use a cleaner to wipe the monitor surface.cleaner to wipe the monitor surface.

• Avoid touching the screen with your fingers, Avoid touching the screen with your fingers, pens, and pencils. If you need to clean, pens, and pencils. If you need to clean, clean carefully. clean carefully.

General Usage RulesGeneral Usage Rules

• Keep your password secret. Keep your password secret. • You are responsible for keeping your Tablet safe, You are responsible for keeping your Tablet safe,

secure, and undamaged. Take good care of it. secure, and undamaged. Take good care of it. Keep your Tablet in its case when not used in Keep your Tablet in its case when not used in class. class.

• Bring your tablet to class charged and ready to Bring your tablet to class charged and ready to go. go.

• Use your tablet appropriately - No games, music, Use your tablet appropriately - No games, music, videos, or other software on your tablet– unless videos, or other software on your tablet– unless it’s for a class assignment. Visit only appropriate it’s for a class assignment. Visit only appropriate sites. Send only appropriate email. Notify sites. Send only appropriate email. Notify teachers of any problems or concerns. teachers of any problems or concerns.

General Usage RulesGeneral Usage Rules

• Keep your tablet in a locked, secure Keep your tablet in a locked, secure place when it’s not with you. place when it’s not with you.

• Understand that the tablet belongs to Understand that the tablet belongs to the school, and it can be checked at the school, and it can be checked at any time or taken away for any time or taken away for disciplinary reasons. disciplinary reasons.

• The primary purpose of the tablet is The primary purpose of the tablet is for education. Treat it as a valuable for education. Treat it as a valuable tool for learning. tool for learning.

SBES Tablet AUP SBES Tablet AUP

Appendix A-1Appendix A-1

Section A: Using the Tablet Section A: Using the Tablet at Schoolat School

• 1. Each computer is assigned to an 1. Each computer is assigned to an individual student. Students should never individual student. Students should never “swap” or “share” their computer with “swap” or “share” their computer with another student. another student.

• 2.2. Students required to leave their Students required to leave their tablet in their homeroom classroom when tablet in their homeroom classroom when not in use.not in use.

• 3.3. Students may never share their Students may never share their password with another student. password with another student.

Section A: Using the Tablet Section A: Using the Tablet at Schoolat School • 4. Students are responsible for bringing their tablet, 4. Students are responsible for bringing their tablet,

fully charged, to school each day. If a student fails fully charged, to school each day. If a student fails to bring their fully charged tablet to school each to bring their fully charged tablet to school each day, they will no longer be allowed to take it home. day, they will no longer be allowed to take it home.

• 5.5. Students who do not have permission to take Students who do not have permission to take their tablet home may pick up their tablet in their their tablet home may pick up their tablet in their homeroom classroom each morning, and are homeroom classroom each morning, and are required to return their laptop to their homeroom required to return their laptop to their homeroom classroom at the end of each day. Students are classroom at the end of each day. Students are responsible for making sure their tablet is plugged responsible for making sure their tablet is plugged in for recharging each night. in for recharging each night.

• 6.6. Computers will be checked each day during Computers will be checked each day during homeroom period homeroom period

Section A: Using the Tablet Section A: Using the Tablet at Schoolat School

• 7. Students will be allowed to 7. Students will be allowed to recharge their tablets each day recharge their tablets each day during their lunch period. during their lunch period.

• 8.8. Students are not allowed to take Students are not allowed to take their computer into the cafeteria. their computer into the cafeteria.

• 9.9. Students are responsible for Students are responsible for saving or backing up their saving or backing up their documents to the server or to documents to the server or to another source. another source.

Section A: Using the Tablet Section A: Using the Tablet at Schoolat School

• 10. Computers are to be used only in the 10. Computers are to be used only in the classroom, and at home for homework. classroom, and at home for homework.

• 11.11. Students are not allowed to Students are not allowed to download or install any software without download or install any software without the permission of the SBES Technology the permission of the SBES Technology staff or download inappropriate staff or download inappropriate materials (pics, songs, etc...) materials (pics, songs, etc...)

Section B: Using the Tablet Section B: Using the Tablet at Homeat Home• 1.1. Students must have the written Students must have the written

permission of their parent or guardian permission of their parent or guardian before they will be allowed to take their before they will be allowed to take their computer home. computer home.

• 2.2. Parents/guardians will be given the Parents/guardians will be given the child’s login name and password, so that child’s login name and password, so that they can supervise the student’s use of the they can supervise the student’s use of the computer at home. computer at home.

• 3. When at home, the computer should 3. When at home, the computer should always be used under adult supervision in a always be used under adult supervision in a common family location.common family location.

• 4. Only the authorized student and his/her 4. Only the authorized student and his/her parents or guardians should use the tablet. parents or guardians should use the tablet.

Section C: SBES Tablet Section C: SBES Tablet Policies and ProceduresPolicies and Procedures

• 1.1. If the Tablet is lost or stolen, If the Tablet is lost or stolen, parents/guardians should parents/guardians should immediately report the loss or theft immediately report the loss or theft to the local police, teacher and SBES to the local police, teacher and SBES administration. A police report will administration. A police report will facilitate insurance and other facilitate insurance and other administrative processes.administrative processes.

Section C: SBES Tablet Section C: SBES Tablet Policies and ProceduresPolicies and Procedures • 2. If the Tablet is damaged or not working 2. If the Tablet is damaged or not working

properly, it must be turned in to our properly, it must be turned in to our technology staff for repair or replacement.technology staff for repair or replacement.

• Parents/guardians are not authorized to Parents/guardians are not authorized to attempt repairs themselves, or contract attempt repairs themselves, or contract with any other individual or business for with any other individual or business for the repair of the Tablet. the repair of the Tablet.

• Additionally, upgradesAdditionally, upgrades to the device are to the device are only to be performed by SBES technology only to be performed by SBES technology staff. Assistance is available if the student staff. Assistance is available if the student wishes to purchase additional hardware for wishes to purchase additional hardware for use with the laptop.use with the laptop.

Section D: Using the Section D: Using the Computer for Internet and Computer for Internet and EmailEmail • 1.1. Students and parents/guardians Students and parents/guardians

understand that SBES does not have control understand that SBES does not have control over information found on the Internet. over information found on the Internet. While every attempt is make to block access While every attempt is make to block access from inappropriate material while the from inappropriate material while the student is at school, the school is not able to student is at school, the school is not able to monitor student usage of the computer monitor student usage of the computer while at home. while at home.

• It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to supervise the information that a student is supervise the information that a student is accessing from the Internet while at home. accessing from the Internet while at home.

Section D: Using the Section D: Using the Computer for Internet and Computer for Internet and EmailEmail • Students should never share Students should never share

personal information about personal information about themselves or others while using the themselves or others while using the Internet or email. This includes a Internet or email. This includes a student’s name, age, address, phone student’s name, age, address, phone number or school name. number or school name.

Section D: Using the Section D: Using the Computer for Internet and Computer for Internet and EmailEmail • Students should be aware that Internet Students should be aware that Internet

access and email, and other media that access and email, and other media that are accessed, created or stored on are accessed, created or stored on their computers are the sole property their computers are the sole property of SBES. The School has the right to of SBES. The School has the right to review these items for appropriateness, review these items for appropriateness, and to limit or revoke a student’s and to limit or revoke a student’s access to them at any time, and for any access to them at any time, and for any reason. reason.

Section E: General Use and Section E: General Use and Care of the ComputerCare of the Computer Internet Internet

and Emailand Email

• Families are financially Families are financially responsible for permanently responsible for permanently damaged tablets. damaged tablets.

Section E: General Use and Section E: General Use and Care of the ComputerCare of the Computer Internet Internet and Emailand Email• When transporting their Tablet to When transporting their Tablet to

and from school, students should and from school, students should always be sure it is placed in the always be sure it is placed in the carrying case, and the case is fully carrying case, and the case is fully closed. Tablet bags can then be closed. Tablet bags can then be placed inside the student’s book bag placed inside the student’s book bag or backpack.or backpack.

Section E: General Use and Section E: General Use and Care of the ComputerCare of the Computer Internet Internet and Emailand Email• Students are expected to treat their Students are expected to treat their

laptop with care and respect. The laptop with care and respect. The computer and case are the property of computer and case are the property of SBES and CPS, and should be kept SBES and CPS, and should be kept clean and free of marks at all times. clean and free of marks at all times. Placing stickers, writing or drawing on, Placing stickers, writing or drawing on, engraving or otherwise defacing the engraving or otherwise defacing the laptop or carrying case are not allowed laptop or carrying case are not allowed and will result in loss of privileges and will result in loss of privileges

Section E: General Use and Section E: General Use and Care of the ComputerCare of the Computer Internet Internet and Emailand Email• 4. Students are to close the cover of their 4. Students are to close the cover of their

Tablet before carrying it from one Tablet before carrying it from one location to another. location to another.

• 5. Students are encouraged to help 5. Students are encouraged to help each other in learning to operate their each other in learning to operate their computer. However, such help should be computer. However, such help should be provided with voices and not hands. provided with voices and not hands. Students should operate their own Students should operate their own computer at all times.computer at all times.

Section E: General Use and Section E: General Use and Care of the ComputerCare of the Computer Internet Internet and Emailand Email• 6. Any inappropriate or careless use 6. Any inappropriate or careless use

of a computer should be reported to of a computer should be reported to a teacher or other staff member a teacher or other staff member immediately. immediately.

• 7.7. Students should not use their Students should not use their laptop while walking, on the bus, or laptop while walking, on the bus, or otherwise being transported. otherwise being transported.

Section E: General Use and Section E: General Use and Care of the ComputerCare of the Computer Internet Internet and Emailand Email• Students should protect their Tablet Students should protect their Tablet

from extreme heat or cold. from extreme heat or cold.

• Tablets should be protected from the Tablets should be protected from the weather, water or other liquid, food, weather, water or other liquid, food, and pets. and pets.

Section E: General Use and Section E: General Use and Care of the ComputerCare of the Computer Internet Internet and Emailand Email• 10. Heavy objects should never be placed 10. Heavy objects should never be placed

or stacked on top of your tablet. This or stacked on top of your tablet. This includes books, musical instruments, includes books, musical instruments, sports equipment, etc. sports equipment, etc.

• 11. Students should not use the tablet as a 11. Students should not use the tablet as a folder to store papers folder to store papers

• 12. Computers should never be placed in 12. Computers should never be placed in their carrying case while they are turned their carrying case while they are turned on.on.

Section F: Consequences Section F: Consequences of Inappropriate Useof Inappropriate Use

• The use of any school technology is a The use of any school technology is a privilege and not a right. privilege and not a right.

• Students are expected to use their Students are expected to use their computer in accordance with these computer in accordance with these Policies and Procedures, and the Policies and Procedures, and the SBES Acceptable Use Policy and any SBES Acceptable Use Policy and any applicable laws. applicable laws.

Section F: Consequences Section F: Consequences of Inappropriate Useof Inappropriate Use

1.1. Disciplinary action such as detention.Disciplinary action such as detention.2.2. Suspension or Cancellation of student Suspension or Cancellation of student

use or access privileges, including the use or access privileges, including the privilege of taking the computer privilege of taking the computer home.home.

3.3. Suspension from school. Suspension from school. 4.4. Expulsion from school. Expulsion from school. 5.5. Civil or criminal liability under Civil or criminal liability under

applicable laws. applicable laws.

Replacement Costs…Replacement Costs…ApproximateApproximate

• Stylus $40Stylus $40

• Battery $120Battery $120

• Power Cord $40Power Cord $40

• Case $15Case $15

• Cloth $4Cloth $4

• Computer $1559Computer $1559

Next StepsNext Steps

• Parent(s) and student sign policy Parent(s) and student sign policy signature pagessignature pages

• Students take home computers Students take home computers starting before Christmas break…starting before Christmas break…

• Will collect computers before end of Will collect computers before end of school year…school year…

Questions…Questions…

Ms. Gemo, Mr. Scott Bell and Ms. Gemo, Mr. Scott Bell and Mr. Dave RosenMr. Dave Rosen

Thank youThank you