Granby: 21 st Century Citizenship College and Career Ready with One to One Computing

Three Year Technology Plan Overview Goal 1: Engaging and Empowering Learning Experiences Goal 2: Assessment Goal 3: Connected Teaching and Learning Goal 4: Infrastructure for Teaching and Learning Goal 5: Productivity and Efficiency

Why One to One Computing? Every Student educated in the Granby Public Schools will graduate on time, prepared for 21 st century citizenship All students will become powerful thinkers, effective collaborators, compassionate contributors in preparation for success in a dynamic, interdependent world.

Why One to One Computing? Provide technology at the right time, in the right location Increase proficiency and productivity Availability of on and off campus access Preparation for daily life, college and work

The Purpose Behind One to One Computing Media Literacy Standards require 8 th grade competencies 2015 SMARTER BALANCE requires on-line assessment Specifically designed performance assessments, performance tasks and lessons developed through curriculum integrate use of technology as required by federal and state technology goals Required college, career and life skills to access information, analyze, respond and problem solve using technology as a tool. To support students as consumers of information and producers of knowledge as a 21 st century skill

One Option for One to One Computing is BYOD: Benefits of BYOD  BYOD allows students to take ownership for their own equipment choices and to customize their own work environments to meet their individual needs;  Ownership and customization facilitates deepening student engagement;  The ability to develop 21 st century skills in students that will help them succeed in life and work beyond school;  As a district whose vision is to prepare students for 21 st century citizenship the benefits are long term in comparison to the cost.

Districts Taking the Lead Wallingford Board of Ed to explore "Bring Your Own Device" program CHESHIRE STUDENTS PILOT BYOD 7 Myths About BYOD Debunked Should Meriden Students ‘BYOD’? New Cannan HS Students Welcome to Bring Their Own Devi ces

Survey Results What personal electronic devices do students currently have access to? Kelly Lane 6 Wells -6GMMS- 7 GMMS- 8 GMHS - 9 GMHS - 10 GMHS - 11 Laptop38% 42%44%51%69%73%80% I-Pad11% 18%22%18%24%17%11% Android Tablet 1% 7%8%6%7% 4% Net book 1% 3%5% 11%4%3% Nook8% 15%13%7%11%3%5% Kindle33% 22%27%21% 14%20% Other78% 74%68%79%65%54%40%

Do you currently bring a device to school with you? Kelly 6 Wells 6 GMMS 7 GMMS 8 GMHS 9 GMHS 10 GMHS 11 Yes49% 46%75%78%67%69%51% No51% 54%25%22%33%31%49%

What device do you currently bring to school? Kelly Lane 6 Wells 6 GMMS 7 GMMS 8 GMHS 9 GMHS 10 GMHS 11 Laptop0% 3% 12%5%18%16% 24 % I-Pad3% 17%8%5%9%10%6% Android Tablet 0% 3% 9%5% Netbook0% 2% 5%2%4% Nook13% 11%7%3%5%1%2% Kindle41% 19%13%5%14%5%6% Other54% (IPod/ touch) 56% (IPod/t ouch) 84% (IPod/ touch/I- phone) 95% (IPod/ touch/I- phone) 86% (IPod/ touch/I- phone) 77% (IPod/ touch/I- phone) 76% (IPod/ touch/I - phone)

Do you currently have internet at home? Kelly 6 Wells 6 GMMS 7-8 GMHS – 9-12 Yes96% 99%98% No4% 1%2%

Survey Conclusions Students have access to the tools Almost 50% or more of the students are already bringing devices to school

Infrastructure Wiring and Wireless Bandwidth Replacement Cycle

Hardware: Recommended BYOD Requirements PC Laptop/Netbook Wireless access (Wi-Fi) capable Android-based Tablet Wireless access (Wi-Fi) capable with wired or wireless keyboard, minimum 6 inch screen Apple Laptop/Tablet Wireless access (Wi-Fi) capable with wired or wireless keyboard

Equity Based on the free and reduced lunch numbers the following number of devices would need to be purchased at each grade level to ensure equity. Grade for Number of F/R Total79

An Optional Time-Line

Alternative Plans and Cost Option 1: BYOD Option 2: 1 to 1 provided by Granby Purchase of 79 devices for equitable use for grades 7-12 at $300 per device for a total of $23,700 Replacement cycle for staff technologies Replacement cycle for other technologies $250-$500 per device ($300) Year 1 grades 7-12 $326,100 Year 2 grades 5-6 $101,100 Year 3 grades 3-4 $ 90,900 Year 4 grades K-2 $105,300 4 year replacement cycle Additional technical support $40-45K Replacement cycle for staff technologies Replacement cycle for other technologies

Alternative Plans and Cost Option 3: Additional computer labs, desktop, mobile labs are purchased and placed in classrooms 5-10 additional desktop computers per $500-$1000 per unit plus wiring and outlet installation. Mobile labs with 30 devices per cart =$12,000-$30,000. Additional technical support $40-45K 4 year replacement cycle

Loss, Damage, Maintenance Students will be responsible for their own devices. The school will not be responsible for loss, damage or maintenance. Parents can explore purchasing additional home owners insurance to cover the devices. Granby will provide information to parents regarding optional theft, loss and damage insurance coverage at the parent’s expense.

Safety and Security Centralized Security Management Layered Network Authentications Real Time Monitoring Logged Network Trafficking Filtered Internet Service Firewalls

Policy & Practices Acceptable Use Policy Cell Phone Use Policy Responsible Use Training High Expectations Professional Development for Teachers

Communication/Implementation Plan Opening Professional Development with Teachers PTO/PAC Fall parent presentations Open House Communication Late Fall Parent/Community informational meetings to be held at each school of implementation