Socorro Independent School District Pebble Hills High School Parent Presentation Parent PresentationDNA Digitally Nurturing Academics Transforming Minds Through Technology

Why Now?  Critical Thinking  Communication  Collaboration  Creativity Digital learning can serve as the catalyst for transformational change in education. Jeb Bush Former Governor of Florida Digital learning opens the door for students beyond the four walls of the classroom and provides opportunities for:

Goal The districtwide plan to issue a laptop to every freshman at Socorro High School will create transformational, digital age instruction and increase student achievement. The initiative will move us closer to our district Strategic Direction One: Safe and Supportive Learning Environment and Strategic Direction Two: College and Career Readiness. A digital device in the hands of our students will engage them in highly interactive learning. Used alongside district curriculum with appropriate technology tools and resources, the laptops will allow teachers to create individualized instruction that is student-- ‐ centered. Students will become the producers and evaluators of knowledge, not just consumers.

Type of Device LENOVO THINKPAD YOGA 11e TOUCHSCREEN ULTRA-DURABLE & SMART  Ultra-efficient Intel Celeron Processors  Windows bit Operating System  11.6” HD, Anti-Glare Display for Crisp Visuals  Ultradurable with Reinforcement Inside & Out  Ideal for School-Wide Deployment or On-the-Go  Four Distinct Modes: Laptop, Tablet, Tent, Stand

Turn and Talk with your shoulder partner What are some ideas you have about how your child will learn differently with a laptop at home and school? What are some things you are excited about with this opportunity for your child to have a laptop at home and school.

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Laptop Care Walk with lid closed, never open Keep laptop away from food and drinks Do not leave laptop unattended, especially in a car (not even in the trunk, it can overheat! Bring charged laptop to school daily and bring the charger every day! Remember you will have the same laptop for 4 years.

Child Safety During school hours, students use the Internet only for education and research purposes Teachers monitor student Internet use in class Students are NOT allowed “free time” to search the Internet Students receive training on use of laptop and Internet safety

Child Safety NEVER give out personal information NEVER use parent’s credit card without permission NEVER share passwords with anyone (other than your parents) NEVER arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone you met online DO NOT OPEN an if you do not know who sent it DO NOT CLICK on banner ads or pop up ads on websites NEVER USE bad language or send threatening

Prohibited Actions The following actions are prohibited: Bypassing the filter Using another student’s username or password Sharing passwords (other than with parents) Downloading or installing software that has not been approved Tampering with hardware Using chat rooms, IM, social networking; hosting non-school-approved web pages Accessing inappropriate material that is unacceptable in a school setting

Social Media Be Smart Online

Student 1:1 Initiative.. Pebble Hills High School Entering Freshmen and Sophomores Is there any cost to parents? $25 yearly maintenance & usage fee (every year for 4 years) If the device is not working, or needs updates who will do that? A work order will be submitted to the technicians to fix and/or update the computer. Will training be provided for students who are not familiar with the technology? DNA Summer Camp – Tuesday, May 31 & Wednesday, June 1, 2016 (all day) Are the devices sturdy enough for student use? Ruggedized laptop

Student 1:1 Initiative Administration and Staff Concerns Misuse and Classroom Disruptions Laptop is not charged Students are not on the correct app/website Freshmen and True Freshmen mixed classes Sophomore and True Sophomore mixed classes

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