Sustainable Innovation for UPSD Upper Perk Learns Sustainable Innovation for UPSD

Agenda Welcome and Overview Educational Plan and Timeline for Initiative Overview of Devices (Hardware/Software/Support) Parent FAQs Sign and Hand-in Forms (AUP & Agreement of Use)

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Upper Perk Learns: Our Goals These goals were developed by a shared group of teachers, students, and leaders. 1 2 3 Shift curriculum, instructions, and assessment practices towards meaningful and releveant learning experiences Increase student achievement through a variety of authentic measures Increase Student Engagement in and out of the classroom 4 5 6 Increase communication between Students, teachers, parents, and The community Foster 21st century skills to Prepare our students for their future Increase opportunities for Individualized and personalized Learning for every student 7 Digital equity in access, device, and platform for students across the district

Upper Perk Learns: Why 1-to-1? Digital Equity in access, platform, and device for all students in UPSD Sustainable model for Innovative Learning Level of Support and Management for Devices Consistency of instructional practice and professional development Research on impact of technology on student achievement (Project Red)

Our Road to Innovation Empowering Students Through Technology 1:1 at HS 1:1 at MS 1:3 at ELEM 2017 HS (9, 10, 11) MS (7, 8) ELEM (2-5) 2016 Begin 1:1 at HS (9th & 10th) Begin 1:1 at MS (7th) Begin 1:3 at ELEM (4th and 5th) 2015 Upper Perk Learns Initiative A K-12 Vision of Innovation at UPSD

Upper Perk Learns 2015-2016 Key Highlights WINDOWS XP UNITS REMOVED FROM CLASSROOMS, LABS, AND CARTS JANUARY 1:1 ROLL-OUT HS: 9-10th 1:1 LAPTOPS MS: 7th 1:1 CHROMEBOOKS NEW ELEM LABS & MS LABS ELEM 4-5th: 1:3 CHROMEBOOKS ELEM K-1: SHARED CARTS MS ELA: 1:1 6th and 8th MS 6th/8th: SHARED CB CARTS INTERNET SAFETY AND DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Marlborough Elementary & YEAR 1: 2015-2016 K-1: iPad Mini Shared Carts 2-3: Chromebook Shared Carts 4-5: Chromebooks 1:3 in each Classroom K-5 Upper Perk Learns Marlborough Elementary & Hereford Elementary YEAR 2: 2016-2017 K-1: iPad Mini Shared Carts 2-3: Chromebooks 1:3 in each Classroom 4-5: Chromebooks 1:3 in each Classroom YEAR 3: 2017-2018 K-1: Tablets 1:3 in each Classroom 2-3: Chromebooks 1:3 in each Classroom 4-5: Chromebooks 1:3 in each Classroom

6-8 Upper Perk Learns YEAR 1: 2015-2016 6: Chromebooks 1:1 ELA & Shared Cart 7: Chromebooks 1:1 (January) 8: Chromebooks 1:1 ELA & Shared Cart 6-8 Upper Perk Learns Upper Perkiomen Middle School YEAR 2: 2016-2017 6: Chromebooks 1:1 ELA & Shared Cart 7: Chromebooks 1:1 8: Chromebooks 1:1 YEAR 3: 2017-2018 6: Chromebooks 1:1 7: Chromebooks 1:1 8: Chromebooks 1:1

9-12 Upper Perk Learns YEAR 1: 2015-2016 9-10: Windows Laptop 1:1 (January) 11: Shared Laptop Carts 12: Shared Laptop Carts 9-12 Upper Perk Learns Upper Perkiomen High School YEAR 2: 2016-2017 9-10: Windows Laptop 1:1 11: Windows Laptop 1:1 12: Shared Laptop Carts YEAR 3: 2017-2018 9-10: Windows Laptop 1:1 11: Windows Laptop 1:1 12: Windows Laptop 1:1

UPHS Technology Fee $50 Per Student *Fee is $25 for 2015-2016 because student has device half the year UPMS Technology Fee $30 Per Student *No fee for 2015-2016 because devices are staying at school

Hardware and Software – Middle School HP Chromebook 11 G4 11 Inch anti-glare, energy saving screen Up to 10 hours of battery life Built in HD webcam Chrome OS Rapid startup speed Quick app deployments

Hardware and Software – High School HP ProBook 430 G3. 13 Inch touchscreen. Extended battery with 10 hours of run time. Ports: Built in webcam. Windows 10 operating system. Office 2013. Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Usage Logging in Connect to WiFi at home. Students will use the same username/password no matter where they are. Connect to WiFi at home. Content filter will be installed as required by law. Internet activity tracker will be installed, also as required by law. Can print at home, but suggest sharing files electronically instead.

Support Procedures Members of the Technology Department Requesting support - Enter School Dude IT Request. Support Process Tech Assistant will try remotely If needed, the Tech Assistant will contact the student via a teacher. Help Desk in the Library. A spare computer will be signed out The student will be alerted to pick-up the original when it is ready

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