Digital Learning Initiative (DLI) Elementary School Expansion, 2016-17

Purpose of DLI Expansion Digital Learning Initiative approved by Board of Education - May 2015 Continued expansion in 58 elementary classrooms During the 2016-2017 school year: Grade K-1 students will use Apple iPads at a 2:1 ratio Grade 2 students will either use Apple iPads at a 2:1 ratio or Chromebooks at a 1:1 ratio Allows the District to study the benefits of an Apple ecosystem and iPad device and the benefits offered by the Google ecosystem and Chromebook device Grades 3-5 will be 1:1 with Chromebooks and the Google ecosystem Build capacity of instructional staff Expansion supports successful implementation in 2017-2018

Timeline Date Activity August Device delivery to buildings & student Google accounts activated Begin August 24 Parent Communication Meetings Review responsibility for the device and discuss policy for signature Prior to Deployment Student/Parent Authorization for Use of Electronic Devices and Network signed (for students in Grades 3-5) 3-5 students - when forms is received with parent signature, device can be sent home GAFE Permissions K-8 Form signed All K-8 students must have this signed by parents and returned to school Sept 6 - 30 Student device deployment Students learn about digital citizenship and device care through classroom instruction

Students will receive... Students in Grades 3-5 will receive a Chromebook with charger and case After signed parent forms are received K-2 students will be using either iPads or Chromebooks in the classroom only; devices will not go home with students

Expectations For devices in Grades 3-5, student should bring to school every day, fully charged. Students should use device for school related purposes only. Students should model good digital citizenship. Students work within District provided filtering and applications.

How will DLI Enhance Student Learning? Engaged learners Good digital citizenship Collaboration within and outside of the classroom Digital content readily available to enhance learning Growing opportunities to blend and personalize learning iPads and Chromebooks

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