Digital Jackson Parent Night August 18, 2015 Cottondale High and Elementary Michael Kilts- Director of Federal Programs

What are the kids going to use the tablets for? Windows 8 for the classroom- tiled display OneNote- Digital notebook for organizing work, completing and storing work, submission of completed work Office 365 products- Word, PowerPoint, Office Mix, all items provided to student on the tablet Digital Citizenship training- proper use of technology, clean digital footprint

Parent and Student Communication FOCUS Learning Management System- assignments and tests managed and linked Gradebook automatically updates when teacher submits grades Course webpages Parent communication

Intel Education Software Programs Preinstalled applications and programs SparkVue for science Lab camera Media camera FoxIt Reader ArtRage Studio

Online Textbooks Core Math Curriculum K-8 is 100% digital K-8 Language Arts textbook digital with some print materials Social Studies and Science will be a mixture of print and digital based on teacher course work

Web Tools Remind- free text application for parents Prezi- interactive PowerPoint Padlet- virtual bulletin board Kahoot- a game-based learning tool Additional web tools will be grade and subject specific

Intel Classroom Management Allows teacher to monitor and interact with students Virtually view what students are working on in real-time Push content to devices with a click

General Education Provide skills practice Reteach a skill differently or with a computer program Allow students to work ahead or on advanced skills

Paid Programs Lexia- prescribed services for at-risk readers iReady- K-2 math program Think Through Math- 3rd- Algebra 2 help MobyMax- skills building in math, reading, grammar and science

Day to Day Classroom Needs Read AR books (all AR tests taken at school) Take class assessments Diagnostic testing Homework submission GRID- single-sign on portal that gives one click access to programs

Student Tablet Pledge Provides a detailed explanation of expectations concerning appropriate use of the device Student signs in acceptance Acceptable Use Policy for accessing technology in the District is signed by student and parent

Digital Citizenship What goes on the web stays on the web Teach the best and most appropriate way for students to use the internet to protect their safety http://digitalcitizenship.net/ http://www.educatorstechnology.com/ https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

Tablet Handbook Provides detailed information about the tablets Tablet Handout Taking Care of the Device General Precautions Transporting Screen Care Using the Tablet

Tablet Handbook Managing files and saving work Software on tablets Acceptable Use Policy Protecting and Storing the Tablet Maintenance Fees $20 per year for K-3 $40 per year for 4-8 Provides insurance for the device for repairs and maintenance

Maintenance Fees Provides for the Insurance on the device Covers first damage occurrence at no cost for all parts and labor except for the screen in negligent cases Provides reduced costs for second damage occurrence Does not fully cover for lost/stolen devices Police report required for stolen devices

Day Users All K-3 students are considered Day Users and have limited liability as a result of the device staying in the classroom 4th-8th grade parents have the right to opt-out of the device coming home and their child become a Day User $20 per year maintenance fee applies for both categories

4th-8th Grade Day Users Complete Opt-Out form Student is still responsible for completing assignments at home using their personal device or accessing another private/public device All of our programs for district-wide use are device agnostic

Day User Opt Out of Fee Complete Opt Out form for not paying maintenance fee Eligible to K-8th grade students Students are still Day User Device is uninsured Parent assumes liability for full cost of repairs as a result of any damage incurred