1. It’s all about the learning Igniting Economic Development Though Students’ 21 st Century Skills

2. Nevada’s Education Technology Plan A collaboration among Nevada public school district, private- sector, non-profit experts, and the DOE beginning in 2012 Provides a blueprint for implementing 1-to-1 student computing in Nevada schools Approved by the Nevada Commission on Educational Technology 2015 Legislature allocated $20M for 2016 & 2017

3. Participating Schools 9 Schools in Clark 6 Las Vegas Charters 2 in Carson City 2 in Elko 2 in White Pine 1 in Churchill 1 in Lander

4. What is NR21? Nevada Ready 21 is a 6-year plan for implementing statewide one-to-one student computing starting in middle school and then moving into high school.

5. Vision Nevada Ready 21 ignites economic development by delivering a 21st century workforce, and by ensuring student equity through personalized access to a connected, 21st century education.

6. Mission Equitable, technology-rich education that supports high standards engaging learning environment the development of the 21st century skills students will need to fuel the economic growth of the state.

7. Mission Support educators in their efforts to create more engaging personalized instruction by providing essential tools ongoing professional development to guide their transformation.

8. It’s all about the learning Instructional goals: 21 st century education Engaging Personalized Equity of Access

9. Goals Shared with STEM Real-world, authentic learning Inquiry driven Project and Challenge-based learning experiences Prepared with skills needed in a 21 st century workforce

10. How do we do this? Always keep the purpose first Coaching model of Professional Learning Devices Application Software Productivity Creativity STEM Device Management Software Wireless Networking in Schools Services Repairs/Support

11. CTL NL6B Chromebook Ease of management and deployment Lightweight and portable Fast boot time Responsive Long battery life 7 hours of actual use Low maintenance

12. Software

13. STEM / STEAM NCLab

15. NCLab – 3D Modeling

16. STEM / STEAM NCLab PocketLab

17. STEM / STEAM NCLab PocketLab ArcGIS Online Success story - http://tinyurl.com/ h8hjyv8

18. Carson City School District Empower Carson City Plan launched 2012 (5-year plan) Developed in partnership with community stakeholders Mission to empower students with skills, knowledge, values and opportunities to thrive One goal of plan, provide every student with 1:1 mobile technology Launched one-to-one in 2013 in middle schools Added elementary schools in 2014 Added High School in 2015

19. Lincoln County School District Won a Nevada Commission on Ed Tech grant in 2009 to pilot one-to-one Started in one middle school Now covers all grades 4-12 Evaluation report revealed substantial student gains: increased student engagement in classroom activities increased motivation of low-achieving students increased use of technology increased anytime-anywhere learning 79% of students find netbook integration beneficial to learning

20. Clark County School District e3: Engage, Empower, Explore Project started in 2012 One-to-one iPad project Goals target student achievement, parental involvement, resource efficiencies Made positive movement toward reaching goals Lessons Learned Wifi enhancements Increase professional development School administrators as critical to leading change

21. It’s all about the learning Igniting Economic Development Though Students’ 21 st Century Skills