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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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