1. TECH NIGHT
For Parents

2. Agenda 1:1 Initiative SAMR Haiku/PowerSchool Learning Parent Portal
Apps
Rule
Expectations
Safety, Security, & Privacy
Parent Support

3. About Me 6th Grade Individuals & Societies Teacher
Instructional Technology Coach
Value technology & inquiry in the classroom

4. 1:1 Initiative
The El Segundo Unified School District Individualized Technology Initiative (ITI) seeks to increase student engagement and provide relevance through access to worldwide content, enabling students to make an impact in the world with innovative digital tools. ITI supports district goals to provide high quality opportunities for inquiry, communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.

5. Why Tech? US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2013 Report
Skill Gap
US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2013 Report
“More than 50% of today’s jobs require some degree of technology skills, and experts say that percentage will increase to 77% in the next decade”
Reference to LMU faculty meeting, phone example, explain need for instructional coaches, 60% experiencing it and 40% teaching it to other teachers

6. Goal - Closing the Digital Learning Gap

8. Haiku/PowerSchool Learning Features
LMS - Learning Management System
Curriculum / content is posted on Haiku
Assignments, Activities, Assessments
Polls, Discussions, WikiProjects, ePortfolio
Dropbox - where students submit assignments
Gradebooks

10. Parent Portal Monitor child’s progress & grades What can parents see?
All content posted on Haiku
Announcements, all assignments, assessment description & results, child’s grades, calendar, etc.

11. Parent Invitation Codes & Registering for Haiku

12. How to Use the Parent Portal

13. PowerSchool Teachers post academic grades, citizenship, & work habits
No curriculum or content posted
Purpose - to report child’s official progress & grades

15. 20-20-20 Rule & Preventing Digital Eye Strain

16. Tech Progress & Goals 2014/15 - 6th Grade team piloted Haiku
2015/16 - All teachers have a class page on Haiku and started utilizing it
2016/17 - All teachers using Haiku to post content, homework, etc.
2017/18 - Apply for Apple Distinguished School?

17. Geek Squad Started 2015-16 school year About 15-20 “geeks”
Meet once a month (or as needed)
Test out new apps & programs, lead Apple tour visits, & offer ideas & insight to support our 1:1 Initiative.

18. Safety, Security, & Privacy
Social media is BLOCKED
No privacy - District iPads
& iPad use for school purposes ONLY
Apple Classroom app - coming soon?
Monitor your child’s use of the iPad
Rule

19. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do teachers still have students write on paper?
Do students have access to keyboards?
How can I monitor my child’s progress?
Does my child have access to games or inappropriate material on the iPad?
How long should my child be spending on the iPad to complete homework?

20. Q & A
Any questions?