1. Sixth Grade Parent Meeting January 11, 2011 IS 231 Magnetech

2. Project overview Participating Schools: 72 across the city Desktop Computers Internet connection Software at home Technology squad in school – MOUSE We need you to make this work!

3. Computers Desktop PC Capable to be connected to the internet Loaded with Educational Software Free technical service Has Microsoft Office Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint

4. Internet Connection TimeWarner Cable Free first year $9.99/month for the 2 nd year No installation charges No termination charges

5. Getting the Computer Computers for Youth Saturday workshop Come with student Learn! Sign out for Desktop

6. Projects in School to start... MOUSE Squad Student email addresses Writing online

7. Important Dates and People Learn the online classroom! Wednesday, February 16 (Parent Teacher conference night) Date in March for computer workshop (to be decided) Emmanuel Lubin – Principal elubin@schools.nyc.gov Kecia Pinckney – Parent Coordinator kpinckney@schools.nyc.gov

8. le Questions?