21st Century Learning at Washington District

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21st Century LearningatWashington District 52

• Long-Range Planning
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• Technology

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Think Different

• Mark Zuckerberg was an 8th grader in 1998.
• In 2004 he launched a social networking website
  called Facebook.
• Today Facebook has more than 60 million active
  users.
• Mark Zuckerbergs net worth is over 1.5
  billion
• Think Different Video

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Looking to the Future

• Gary Marx, author of the best seller, 16 Trends
  Their Profound Impact on Our Future
• the fact is that by the year 2015, some are
  saying that more than half, some are even saying
  up to 80, of us will be working at jobs that
  dont currently exist.
• Washington GS District 52
• Current 8th Graders will graduate college in 2016
• Current Kindergarteners will graduate college in
  2024

Did You Know? Video
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Goal One to One Computing

• Phase 1
• Getting Ready

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Phase 1

• Increase the bandwidth throughout Washington
  Grade School District 52
• Implement Managed Services Contract (MSC)
• Replace Computers _at_ LGS Lab
• Implement wireless plan at LGS

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Goal One to One Computing

• Phase 2
• Gathering Information

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Phase 2

• Create Technology Vision Committee(s)
• Gather and organize facts about 11 computing
  programs.
• Visit schools with 11 computing.
• Learn more about 11 computing components. . .

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Phase 2

• 11 Computing Components
• Implementation of the program
• Teacher training
• Parental involvement

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Phase 2

• 11 Computing Components
• Initial costs
• Laptops/tablet PCs/OLPC
• Software licensing
• Insurance
• Security
• TCO for the Program
• (Total Cost of Ownership)

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Phase 2

• 11 Computing Components
• Maintenance issues
• Security issues
• Internet safety
• Virus protection
• Hackers
• Infrastructure needs

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Phase 2

• 11 Computing Components
• Input from Staff and Community
• Use information to develop the program for
  Washington Grade School District 52

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Phase 2

• Create 11 Committee(s)
• School Board Members
• Faculty Members
• Community Members

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Phase 2

• Communication
• Get the word out
• Newsletter
• Community meetings
• Website
• Gather information
• Community meetings
• Surveys
• Website

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Goal One to One Computing

• Phase 3
• Preparing Teachers

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Phase 3

• Purchase laptops for Full-time Teachers
• Implement Laptops for Full-time Teachers
  Professional Development Program
• Multi-year commitment to
• Professional Development
• Project Development
• Sharing of Projects

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Goal One to One Computing

• Phase 4
• 11 Computing
• (Grades 5-8)

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Phase 4

• Meet with parents and students to share goals and
  expectations about the 11 program for Grades 5-8.

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Phase 4

• Implement a 11 computer program which will
  provide students in grades 5-8 with the necessary
  tools to be a 21st Century Learner.

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More Information to Come

• Check the website
• Check the newsletter

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QUESTIONS? COMMENTS!
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