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Discover the benefits of a 1:1 laptop program in schools, fostering research, creation, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and data analysis. Digital citizenship, internet safety, and cyber-bullying awareness are key topics. Addressing concerns like computer skills, communication, collaboration, and creativity is essential. Students receive laptops in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, with procedures for taking them home and safety guidelines. Stay tuned for homeroom lessons on cyber safety and digital responsibility.
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1:1 TECHNOLOGY One Student : One Laptop
School Work/Homework • Research • Creation • Communication • Collaboration • Problem-Solving • Data Analysis • Other Learning Activities What are the benefits?
Digital Citizenship • Responsibility • Care and Safety of the Netbook • Internet Accessibility • Cyber-Bullying • Online Safety What are some concerns?
Computer Skills • Communication Skills • Collaboration Skills • Creativity Skills A Whole New World
When do students get their computers? • 1st Block • 6th Grade: 8/23 • 7th Grade: 8/22 • 8th Grade: 8/22 1:1 Computers
One form due before you can take your computer home: The Laptop Agreement • A student cannot take his/her laptop home without first turning in the Laptop Agreement Form (return to & leave laptops in Block 1 until the next day) • Students cannot use their laptops on bus rides home. Keep them safe in backpacks or computer bags. Taking Laptops Home
Care & Safety • Procedures & Troubleshooting • Cyber-Bullying • Digital Citizenship • Digital Responsibility/Safety Homeroom Lessons in the coming days