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Technology for all @ AHS. Introduction to the surface RT tablet and check out process for student use during the 2013-2014 school year. Why?. Prepare students for the 21 st century Provide 24/7 access to ms word, excel, powerpoint , and onenote Consolidate textbooks on one device
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Technology for all @ AHS Introduction to the surface RT tablet and check out process for student use during the 2013-2014 school year
Why? • Prepare students for the 21st century • Provide 24/7 access to ms word, excel, powerpoint, and onenote • Consolidate textbooks on one device • Have access to internet based programs and resources • Khan academy, google apps, educreations, skydrive & dropbox, prezi, emondo, turnitin, discovery education, schoolwires, schooltube, web 2.0 • Online learning opportunities for all students
Advanced Learning • Bring exciting real-world Curricula into the classroom • Share simulation programs and visualization tools digitally • Expand opportunities for enhanced learning • Build computer skills • Connect locally and globally via technology • Expand our world beyond the walls of AHS
What? • Microsoft surface rttablet with cover • Attached touch keyboard • Office 365 • Google apps including student g-mail (name@asd5.org) • 24/7 accessibility with purchase of insurance ($25/yr) – this can be paid to the AHS main office or online through revtrak • All students will be required to learn about the responsibility of digital citizenship and participate in ongoing 21st century training
When? • Rollout to students on october 29th • Students with signed documents and insurance payment will check out the tablets in the library through advisory • Running start students without an advisory can check out devices after october 29th in the library • After checkout, students will be expected to bring their devices to school every day for use in the classroom, fully charged
Next steps • Fill out checkout form (found on the website) • Review Digital Citizen Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdEXijFXfD8&sns=em • Check in with your student and ask how they are using the device to enhance their learning • Ask questions
Thank you • This powerpoint presentation was developed on a surface RT tablet!