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ACCESS Distance Learning providing Classroom Courses and Teachers via Technology. Expansion III “The Next 100”. For All Alabama Public High Schools. What does this grant include?. $85,000 for Purchase of 21 st Century Classroom Equipment Training Support. Equipment.
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ACCESS Distance Learning providing Classroom Courses and Teachers via Technology Expansion III “The Next 100” For All Alabama Public High Schools
What does this grant include? • $85,000 for Purchase of 21st Century Classroom Equipment • Training • Support
Equipment • *Tablet Computers - 25-30 • Laptop Cart (30) • Wireless Router/Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax/Phone • *Interactive Whiteboard/Multimedia Projector (for Whiteboard) • DVD/VCR • Headphones w/Microphone (1 per computer) - 25-30 • USB Storage Device – 256 mg. Min. (1 per computer) - 25-30 • *IVC station • Document Camera * must meet minimum specifications ** must meet minimum specifications and include two cameras (front and back of room) and two displays (front and back of room)
Equipment Issues • Web-Based Instruction (Firewalls, Resources) • Interactive Videoconferencing Instruction
Vendor Issues • Adherence to Timeline • Release of Purchase Orders
School Readiness • Room Preparation • Registration of Students • Selection of IVC Teachers and Classes • Purchase of Textbooks and Other Resources • Training of Teachers, Facilitators, and Counselors
Budget Issues • Approval of Draft Budgets • Submission of Signed Budget Forms
Regional Meetings • October 22 – 31 – Regional Meetings for Counselors, School Administrator, School Contact, and School Technical Contact • October 25 – Troy University Support Center • October 30 – University of Alabama Support Center • October 31 – Madison City Schools Support Center
Timeline • August 30 – Press Announcement • September 14 – Draft Budget to SDE • October 1 – Final Budget to SDE (Originals with Signatures) • October 15 – Deadline to Issue Purchase Orders • October 22 – 31 – Regional Meetings for Counselors, School Administrator, School Contact, and School Technical Contact (9:00-4:00) ─ October 25—Troy University Support Center ─ October 30—University of Alabama Support Center ─ October 31—Madison City Schools Support Center
Timeline • Training for Potential Teachers and Facilitators ─ Troy: Facilitators—October 29, November 14; Teachers—October 29-31, November 14-16 ─ University of Alabama: Facilitators—November 9, November 30; Teachers—November 6-8, November 27-29 ─ Madison City Schools: Facilitators—December 3, December 13; Teachers—November 27-29, December 10-12 • November – December ─Install Equipment ─ Request Courses for Students
Timeline • December 17 – 21: Testing of Equipment • January 7: Classes start ─ Sending and Receiving IVC Classes ─ Students Enrolled in Web-Based Courses
Registration of Students • November – December: Request Courses for Students(Assistance Provided by Regional Support Centers and SDE Staff)
Contact Information Questions and additional information: Alabama Department of Education Technology Initiatives 334-242-9594 334-353-5886 (Fax) http://accessdl.state.al.us