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De Smet Jesuit High School TABLET PC PROGRAM JSEA Colloquium 2007 June 26, 2007. Philosophy of Technology. View technology as a “tool” How is student learning enhanced? No “single” right answer Part of the bigger picture Your fears are true, but …. History of the Tablet PC Program.
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De Smet Jesuit High School TABLET PC PROGRAM JSEA Colloquium 2007 June 26, 2007
Philosophy of Technology • View technology as a “tool” • How is student learning enhanced? • No “single” right answer • Part of the bigger picture • Your fears are true, but …
History of the Tablet PC Program • Context at De Smet in 2003 • Faculty oriented decision • No to laptops? • Advantages of the tablet PC • Not a question of if, but when… • Partnerships with HP and Microsoft
Curriculum Applications • “Hybrid” scheduling, technology and the IPP • A new literacy • The curriculum must guide the technology (Backward Design) • Information and organization
Preparation of Faculty in 2004-05 • Evaluate areas of need • Identify groups based on competencies • Make TIME for formal training • Identify who is responsible for staff development in technology • Provide time to share • Ongoing staff development • Assess where we are
Freshmen Computer/Study Curriculum • What skills do they need? • Use backward design to identify outcomes • Structure & schedule of the course • Course content: • Organization (OneNote) • Note taking and study skills • Communication • Preparation for a technology rich world • Ethical use of technology
Web Based Resources • Electronic grading (FAWeb) • Parent & student access to grades (NetClassroom) • Online access to files and documents • Submit and grade student work online (Sharepoint) • Library resources online • Scheduling parent-teacher conferences • Course selection
Network & Wireless Access • Network • Hardware • IT staff • Wireless access • School Costs • Student Costs • Saving to the network
Technical Support • Service agreement • Accidental damage policy • Loaner program • Summer re-imaging & repair
Appropriate Use, Security and Safety • Computer use during the day must support education • Signed “Acceptable Use Agreement” • Programs for tracking use and filtering sites • Activities banned during the school day
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS