De Smet Jesuit High School TABLET PC PROGRAM JSEA Colloquium 2007 June 26, 2007
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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.
De Smet Jesuit High School TABLET PC PROGRAM JSEA Colloquium 2007 June 26, 2007
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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