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Social Media ProposalInworth Union Free School DistrictBoard of Education MeetingJanuary 20th, 2013
OrganizationHuffington & Northside ElementaryCurrent Not wirelessly connected 1 teacher workstation per classroom 2 computer labs No mobile devices Teacher web pages hosted by edline Parent communication– Email– phone chain– Website
OrganizationWorthington IntermediateCurrent Partially wirelessly connected 1 teacher workstation per classroom 2 computer labs 2 classes and special education with mobile devices Teacher web pages hosted by edline Parent communication– Email– phone chain– Website
OrganizationInworth High SchoolCurrent Wirelessly connected 1 teacher workstation per classroom 3 computer labs No district mobile devices 3 Mobile lap carts (COW’s) Teacher web pages hosted by edline Parent communication– Email– phone chain– Website
OrganizationDistrict-wide Expectations All buildings fully wirelessly connected1 teacher workstation per classroom maintainedReduce to 1 computer lab per buildingProvide mini-iPads 1:1 for all students and teachers– K-2 class sets with lock storage units– 3-12 transferred between school and home Teacher maintain social media edmodo page Parent communication– Direct link to teacher and district edmodo– School Messanger (text, phone, email)– Website maintained daily through Central offices
Structure Wireless Access Points (WAP’s)– Installed in every classroom at teacher station– Installed in every hallway No less than 100 feet No greater than 140 feet apart Teacher station maintained– Connection to Interactive White Board– iPad link compatible
Structure Computer lab room– 1 per building Professional developmentMaintained by TA, not FTETechnology related issues in/out resourceBack-up
Structure iPad apps– Committee formed StudentsParentsTeachersAdministrators– Fixed annual purchase allocation per device– Quarter reviews
Structure iPads– Purchased in bulk through Apple Education– 1:1 for all students and teachers– K-2 class sets with lock storage units– 3-12 transferred between school and home– Protective cases provided by district– Insurance option by families through district tocover damage ie. broken screens
iPad Implementation 5-year �17‘17-’18K-2345Consider update6Consider update7Consider update8Consider update9Consider update101112purchaseimplementcost considered
Communication Social media site Edmodo– Secure site to connect, collaborate, and share content– Access homework, grades, class discussions andnotifications– Allows communication between all parties– Individual accounts– Off-site server– Real-time information– Mobile compatible
Communication School Messenger– Automation and integration of contact lists fromstudent information system.– Instant language translation– Connects to social media– Survey module– Capture voice responses.– Easy message playback– Save and schedule reports to automate processes– Monitor system activity in real time.– Configure individual rules to handle student-specificscenarios.
Decision making Do we value social media and change to ourorganization? Can district make the investment? Do we have the infrastructure? Can we achieve academic growth whileensuring safety for all students?
General effectiveness 21st century learners– Seek out technology– Need to develop skills in areas CollaborationCooperationCreativityCritical thinking Offers increased data richness opportunities– real-time
Professional Development Staff will be trained in iPad and applicablesoftware– Grade specific– 3 summer day sessions offered at contractual PDrate– ½ Superintendent day breakout sessions– All after school PD sessions will focus on use oftechnology and student achievement
Closing the gap Increased communicationIncreased response rateIncreased assessment measuresIncreased differentiation opportunitiesIncreased professional developmentIncreased student engagement
Social Media Proposal Inworth Union Free School District Board of Education Meeting January 20th, 2013 . Organization Huffington & Northside Elementary . Teacher maintain social media edmodo page Parent communication -Direct link to teacher and district edmodo -School Messanger (text, phone, email)
