Laptop Schools Meeting

Sept 21, 2010

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

ESU 10 – Kearney

https://odie.esu10.org/workshops

Anyone currently in, or interested in, a laptop learning environment is welcome to attend the Laptop Schools Meeting on Tuesday, September 21 in Kearney, NE.  Any and all related topics could be discussed; that depends on who’s present.
 
We will again have roundtable discussion that will be based on the agenda items you submit.  Add items to the open agenda at http://sn.im/esu10-laptop09-21-10. 
 
Lunch will be provided by NETA with no cost for registration.  Register at https://odie.esu10.org/workshops.
 
Contact Nicole Badgley nbadgley@esu10.org, Jane Davis jdavis@esu15.org or Graci Gillming ggillmin@esu10.org with any other suggestions or questions.

The ODIE moderator was kind enough to provide me access to share resources around 1:1 learning and teaching. I work for the One-to-One Institute, a national non-profit. A big part of our mission is to support and help connect teachers in 1:1 environments. I would like to share an interesting site with you developed by CASTLE out of Iowa State University (http://1to1schools.net) Check out my article about the Texas textbook situation and digital content and let me know what you think.

http://1to1schools.net/2010/05/texas-textbooks-and-the-future-of-education.html.

Michael Gielniak, Ph.D.
Director of Programs
One-to-One Institute

If you accept e-rate funds, how are you providing a filtering solution for the laptop?  If you are using a filter, I would be interested in how it is working.  If not, software, how?

Rich

You and a team from your district are invited to attend a 21st Century Learning Leadership Institute sponsored by Arnold, a pioneering 1:1 school. This Institute is your opportunity to see and hear how Arnold's school is achieving academic excellence by putting technology in their students' hands.  Every student in Arnold has their own laptop with K-6 staying in the building, and 7-12 talking their laptops home.

There is a way to bridge the digital divide between students and school. A way to engage students and make education relevant. How? Research shows students with routine access to laptop computers score higher in writing assessments, demonstrate better analytical skills, engage in problem solving, and collaborate more effectively on schoolwork - all of which, ultimately, lead to higher student achievement.

The agenda includes discussion on how technology changes learning, the impact of professional development, key success factors, funding, and the digital tools today's students use to create knowledge. You will hear from how the Arnold school is currently using technology in innovative ways to make a difference, have the opportunity to see a laptop learning initiative in action and interact with students, teachers and administrators.

Cost of the program:
Schools are responsible for transportation to the Institute location and hotel accommodations. Apple will cover all meals and activities during the forum if allowable by your state ethics laws.

Who Should Attend?
School Presidents, Superintendents*, Principals, Curriculum/Technology Directors, Board Members, Teachers and other school leaders. You are encouraged to send a collaborative team of 3 or 4 people.

*Attendance at this event by a public official or employee may constitute acceptance of a reportable gift. Please consult your ethics official to ensure that no state laws, local laws or school district rules prevent your acceptance of costs associated with this event.

There will be a dinner at a local restaurant following the event on Tuesday evening.

To register please go to the following site:
http://edseminars.apple.com/arnold

If anyone has questions about the agenda for the two days, they can contact Nicole Badgley by email at nbadgley@esu10.org or via the phone 308-848-2226 ext 9

The agenda for the Laptop Community Schools meeting tomorrow can be found here:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0Acg_RKfwNJyeZGR6eHY3YzlfN2ZwNnYzNGhq&hl=en


Nicole

Looking for a pc school that is 1-to-1. We are looking at going this way next year and have some questions. Please email me, Emily Stoltenberg, at estolten@esu10.org.  We are wanting to know some of the following:

*What's the process of implementing
*Equipment needed
*Costs
*Etc.

Any and all information would be very helpful.

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We need to find a school that is PC and has the
contact information we need. The group at the ESU can provide us with the
names. Go ahead and contact the Service Unit and find a PC school that is 1 to
1. We can then contact them for the information (names, etc. to find out the
process, equipment needed and cost).

Posted on behalf of Abbie Ott...

Do any of the laptop schools in our area have students check in their laptops over the Holiday Break?

I have students that are trying to use Zamzar.com to get a clip from
the History Channels website or similar site.  When the go to convert
it says there is no file extension associate with this file.  Has
anyone had any success downloading video from this site or others other
than YouTube?

Could you please post what your school's policy is for food and drink in your laptop classrooms? 

I'm trying to find a way to do activities utilizing click & drag.  Any suggestions?