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Welcome to the AOSR 1:1 Laptop Pilot
Program for 8th Grade
Why are we starting a 1:1 laptop program?
Our children are digital natives.
They grew up with technology.
It’s an integral part of their lives.
We need to embrace technology as a learning tool
and help students learn to use it
EFFECTIVELY & RESPONSIBLY.
How will we prepare our students for a “flat world” where they are global citizens?
The World is Changing.
By Teaching 21st Century Skills Thinking skills—analyzing and making
meaning from vast amounts of information Collaboration Creativity & innovation Communication Using technology responsibly
Core content is important,
but it’s no longer enough.
Our Beliefs
Learning should stretch beyond school walls and after the bell
rings.
Our Beliefs
Students should be engaged and excited to learn.
Our Beliefs
Students will be asked authentic questions and work together to
solve them.
Our Beliefs
Teachers and students will create a learning community together.
Our Beliefs
Students will learn how to use technology responsibly in and out
of the school environment.
Our Beliefs
Technology will help our students learn how to learn, preparing
them for a future that we can only imagine.
Laptop Basic Information Leased—no cost to parents Only cost will be the laptop bag Students will take them home every night
and weekend Must be charged at home Returned at the end of May
Laptop User Agreement Student is responsible for backing up files Family is responsible for cost of
replacement if laptop lost or stolen Family responsible for cost of damage due
to student misuse or negligence Warranty covers manufacturer’s defects Student will follow Standards of Proper
Care
Bag Requirements Needs padding Should fit inside your locker Should fit inside your backpack outside of
school to hide it Easy handles or strap to carry around all
day Fit our laptop size of 13” wide X 9.1” high
Good Bag
Small, padded with handles
Bad Bag
WON’T FIT IN LOCKERWON’T FIT IN LOCKER
TOO FATTOO FAT
Security New locks on student lockers Students will keep them in eye
contact or in their lockers at school. Take them home every night and
weekend.
Anti-Theft Software Each computer will have anti-theft software
installed. Laptops can be tracked. Missing laptops must be reported
immediately. Police will be notified and track the laptop.
Online Safety Resources for Home See the parent
pages on the MacBook support website
Handout of resources
Pilot Program We’ll all learn together. There may be some bumps in the road. We’ll communicate with you by an email
newsletter every month on lessons learned. Please email or call us with questions or
suggestions. Together we can make this a success.