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.

Helpdesk@aosr.org

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.