Stone Age

meets

Digital Age

Utilizing Online Textbooks

Dm2U

2

The cost of education …

What does it cost?• 6th grader

– $327.01• 7th grader

– $339.67• 8th grader

– $398.30

Each grade???• 6th grade

– 315 = $103, 008.15

• 7th grade– 305

= $103, 599.35• 8th grade

– 325= $129,447.50

3

GRAND TOTAL???

$336, 055.00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_MaJDK3VNE

Have you ever tried to herd TEXTBOOKS??

4

Who’s Connected? The Myth of the Digital Divide.

Internet costs? – Verizon $12.95– AT&T $14.95– Comcast $19.99– Suddenlink $30- $45 (bundle dependent)– Direct TV $29.99

Textbooks costs?

Approximately $40 a mth for 9 mths for textbooks only; world wide web not included

5

Reality å All of the Core Course Textbooks are available

online. (exception: 8th History)

• All textbooks will be easily accessible through the school website.

• How often are students assigned textbook based assignments?

• Never cracked even if they come back.

6

Remember…

• Information is Fluid.• Rigor• Relevance• Reflection

REBELS

7

Rebel.0