Mac+Book+Vision


 * Mac Book Visioning **

**What are our rules/expectations (logistics) regarding Macs in our classsrooms?**

-Mac is in class, charged, ready to be used -if they do not have their Mac, keep informal record of it (on student incident page) and they will get a loaner computer at Apple Service Center -keep a student incident page (only by membership, 6th grade teachers) -no iChatting, unless teacher directed -doing what they're supposed to be doing, when they are supposed to be doing it -still HAVE to use their agenda -at end of class just close the lid -inform the kids exactly what you want them to do at the beginning of class -they all NEED to have a USB -use the following fonts for document: Cabrilo, Times New Roman, Arial, Cambria, unless otherwise stated; for documents: size 12, 1.5 spacing -any sound used should should be audible and clear -keep your hands to yourself and your own keyboard!

**What is OUR vision for Mac usage (skills used and learned), ie. how can we maximize this new tool in our class?** -refer to the 6th Grade Technology Standard and Benchmarks <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">-will develop as the year continues <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">-suggestion for next year: a nine week (quarter 1) focused on computer skills? (conversation will continue) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">-Amanda to lead a whole grade tech "how to"?; team will determine the list (need to create tutorial videos for kids who come later in the year)

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">**Shall we craft a note to parents on blog about what THEIR rules/expectations are for their family on our blog?** <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">-Yes, and follow up with a Survey Monkey <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">-Amanda is doing tech workshops with parents in Jinqaio

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">**What are our WANTS and NEEDS from the administration regarding MacBooks?** <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">-chargers (1-2) in the classroom (Amanda is taking care of this) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">-iTouch to be used as a remote:)

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">**What did those who attended the Learning 2.010 learn? What knowledge can they impart to us all?** <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">-Jeff gathering data from all those who attended <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">-possibility of sharing at future meetings

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<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">The topic here is "Guidelines for Managing our 1:1 Laptop Program - Suggestions For Use and Implementation."

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">Please leave any comments or suggestions and then we can formalize it as a team.

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">1. I would like to see the general policy that already exists for this topic. 7th and 8th grades may have some basic information/suggestions for this as they have already gone through the rollout. Furthermore, Amanda also did a presentation on this last week at Learning 2.010. This could be very helpful as we develop our own system. We need that baseline first. However, we need to keep in mind that our main task will be to design a management protocol for our own needs in 6th grade.

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">2. Let's start by brainstorming some of the best ideas and protocols we learned at the OSD days, then go on from there based on the benefits/concerns we have seen so far. Some example would be:

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">"Design your class physically for "Laptop Mode" so that all screens can be seen by the teacher at the same time."

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">"Students will be held accountable for missing or uncharged laptops the same way as not having any other materials ready."

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">"Laptop privileges will be revoked/limited should any student use it for bullying another student or posting inappropriate material."

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">3. We need to develop a set of clear expectations and consistently follow-through. Students need to understand that the computer is an educational tool and privileges can be taken away if abused.

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">4. We need to develop a list of "can-dos" or skills we would like for our students to develop by the end of 6th grade.