This document summarizes Chris Cabrera Thompson's role as IT Manager at the UCLA Lab School and their strategies for Apple device management. It outlines their goals of serving students through 21st century learning and collaboration. It discusses their transition from an outdated mobile device management system to using Jamf to manage over 500 devices including MacBooks, iPads, and iPhones. Key benefits of Jamf mentioned include improved inventory, deployment, security updates, and integration with Apple Classroom for iOS apps and lessons. Challenges addressed through Jamf were adding new devices and instructional software across the school. The document promotes sharing knowledge through the Jamf Nation community and local Mac user groups.
2. WHO AM I?
• Chris Cabrera Thompson
• @ccthompson - Twitter
• Ccthompson32 = github
• uclachris -G+
IT Manager for the UCLA Lab School,
which began as the State Normal School,
1882… (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UCLA_Lab_School)
3. OUR PURPOSE AS A
LABORATORY SCHOOL
• Serve children, Share knowledge, Collaborate, Drive change
• 21st Century Learners: Critical thinking, Problem-solving,
Decision-making, Communication, Collaboration,
Creativity & Innovation, Community
• Approached by Experiential learning, Inquiry, Innovation
4. OUR PURPOSE AS A
LABORATORY SCHOOL
• Believe that Children are capable, Learning is
active/collaborative, Concepts matter…
• Literacy, Math CGI, Science, Social Studies, Arts,
Learning in two languages, Assessments (Research),
Diversity
• Part of the UCLA Graduate School of Education and IS
5. OUR PURPOSE AS A
LABORATORY SCHOOL
• Serve children, Share knowledge, Collaborate, Drive change
• 21st Century Learners: Critical thinking, Problem-solving,
Decision-making, Communication, Collaboration,
Creativity & Innovation, Community,
• Approached by Experiential learning, Inquiry, Innovation
• Believe that Children are capable, Learning is
active/collaborative, Concepts matter…
• Literacy, Math CGI, Science, Social Studies, Arts,
Learning in two languages, Assessments (Research),
Diversity
• Part of the UCLA Graduate School of Education and IS
6. OUR PURPOSE AS A
LABORATORY SCHOOL
• Serve children, Share knowledge, Collaborate, Drive change
• 21st Century Learners: Critical thinking, Problem-solving,
Decision-making, Communication, Collaboration,
Creativity & Innovation, Community
• Approached by Experiential learning, Inquiry, Innovation
7. DevOps
500 users, 100
faculty/staff, 450
students
Student Information
System (Health)
Intranet, Web Site,
File/Print, Google
Apps
Mac Book Pro, iPads,
iPhones
Internal Services,
Backup, Wiki
8. OUR STRATEGY
• Document IT
infrastructure and
Processes
• Survey users
satisfaction
• Identify quick wins
• Align IT services with
UCLA Campus when
possible
9. SUCCESSES
• New Cloud based SIS
• New Web site (Wordpress)
• New file repository UCLA BOX
• New WiFi (UCLA Wifi-with local Printing!)
• New EM - UCLA O365
• New Cloud Wiki/Help Desk (Jira/Confluence)
• New Staff/Student Hardware (Apple)
• New STEAM Lab devices (3d Printing, Laser
Cutter, Robotics, specialized app
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/06/12/fact-sheet-new-
commitments-support-president%E2%80%99s-nation-makers-initiative
• New Cloud based Student testing – Smarter
Balanced (GSEIS)
10. CHALLENGES
• Working with our current MDM was
not working for us (Filewave)
• munki, DeployStudio
• Adding more Devices (leased new
MBPs, purchased Library CLICC
MBPs
• Added more iOS deices
• Updates to new and existing
Instructional Software
• Needed to have a “Classroom” killer
app
• Performing Security Updates
11. JAMF
• Manage Devices
• Manage Inventory
• Manage Deployment
• Manage Security
• Provide Self Service
• Integrate with Apple
Classroom
12. System Req.
• MySQL 5.1+
• Java1.7+
• Apache Tomcat 7.0+
• Mac OS X Server 10.7+
• (Ubuntu, RHEL, Windows)
• Inventory, iOS Management,
Distribution Points
• Apple Push Notification
• http://resources.jamfsoftware.com/documents/products
/Casper-Suite-System-Requirements.pdf
13. WHAT DOES IT
LOOK LIKE?
• Admin Console
• Certificate Setup
• Apple VPP Integration
• Mobile/iOS Enrollment Process
• Inventory Management
• Deployment
21. New Steps
Fix: Apple Device Enrollment
Program- (Tim, Skip?)
Add: JAMF as a Service (UCLA
ITS?)
Add: UCLA Apple Caching
Service?
Use our New listserve:
mactesch@lists.ucla.edu
Start New UCLA Mac Meet ups
See u@: UCCSC 2016
(Mac Meetup @99bottles)
Editor's Notes
Great title Dev/Ops, just because
Our Approach
Our approach to teaching combines experiential learning, inquiry, and thoughtful reflection, with rigor based on national standards.
We support children’s social and emotional development through a safe school system that is integrated into the curriculum and is an important part of the culture of this beautifully diverse community of learners.
Success due to partnerships
2. Learning is active. Children construct new ideas and knowledge through inquiry, experience, exploration and play. They need to observe, ask questions, make mistakes, develop stamina in the pursuit of learning, and celebrate accomplishments.
4. We teach to concepts and big ideas. Organizing teaching and learning around concepts and big ideas – rather than a long list of facts -- creates deeper understanding and greater motivation to learn.
What does it look like?
We engage in firsthand experiences where children learn by doing….
Children learn how to use of a wide range of books & resources to collect and synthesize information and share their developing knowledge
As a lab school, we are aligning with the new Common Core Standards so that we can drive change in education by sharing our practice
Our school is structured with single age groupings and multi-age classes that provide greater flexibility for teachers to strategize instruction.
Let’s take a look at some of our curriculum highlights
We have a balanced literacy program. The foundation and heart of our literacy program is the Reading and Writing Workshop, modeled after the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project from Columbia University.
What you will see are :
Math / CGI
Our math program is based on an approach called Cognitively Guided Instruction, or CGI, which uses students’ own mathematical thinking as the basis for instruction.
Research shows that students often solve problems differently than adults, and also that the pattern of development in student strategies is quite robust. Students’ strategies naturally build on one another. So this method makes sense, it also leads to children having higher levels of engagement and confidence in doing math.
Using CGI methods, teachers consider how to:
choose and pose problems that support student learning
allow students to solve problems in ways that make sense to them
structure classrooms to allow students to share their thinking
probe student thinking
CGI research consistently demonstrates that teachers who know the details of their students’ mathematical thinking have higher achieving students.
Science
Guided by national standards, the teacher plan in-depth units based on science concepts to be studied (for example, the life cycle of plants, ecosystems and interdependence,) as well as the time frame for studying them.
Students generate individual and group questions that they want to learn more about in conjunction with the standards and expectations for that age group. Students then conduct research, engage in first hand experiences, conduct experiments to answer their questions and prepare a final project in the form of a written and/or oral report, multimedia presentation or three-dimensional construction that is shared with the learning community.
The display along the corridors demonstrates the learning that occurred as students investigated the systems & functions of a tree. The three dimensional models show the depth of the learning through a collaborative learning process.
Social Studies
Each year, students are immersed in an inquiry based investigation in order to understand themselves and the complex world around them. The curriculum is designed to move from the familiar — the study of self and family — to the world beyond — the study of city, state, country and world.
Students construct understanding through the exploration of questions and relationships. They are expected to use a variety of resources, synthesize the information and represent their understanding as they move from novices to experts. Learning experiences are consistent with the democratic values of social justice, equality, responsibility, equity, diversity and freedom. Children develop attitudes and values that will enable them to make worthwhile contributions as citizens in a culturally diverse democratic society.
The Arts
Art is an integral part of the curriculum at every age level in our school. The arts provide a vital means of expression and help children develop a keener ability to see, hear and observe. These keener lenses, in turn, contribute to understanding in every subject. They also enhance our ability to know and appreciate other people, cultures and ideas. Students learn skills and techniques that allow them to enjoy the creative process and discover the artists within themselves.
Assessment is woven into the teaching and learning process. Children demonstrate what they know using a variety of tools, formats and materials.
formative assessments –informal gathering of information by the teacher that supports next steps in planning for students
DRA – assesses children’s reading skills
UCLA research – UCLA researchers help us assess our programs.
standardized testing – Children in the second year of Primary through Upper II take the SAT-10 / Aprenda in April.
Diversity
We have a wonderfully diverse student and family population. We view differences as opportunities for learning and stretching, both for children and adults. We ask all our families to honor the rights of others and to provide a good role model for our students. We also actively seek meaningful ways to connect members of our school community. Our children learn to share and celebrate their differences in their classrooms and as a community.
