This document discusses the evolution of education technology over time from the 18th century to the present. It notes that students in the past relied on slates and straight pens for writing but now depend on more modern technologies like fountain pens, ballpoint pens, and digital devices. The document advocates for embracing new communication tools, experimenting with new forms of expression, developing digital citizenship, connecting through social networks, and making learning visible and dynamic through technology. It examines the need for a 1-to-1 device initiative to support modern learning needs and PARCC assessments. Infrastructure upgrades and a recommendation to provide 11-inch MacBook Airs to students are outlined.
2. Students today can’t prepare bark to
calculate their problems. They depend
on their slates, which are more
expensive. What will they do when
the slate is dropped and it breaks?
They will be unable to write.
Teacher’s Conference (1703)
3. Students today depend on these
expensive fountain pens. They can
no longer write with a straight pen
and nib. We parents must not allow
them to wallow in such luxury to the
detriment of learning how to cope in
the real business world, which is not
so extravagant.
PTA Gazette (1941)
4. Ballpoint pens will be the ruin of
education in our country. Students
use these devices and then throw
them away. The American values of
thrift and frugality are being
discarded. Business and banks will
never allow such expensive luxuries.
Federal Teachers (1950)
7. THE EDUCATOR IS CHANGING
21ST CENTURY
EDUCATOR
THE CHARACTERISTICS
The Adaptor The Risk Taker
The Communicator The Collaborator
The Learner The Model
The Visionary The Leader
11. Through technology we…
Access and consume information.
Create content and design.
Communicate within the school
community as well as globally.
12. ANSWER THECHALLENGEOF
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN 2013
Embrace New Communications Tools
Experiment with New Forms of Expression
Know about Digital Citizenship/Identity
Connect and Learn via Social Networks
Make Learning Visible
13. “You have a textbook that is 5 years old.” “I will access up-to-date information.”
“You will do the odd problems.” “I will see math problems in 3D.”
The cost of a collegewill have 24/7 access.” ready
“You have the entire class period.” “I
and career
“Your information will be printed and “I will access the most dynamic information.”
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“You will wait for Friday’s speaker.”
“You will use the teacher’s favorite style.”
“I will communicate with leaders and experts.”
“I will select my learning style.”
“You will collaborate with the peers in your “I will collaborate with my peers from around
classroom.” the world.”
“You must wait for the rest of the class.” “I will take my learning as far as I want.”
14.
15. Why 1-to-1: Technical Perspective
An aging inventory of laptops & computers
Legacy infrastructure framework
Increased demand for usage and access
Upcoming PARCC assessment requirements
16. Infrastructure Improvements Made To
Support the 1-to-1 Initiative
Revamped our wireless infrastructure
Increased wireless coverage through the district
Upgraded the MDF / main server room
Implemented a virtualized server platform
Deployed new content / spam filters
Increased Internet bandwidth
Expanded usage of cloud-based services
17. Additional Enhancements Planned
Improve security / authentication process
UPS System for MDF
Add additional wireless coverage
Replace outdated switches
Streamline our internal support process
18. 1-to-1 Platform Consideration
Site visits and discussions with other 1-to-1
Districts
Concerns over the BYOD model
Comments from our tech savvy teachers
Infrastructure Requirements
Professional Development
Highest degree of flexibility and efficiency
Best fit for the upcoming PARCC assessment
Ease of implementation
19. Bottom Line
Recommendation: 11” MacBookAir for
Students
iPads for our faculty members to use
4-year lease term @ 0% financing rate
$300,000 increase to existing Technology
Budget
