The document discusses providing teachers with laptop computers as part of a new initiative in the Redmond Schools. It outlines the features of the Lenovo laptops being distributed, how to use them, and key software included. Teachers are encouraged to use the laptops to explore new technologies, share and collaborate, and help bring 21st century skills into their classrooms. Some guidelines for laptop use include using them as a professional tool and understanding the school maintains ownership of the devices.

1. Teaching and Learning with Technology A new beginning for Redmond Schools

2. Welcome! Today’s Agenda: The vision What’s in the bag? What’s the catch? What’s next?

3. Why give teachers a laptop? The Answer: Why not!

4. Unless of course this why you became a teacher…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=590PNSh6g_4

5. 21 st Century Skills

6. Is today’s world different than yesterday’s world?

7. But are today’s classrooms different than yesterday’s classrooms?

8. Do you speak their language? Blogs Wikis Podcasts IM MySpace Social Networking YouTube Google Web 2.0 RSS feeds

9. What’s in the bag? The Lenovo

10. Laptop Features…

11. Turning it on…

12. When it turns on...

13. Other keys... volume ThinkVantage brightness ThinkLight

14. In the Front... video camera connection wireless on and off headphone and microphone

15. Right Side... for projector phone & ethernet connections usb (2) media card reader

16. Left Side... cd, dvd player and burner another usb

17. Navigating without a mouse… option #1 option #2 (my preference)

18. Key Software… Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Software Suite Inspiration iTunes and Audacity Google Earth Internet Explorer and Firefox Picassa MS Photostory SMART Notebook

19. How do I get on the internet? Your laptop has wireless capabilities. However the high schools are currently not wireless. Keep using your ethernet cord. Wireless access is the next step – be patient!

20. Some quick tips… Route any cables so nobody trips on them Before moving the computer either turn it off or put it to sleep Don’t store your computer in its bag when it is in sleep mode Dropping – don’t do it Liquids and your computer do not get along Use on a flat hard surface

21. So what’s the catch? Use your laptop – you no longer have a desktop computer Explore – you are not going to break it! Share and collaborate Make goals – personal and instructional Become familiar with tech standards and 21 st Century skills Attend trainings and ask questions Make this part of your teaching toolkit

22. But remember… Take it away but protect it! Liability is limited. Your insurance is primary if loss or damage is off campus. Use as a professional. Stick with standard software. No unapproved upgrades This is not yours. It is OURS. Expect no privacy.

23. What does the future hold… Wireless in the high schools Document cameras and projectors Laptops for all teachers k-12 COWs – Computer On Wheels Don’t expect things to be the same.

24. Finally… Have Fun!