Noblesville middle school parent technology night.

1. Moving Forward with 21st Century
Learning @ Noblesville Schools
Welcome!
Technology in Our Middle Schools
February 25, 2014

2. Developing Learners:
Our Vision
Students are:
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Engaged in intellectual
pursuits
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Inspired to challenge
the present
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Empowered to adapt,
innovate, and succeed
today and tomorrow

3. Developing Learners:
Our Mission
Learning experiences that
are...
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Student-centered
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Inquiry-based
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Interdisciplinary and
authentic
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Centered on 21st century
skill development
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Technology-rich

4. #MillerShift
"In times of change learners inherit the earth;
while the learned find themselves beautifully
equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists."

5. #MillerShift
Teaching and Learning Goals:
• Support
and live our mission and vision:
• Increase engaging, rigorous student-centered
learning experiences
• Provide equitable, anytime access
• Develop competent and responsible 21st century
citizens
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Creativity
• Prepare for success in future college, career, and life
pursuits

6. Preparing Our Teachers
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Technology Study Council
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Technology/Instructional
coaching
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Full year of teacher iPads
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iPad pilot teams
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After-school workshops and PD
sessions
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Conferences
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Faculty book and article studies
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Early release PD

7. 1:1 Pilot Noblesville East
Middle School
Stephen Clark, Kelly Geisleman, Dan Williams
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Student Engagement
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Improved Teaching
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Classrooms without
Walls

8. Student Engagement
Use of technology
enhances student
engagement in the
classroom. All student
can take part in
learning activities,
discussions, and their
own academic
success

9. Enhanced Instruction
Using the same
best practices as
we always have,
enhanced with the
use of technology

10. Classroom Without Walls
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Students can continue
their learning beyond
the classroom.
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Students can take their
learning beyond the
school day.
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Students can
collaborate with
teachers outside of the
classroom.

11. 1:1 Pilot Team at NWMS6th Grade: Susan Hendricks, Andy Block,
Emily Stout, Barb Winebar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?

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All students start in different places
Posing questions
Deeper Conversations
Risk Takers
Teamwork/Collaboration
Problem Solvers
Creativity
Room filled with endless
possibilities

13. What is Digital Citizenship?
Jenn Schott
NEMS Counselor
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The purpose of
digital citizenship is
to provide students
with the necessary
skills to make safe,
responsible, and
respectful decisions
when engaging in a
digital environment.
Emily Crapnell
NWMS 7th Grade Science
Teacher

14. PowToon Clip for Digital Citizenship
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gup6jh79AI&rel=0

15. Digital Citizenship
Curriculum
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Internet Safety
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Privacy & Security
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Relationships & Communication
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Cyberbullying
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Digital Footprint & Reputation
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Self-image & Identity
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Information Literacy
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Creative Credit & Copyright

16. Monthly Lessons/Activities
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Built in time to our middle school
schedule.
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All teacher and staff involvement.
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Engaging and relevant lessons for
students.
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Topics covering scenarios students will
face in and out of school.

17. Be the Example
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Expect that mistakes
will happen.
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Maintain open
communication with
your child.
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Start practicing
digital citizenship
today.

18. Why iPads?
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Teachers - best device for the
educational needs in NS
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Aligned with our best
instructional practices
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Research - visited 17 different
schools
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Apple ecosystem
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Access to digital curriculum,
creativity, ease of use
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Cost

19. Device Options
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Option A
iPad Air issued by
Noblesville Schools
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$70.00 paid through
textbook rental
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Insurance, case,
adapter provided
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Option B
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Provide your own iPad
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Full sized iPad 2 or newer
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Must allow instillation of
the NS profile
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Insurance, case, adapter
provided provided by
parent

20. Insurance
Deductibles:
• District will provide insurance
• First damage occurrence ($100.00)
• Second damage occurrence: Cost to repair the iPad or fair
market value, possible loss of iPad take-home privileges.
• Third damage occurrence: Cost to repair the iPad or fair
market value and possible loss of iPad privileges.
• Insurance does not cover intentional or irresponsible
damage
• If the iPad is lost, stolen, or totally damaged, the parent
may be responsible for the replacement cost.

21. NHS Device Report
• Approximately
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1950 iPads currently deployed
of 2/26/14
- 14 damaged
- 4 stolen
- 2 lost
- 2 withdrawn and not returned
• 22
total - 1.1%

22. Device Setup
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Students can install apps with 12+ age
rating
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Restrictions on explicit content from
iTunes store
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CIPA filtering at school
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Student Technology Handbook - RUP
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iTunes, music, movies, camera are
allowed
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Apple IDs
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Under 13 - New process is being
developed
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Over 13 - Create your own and bring
to deployment day

23. Key Tools
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Canvas
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Google Apps for Education
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Keynote
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Pages
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Numbers
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Notibility
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iMovie
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Garageband

24. Support and Maintenance
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1:1 Infrastructure,
bandwidth
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Building based
technical support
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22 Technology staff
members
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Student support teams
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Filewave

25. Sustainability
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$35.00 per semester paid through
textbook rental
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Elimination of most computer labs
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Capital projects - existing technology
funds
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Reduction in printing costs, etc.

26. Deployment Plans
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Integrated into Meet @ the Middle for each grade level
Parents are required to attend with their child
Brief introduction for student and parent
Times and details will be provided this Spring by individual
schools
Noblesville West Middle School
• 6th grade - 7/24/14
• 7th grade - 7/23/14
• 8th grade - 7/22/14
Noblesville East Middle School
• 6th grade - 7/28/14
• 7th grade - 7/29/14
• 8th grade - 7/30/14
Make up day - 8/1/14

27. Where Can I Go To Learn
More?
www.noblesvilleschools.org
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FAQs
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Device options
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Tips for staying safe at home
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Parent Technology Night - Fall 2014

29. Today's meet questions
FAQs - http://goo.gl/M6n6DM