Waterloo CSD 1-to-1 Device Initiative Parent and Student - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Waterloo CSD 1-to-1 Device Initiative

Parent and Student Distribution Presentation 2017-2018

Long-Term Goals of the 1-to-1 initiative are to:

• 1. Increase student engagement with curriculum
• 2. Personalize instruction to meet student’s needs, abilities and

interests

• 3. Foster the growth of the 4 C’s – Collaboration, Communication,

Critical-Thinking, and Creativity

What devices are being implemented throughout the district:

• K-2
• Student devices are still being decided on, but will

likely be a tablet style device

• 3-7
• Students will be receiving HP laptops which they will

use and keep in school

• 8-12
• Students will be receiving HP 2-in-1 Tablets (with

touch screens and digital inking) that they will be able to take home

1-to-1 Device Policy Handbook

Please be sure to read the entire 1-to-1 device policy handbook in

• rder to fully understand all of the policy details

3 Key Components

• 1. Care and Financial Responsibility
• 2. Privacy on school devices
• 3. Digital Citizenship

Damage to, or Loss of Device

• General wear and tear on the student devices is

expected

• General wear and tear is covered by the school
• We understand that accidents may happen and will be

handled on an individual basis

• At the same time students and families may be

responsible for the replacement cost ($395) if the devices is deemed to be intentionally or negligently damaged

Privacy

• Students may NOT expect privacy on a school provided

device

• Student content and use is monitored regularly for

appropriate use

• Devices will be managed and Filtered in school as well as

at home

• Students agree to not access inappropriate material to

the best of their ability. Filters do not catch everything

Being a sound Digital Citizen

• Students must agree to be a good

digital citizen and not harass, bully, or be insensitive to others when I am online. This includes protecting my identity and passwords and not placing myself

• r others at risk by sharing

personal information online.

Handbook FAQ Section & Questions

Please note the FAQ section in the back of the handbook The FAQ section has answers to many questions that you may have regarding the student 1-to-1 devices

This Ends Our Presentation The High School and Middle School Principals,

• Mr. Mitchell and/or Mr. Vitale will lead a brief

question and answer session at this time.