Why pilot 1:1 at AISR? In a 1:1 program, each student is assigned an individual digital platform to support their learning. We believe that introducing a 1:1 program at AISR will bring us closer to achieving our vision of enriching student learning, both at home and at school, and maximizing each studentʼs opportunities for success. Our 1:1 program will empower our students with the digital tools necessary to maximize student success. As we implement the International Middle Years Curriculum, a focus on digital literacy takes the forefront. Students will not only learn how to utilize their laptops and necessary applications efficiently, they will use the laptops as tools to master the content and skills central to our curriculum. As digital citizens, students will develop the digital skills necessary to demonstrate creativity, communicate and collaborate, conduct research, evaluate information, think critically, make decisions, and use technology effectively and ethically. Many assessments will take the form of a digital media project: radio broadcasts, interactive presentations, website publications, and digital movies. The availability of an individual laptop will also transform student learning at home. Students will now be able to access to their work on their own machines, with the necessary applications provided by the school. Previous struggles with Mac to PC or school to home compatibility are no longer an issue with 1:1.
What are the expectations for students/parents with 1:1? In the SY 2011-12, AISR will pilot a 1:1 laptop program with Grade 6 students. With this opportunity, we will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of a 1:1 program at AISR. • Students are expected to bring their laptops to school every day (field trips, Trip Week and sports trips are exceptions). • Students are expected to charge their laptops nightly, leaving their charger at home. • Students are expected to safeguard and maintain their laptops. • Students are expected to keep their passwords, their personal information, and the personal information of others private. • Students are expected to report any issues with their laptops to itsupport@aisr.nl immediately. • Parents are expected to reinforce the Golden Rules of Technology and Digital Citizenship at home. • In the case of laptop damage, parents are expected to complete the online form (see link below). AISR reserves the right to final reporting in the case of damages. • All laptops will be returned to the school before the studentʼs last day, or on June 13, 2012 whichever comes first. Laptops will not be kept over the summer.
Report All Incidents with the Laptop to: Elizabeth Marsh e.marsh@aisr.nl *You will be required to complete a Laptop Incident Report.
Golden Rules of Technology RESPECT Respect AISR as a learning community. Only use technology in a way that helps learning. Respect laws regarding copyright. Always cite what you havenʼt created yourself. Respect your own privacy and the privacy of others. Keep passwords and personal data (yours and others) to yourself.
CARING Show caring and thoughtfulness towards members of our Community of Respect when using social media and technology. Care for our environment by printing only what you need.
RESPONSIBILITY Solve technology issues responsibly. If you canʼt solve it, report it to someone who can. Use AISRʼs shared resources responsibly so that others can enjoy working technology.
COOPERATE Use technology to cooperate and build positive relationships members of our AISR Community of Respect.
TOLERANCE Show tolerance for the beliefs, thoughts and feelings of others. Never use terms, messages, language, or images that are offensive to others.
HONESTY Be honest with yourself when applying the concept of “treat others as you want to be treated.” If it would hurt your feelings, it will hurt someone elseʼs feelings.
APPRECIATION Appreciate the time, ideas, and efforts of others by citing your use of other peopleʼs work and giving the original author credit. Appreciate that technology is a tool for learning at AISR. Its use should always support learning.
BELIEVE Believe in your ability to judge wisely when to use technology for good and when your actions could be hurtful. Believe in yourself, not in what others say about you. * Violation of all COR rules may result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension.
1:1 Pilot Program American International School of Rotterdam 2011-2012
Our Information and Communications Vision At the American International School of Rotterdam, we believe in challenging our students to become balanced, global citizens in an increasingly social and digital age. We use Information and Communication Technologies to: • Enrich student learning opportunities and maximize individual success • Streamline and strengthen administrative processes and support systems • Foster communication between the school and the community AISR can realize this vision through creating essential conditions in which the use of technology is available, consistent, effective, powerful, and well-supported. See more about Creating Essential Conditions at www.iste.com
Digital Citizenship Security Parents and mentors must understand both the positive and negative potential of digital devices in order to take full advantage of the technology. Parents are the internet service providers in their homes and are responsible for protecting data, maintaining secure networks, filtering and monitoring access shared by their children and neighbor children.
Relationships Digital media are excellent tools for forging and maintaining healthy and safe relationships. . . As with all tools, how we use them determines whether they provide positive opportunities or expose us to risk. Media can either enhance relationships, supporting positive growth, or put users at risk. . . .
Balancing Screen Time Balancing our real life with screen time can be a trick for adults and kids. Because digital media is useful and engaging—and good at holding our attention—it can be tempting to use it all the time. These tools often interfere with other important activities (like sleeping, eating meals with family, spending time with friends, and physical activity).
Personal Information In taking advantage of all that digital media has to offer, youth have to make tough choices on what personal information they will share. Some personal information is necessary to facilitate social interactions, employment opportunities, and online purchases. But many kinds of information should only be shared with validated sources and some should not be shared online under any circumstances.
Reputation Digital communications are “sticky.” Anything communicated through digital media remains accessible indefinitely, which is great news when you have . . . great news. Accomplishments are easy to share, easy to track.
Ethical Use Responsible, resilient digital citizens know to operate under the same good judgement online that they use in their offline lives. The Web may feel like a free-for-all, but online resources cost money and time to create and our treatment of other digital citizens matters. Find Out More Discover more about Digital Citizenship at http://
www.ikeepsafe.org/digital-citizenship/ethical-use/
Laptop Care Making Good Choices To ensure your laptopʼs long life: • Never eat or drink around your laptop. • Always close the top of your laptop before transporting it anywhere. This will protect the hard drive inside. • Always eject any USB or other connections properly before removing them.
Think before you do. Battery Care Battery life is key to ensuring that your laptop works at its optimal speed. To prolong your batteryʼs life, keep your screen brightness low and use sleep mode for short breaks away from your computer. Charge your laptop nightly to ensure it is ready to go for a full dayʼs work. Keep your assigned charger at home, to be sure its always there when you need it.
Laptop Protection Going somewhere with your laptop? Always store your laptop in its protective case. This will prevent dust and other materials from getting into your computer. It can also provide protection in case of an accident. Weather Awareness Be sure to protect your laptop against the weather. Take special care to make sure the laptop is well-protected and covered from the rain. Be sure to take special care with your laptop when it is slippery outside. Keep your Laptop Secure If your laptop is not on/with you, make sure that you keep it secure, like in your locker. Never share your locker combination with anyone. Make sure you never leave it in the hallway or unsupervised.
What happens if... Trouble Shooting I canʼt print: Delete the job. Go to the printer and verify that there is no jam. Try again. If you canʼt connect to the printers, see itsupport@aisr.nl. I canʼt get online: Turn off your airport and turn back on. Choose from Alpha, Gamma, or Wireless @ AISR 1 or 2. Continued or other issues: See itsupport@aisr.nl Want to use a new application: See e.marsh@aisr.nl
Laptop Insurance The school provides insurance coverage for the following instances: theft, dropping, water damage. When a damaged laptop is turned in, we will replace it another working laptop (may be an older model, depending on availability). We are insured for a limited number of instances, so repeated claims from one student may result in penalty fees to cover insurance deductibles. * All damages must be reported immediately. See expectations.
Using a Macbook Getting to Know Your Macbook The best way to get to know a Macbook is to play with it. Use it to experiment and create. We will learn to use the applications effectively through our course work.
Network-based Accounts Student work and emails will be maintained through AISR networkbased accounts. When saved properly, students can access their work and email through any networked machine at AISR and on their laptop.
Find Out More Discover more tips on how to use your Macbook in the most effective way: www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/
Applications Available Mail - Each student will get their own email address: student.name@aisr.nl
Calendar and Stickies- Tools for keeping organized include iCal and Stickies.
Internet Browsers- Firefox and Safari provide access to the internet.
Word Processors- Write, edit and publish using Word and Pages.
Data Tools- Create meaningful data tables and graphs using Excel and Numbers.
Presentation Tools- Powerpoint and Keynote can be used to create multi-media presentations.
Social Chat Tools- Keep in touch with classmates using Skype and iChat.
DVD Tools- View and create DVDs using DVD Player and iDVD.
Music/Audio Tools- Listen to your favorite tunes or create new ones with iTunes and GarageBand.
Picture and Video Tools- Use iMovie and iPhoto to view, edit and create digital media.
Webpage Tool- Use iWeb to maintain a digital portfolio and publish webpages.
Mapping Tool- Use GoogleEarth for Social Studies and geography-related assignments. Downloading Other Applications Students have received the necessary applications for school work. Any additional application requests must go through itsupport@aisr.nl.