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NTPS FUTURE-READY 1:1 PILOT Derek Stewart Director of Technology

Why 1:1 @ NTPS?  Access : Every classroom will now have student technology.  Equity: Every student will have a device for anytime, anywhere learning.  Future-Ready: Every student will be prepared to use technology for learning in High School and beyond.  Achievement: 1:1 districts have seen test scores/graduation rates go up and disciplinary actions go down after successful adoption.  Efficiency: At any given time, around 20% of our Chromebook carts are not in use due to planning time.

1:1 Chromebooks  HP 11” Chromebook will come in a attached protective folio.  6+ hours of battery life will get through the school day.  Internet filter will follow the device.  Devices are protected from viruses and malware.  Charger will come home the first day and stay at home.

NTPS 1:1 Assurance Program Optional fee to cover damaged or lost/stolen device.

1:1 Pilot Rollout Salish and Aspire Lead the Way  Digital Citizenship lessons for students prior to the devices gong home.  The 1:1 Use Agreement will go home to be signed by students and parents.  Assurance can be paid online or by check before launch.  The first week of February will be “Tech Free” week while we prepare the devices for take home.  Devices will be checked out to students Monday, February 12 th and will go home after school.

Safe Use of 1:1 Devices  Internet filter is on every device, but no filter is perfect.  YouTube restricted mode is in place.  Devices are not actively monitored off campus.  Web history and student email is logged 24/7.  If you suspect cyberbullying, let your school know!

Safe Use of 1:1 Devices  Parents are in charge of appropriate use after the device leaves campus.  Have a discussion with your child around expectations of tech use in your home.  Consider having your student leave their 1:1 device to charge in a common area during family time and at night.  Visit www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/futureready for parent resources around safe use of online devices with your child.

Community Connectivity Options  All NTPS facilities have community Wi-Fi named NTPS-Guest .  Every Timberland Regional Library has free Wi-Fi.  Numerous businesses in Lacey offer free Wi-Fi to customers.  Low cost internet options are available dependent on income level.

What’s Next for 1:1?  Expansion of 1:1 to all middle schools next year, dependent on pilot results.  High schools during the 2019-2020 school year, dependent on funding.  At elementary we’ll continue to use classroom based carts for our youngest learners.

What If….? Our family doesn’t want to participate in take -home? You don’t have to. We don’t want to pay for Assurance? It’s optional, but repairs and replacements are full price. A student forgets to bring or doesn’t charge their chromebook? They can charge at school or use a loaner device if available. A student repeatedly doesn’t charge or bring their device to school? The school and parents will discuss possible loss of take-home privileges. Our student loses or has a device stolen? If lost, a lost/stolen form has to be filed with the school office. If stolen, a police report is required. Our family can’t afford the 1:1 Assurance Program or Wi-Fi? Meet with your school counselors for additional resources.

Questions?