ISB ISB1: 1:1 L 1 LAP APTO TOP P PR PROG OGRAM AM 1:1Laptop Program Presentation for Parents
ISB Technology Task Force Committee (TTC) • ISB has developed and adopted a 3 – Year Technology Plan • ISB has researched four 1:1 laptop program case studies and three CEESA schools which adopted 1:1 laptop programs • Technology Task Force committee (TTC) hosted a meeting with a Laptop School IT Director – John Mikton (International School of Prague) 1:1Laptop Program Presentation for Parents
TTC Research • North Carolina’s 1:1 Learning Initiative Pilot – “A central tenet of the 1:1 initiative under current study is that preparing future-ready students requires future- ready school environments…” • Learning with Technology - immersion study – “Students spend more time collaborating, participate in more project - based instruction, leads to more writing and this writing is of higher quality. Increased access to information and improved research and analysis skills…” • Maine's 1:1 Netbook Program 2009 – “The smaller size of a netbook has the additional advantages of: portability – just over 1kg, a smaller footprint allows for more productive space on student desks, they also fit easily into student’s bags...” 1:1Laptop Program Presentation for Parents
TTC Research • CDL Study - Alaska's 1:1 – “a) An increase in student engagement and a decrease in behavioral issues were pronounced; b) improvements in student writing; c)student expression broadened to include many forms of writing; d) student achievement was either mixed or held steady. There were slight increases in writing scores…” • CEESA Schools – Three laptop programs were assessed: American School of Warsaw, Vienna American International School and the International School of Prague. The highest degree of success for these programs occurred in the Middle School programs which later expanded to the High School programs. The biggest technical issues faced in the implementation of 1:1 computing programs were charging the laptop batteries, and providing an appropriate electrical infrastructure . 1:1Laptop Program Presentation for Parents
TTC Recommendation • Based on the research of 1:1 laptop programs and the Middle School Teacher Survey, the TTC has recommended the implementation of the 1:1 laptop program in the ISB Middle School for the 2010 – 2011 SY. • On January 12, 2010 the Board of Trustees has approved the funding for a 3 year implementation of the 1:1 laptop program, which will start at the Middle School at 2010/2011 SY. 1:1Laptop Program Presentation for Parents
1:1 IT Projected Budget for the 2010 – 2011 SY • Proposed vendor is Toshiba which offered a 11.6” model with 3 – Year warranty and a battery lifetime of nine hours. Ninety-seven laptops required for the MS 1:1 program. • Proposed vendor for the wireless infrastructure at Middle School is Xirrus. It specializes in preparing infrastructures for educational institutions • 1:1 additional cost to the regular IT budget in Year 1 would be USD 90,500.00 1:1Laptop Program Presentation for Parents
1:1 IT Projected Budget for the 2011 – 2012 SY • For grades 9 & 10 purchase fifty Toshiba 11.6” Laptops • Purchase of Xirrus wireless infrastructure for the High School • Hiring an IT Technician to support the 1:1 program • Battery replacements for the Middle School 1:1 laptops • 1:1 additional cost to the regular IT budget in Year 2 would be USD 113,000.00 1:1Laptop Program Presentation for Parents
1:1 IT Projected Budget for the 2012 – 2013 SY • For grades 11 & 12 purchase fifty Toshiba 11.6” laptops • Battery replacements for the Middle and High School 1:1 laptops • 1:1 additional cost to the regular IT budget in Year 3 would be USD 60,000.00 1:1Laptop Program Presentation for Parents
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