CONSISTENT Access
To close the digital learning gap, we must make sure that students have access to technology and high-speed internet outside of school.
All subtopics align with the VILS outcomes and guiding questions align with the criteria in the Portfolio Framework Guide. Use the questions to guide your reflection on the artifacts to narrate your journey toward the goals.
Sustain a system and infrastructure for consistent access: Device Status
Guiding questions:
What are the systems & processes in place to provide replacements for lost or stolen devices?
What is your end-of-year device collection process? Include a timeframe for collection in any details you include.
Enabling learner agency and digital competency: Student Tech Teams
Device Roll Out - August 2022
Guiding questions:
How is the student tech team serving in a leadership role at school and supporting IT help tickets?
How has the student tech team supported teachers, students, and families? (Student-created videos, flyers, or mini-sessions)
How are you increasing the capacity of your student tech team members?
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Enable learner agency and digital competency: Digital Citizenship
Guiding questions:
How are parents, students, and teachers supported consistently in growing as Digital Citizens?
In what ways has your school fostered student ownership with devices and data usage?
Sustain a system and infrastructure for consistent access: Data Analysis
Guiding questions:
How does the availability of LTE data influence instructional practices?
In what ways does your data usage report reflect the student's need for connectivity at home?
How does your current claims data align with your school’s device care procedures? What is one focus area moving forward?
What effects do the systems implemented by your school or district have on maintenance and replacement processes within your building?
Reflection
Self-Reflection: Use the portfolio guide and self-reflect on your progress (Choose one: Emerging, Aligning, or Optimizing).
In what way is your school exemplary in illustrating the outcomes listed above?
Next Steps: What are your next steps to sustain a system and infrastructure for consistent access while enabling learner agency and digital competency?