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To close the digital learning gap, we must make sure that students have access to technology and high-speed internet outside of school.
DEVICE STATUS
DEVICE STATUS
Guiding Questions:
How many day users does the campus have? What factors contribute to the number? If the number is high, what are your next steps?
N/A - we have rolled in devices to support state testing.
Reflect on your current broken, lost, and stolen count for devices. What are your next steps?
We are currently auditing all VILS devices to determine what will be sent to Samsung for our last shipment of the year. We are awaiting response on a gap order.
How are the inventory data and data usage reports guiding campus-wide culture?
In order to prevent misuse of the internet for our devices, we use Securly to monitor students. When a student violates our technology handbook agreement, I coordinate with the Culture team to discuss a consequence. If there are multiple infractions, the day user status can become longer or not at all.
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP, DIGITAL SAFETY, SEL, + MORE
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP, DIGITAL SAFETY, SEL, + MORE
Guiding Questions:
How are parents, students, and teachers supported on a consistent basis on digital safety?
Digital Citizenship is supported during a weekly block that is facilitated by homeroom teachers. This year-long course covers not only Digital Citizenship, but also Social-Emotional Learning, tech topics (how-tos, new skills or sites), and more. Last year for Digital Citizenship, we used Google's Be Internet Awesome, and this year, all grade levels are using Common Sense Media's curriculum, which leverages Nearpod for student engagement.
Teachers, students, and their families are supported with internet safety by using our internet filtering system called Securly. Securly allows teachers to monitor screens in real time and control what tabs are open. Our Operations Manager and VILS Coach work together on managing Securly, doing spot checks daily for searches, whitelisting or blacklisting sites, and working closely with the Culture team to address major concerns. Parents received information about Securly both at the beginning of the year when signing VILS Agreements, and in November during our Report Card Day conferences.
How do you foster student ownership with device and data usage?
Our students are held to expectations of 75% charge every morning by their homeroom teacher, and it is enforced and/or rewarded by our school culture deposit/deduction system. Students also toggle data off in homeroom and ensure they are using school wifi during the school day and when it is available at home or at other places, such as the library. It is rare for a Habans student to run out of data. We are helping to encourage good tech choices over school breaks by leveraging the tech team to make promotional posters and social media posts about preserving data, using appropriate websites, and keeping devices safe and clean.
Every student in middle school received their own tracker during interim testing week to ensure they met tech a variety of expectations, including tech expectations, in order to earn a pass to a special Winter Extravaganza!
CAMPUS-WIDE SYSTEMS
CAMPUS-WIDE SYSTEMS
Guiding Questions:
What systems do you have in place to support repairs and replacements? If none, how can you modify your systems?
When a student needs device repair, the teacher fills out the VILS Chromebook Service Request Form that specifies the issue. Ms. Holloway manages submissions, and devices are collected/received the same day. Devices are then shipped to Samsung for repair as needed.
Are students using their devices outside the classroom? How has that impacted student learning?
Yes, students use devices for homework or assignments over school breaks. Many teachers have leveraged technology to make up for learning lost due to three weeks of hurricane days. The consistent access means scholars are able to catch up missed assignments and we can limit lost learning.
STUDENT TECH TEAM
STUDENT TECH TEAM
Our Student Tech Team for 2021-2022 faced a setback due to Hurricane Ida closing school for three whole weeks. We had our first meeting on Friday, November 12. Our STT consists of 13 students across 6th-8th grade, and we meet every Friday. Our first meeting was held the week before Thanksgiving. See the STT portfolio on the right to view our year-long plan, meeting agendas, photos, videos, work products, and more!
How is the student tech team serving in a leadership role on campus?
Our Tech Team got a late start due to COVID-19 quarantines, and more so due to Hurricane Ida. We started just before Thanksgiving break. Our STT has begun creating tutorials for students to help with tech support, and they created flyers and social media graphics about good device care over winter break.
How is the student tech team supporting IT help tickets?
Our tech team don't help with tickets yet, but they help with in-class support when needed, such as helping teachers with their Promethean boards, and doing quick fixes in their own classes before those items even become work tickets. Our STT also helps the manager of our student tech with filing Samsung warranties and prepping accessories for interim testing.
Student Tech Team member Janiya helps Ms. Holloway package VILS devices for repair to ship to Samsung.
Student Tech Team Member Terron assists with preparing extra chargers for fall interim testing.
EOY update: Tech Team wrapped up the year by having a Nitro Type race and Blooket party! They're very invested in Nitro Type after homeroom introductions last month, and Blooket has become a student favorite for testing their knowledge in various topics with some healthy competition!
EOY VILS Roll-In
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