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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?
We ended the year with 7 day users. One family opted out of the VILS program, one student became a day user in the Spring after repeated device misuse, the other 5 students have lost their device and have not turned in a police report.
Reflect on your current broken, lost, and stolen count for devices. What are your next steps?
We have rolled in student devices, have finished auditing all devices and have begun the shipping those that need repair off to the repair center.
Our next step for lost devices is to contact families who have moved out of state and offer to ship a box with a prepaid return label in order to have those devices returned. For the students currently enrolled with lost or stolen devices our Dean of Culture will follow up about the status of a police report. In regards to current broken devices, we should continue to stay the course. Students have been much more responsible with their devices this year compared to last year. It's been hugely beneficial to have all students in person! Now teachers and student tech team members have their eyes on the condition of all student devices daily to uphold systems that prevent damage from occurring and report problems early.
How are the inventory data and data usage reports guiding campus-wide culture?
We use the information from our data usage reports to determine which students need to be reminded about limiting their data usage. Having all students on campus this school year has completely eliminated the issue of students depleting their monthly allotment of Verizon data.
When a student is found to have misused their computer privileges, either by attempting to access blocked sites/content or by damaging their device, our Dean of Culture determines the appropriate consequences. These consequences range from contacting their parents/guardians to becoming a temporary day user.
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
Guiding question:
How are parents, students, and teachers supported on a consistent basis on digital safety?
Every Friday, students participate in Digital Citizenship classes led by their homeroom teachers. Teachers utilize Common Sense Media's pre-made Digital Citizenship lessons and lead rich discussions on how the content applies in the real world. These are skills students will need the rest of their lives as they navigate a world which relies heavily upon technology for work and social interactions.
In addition to Digital Citizenship classes, parents, students and teachers are supported with internet safety at all times when using a chromebook through our safety console - Securly. Securly removes access to harmful and inappropriate content no matter where the student is while using their VILS device. Teachers are able to check student device history through the Securly Safety console. However, the more popular method is in the screen monitoring through the Securly Device console. Additionally, teachers and parents are able to report sites that need to be blocked to the school based IT. The school based IT conducts weekly audits to ensure appropriate device usage. Any flagged content is reported to our Dean of Mental Health who works closely with families to address areas of concern.
How do you foster student ownership with device and data usage?
We foster student ownership with device usage by holding students to high expectations. Students are required to bring their device to school with at least a 75% charge and switch from the LTE network to the school WiFi. If students don't bring their device charged, they receive a deduction and are assigned a non-VILS loaner device for the day. If students use up all of their data before the end of the month then they deal with the logical consequence of being without WiFi until the next month.
Additionally, to foster student ownership with device usage, whatever students fail to turn in at the EOY they are issued a fee letter to inform them and their families they need to purchase a replacement - whether that be a charger, stylus, case or the whole device. During the EOY collection, we work hard to keep detailed records so that students are issued the same items they turned in when they return in the fall.
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, either they, their classroom tech team member, or their teacher, fills out the VILS Chromebook Service Request Form that specifies the issue. Mr. Cross fills out the Samsung repair form, collects the device from the student, and then ships the devices to Samsung for repair. See the document on the right for a more detailed explanation of our process!
Are students using their devices outside the classroom? How has that impacted student learning?
Yes, our students regularly use their VILS devices outside of the classroom to complete homework, unfinished assignments from class, and extension activities over the holidays. One way we have leveraged devices outside of school is through our partnership with ST Math. All students are required to complete 80 minutes of ST Math as part of their weekly homework. Our Math DCI, Natalie Eldridge, has worked hard to increase student buy-in by creating ST Math competitions. Every quarter, Mrs. Eldridge awards the homerooms with most minutes and puzzles completed in each grade level. This has led to exponential growth in student math achievement! Watch the video to your right to hear from Mrs. Eldridge and some of our JiJi loving scholars!
Chromebook Repair Request Form
Chromebook Repair Request Form
App/Extension Request Form
App/Extension Request Form
STUDENT TECH TEAM
STUDENT TECH TEAM
Guiding questions:
How is the student tech team serving in a leadership role on campus?
Our student tech team are leaders inside and outside of the classroom. They support their classmates and teachers in troubleshooting technology issues, managing our loaner device system, and creating tutorials to support students and families. Our tech team students have been empowered to take ownership over IT issues by regularly meeting to discuss the technology pain points and propose solutions for the school.
How is the student tech team supporting IT help tickets?
The student tech team supports IT help tickets by acting as the first line of defense. They use the skills they have learned such as power washing, resetting accessibility features, assessing whether chargers work, etc. If they can't resolve the issue they escalate the matter by filling out a technology repair form which alerts the school based IT to file a repair request with Samsung.
Have the students created videos, flyers, or mini sessions to support their peers with basic troubleshooting?
Yes, students have created technology tutorial videos in both English and Spanish to support their peers, staff members, and families with basic troubleshooting tips. Click the icon on the right to watch!
Tech Team End of Year Ice cream social!
EOY VILS Device Roll-In
EOY VILS Device Check-in Spreadsheet
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