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Teacher Q&A Sessions

We have begun discussions with 6th grade teachers at each of our three middle schools, all of whom will be implementing 6th grade 1:1 in the 2016-17 school year.  Teachers will receive their devices soon (Jan/Feb 2016) prior to next year so that we can begin professional development and planning for students with devices next fall.  Below is a collection of questions and answers from teachers (Additional Teacher FAQs are available on the Redefining Learning Website, under Frequently Asked Questions >> "Teachers (MS, 1:1)"):

• When will teachers receive devices?
• At the first training date/s: (signups coming...)
• February 9th - @ Fowler (4-6pm)
• February 10th - @ Twality (4-6pm)
• February 11th - @ Hazelbrook (4-6pm)
• How will we project the iPad on our projector?
•  AirServer software will be provided for each 6th grade teacher. This software runs on your MacBook Air and allows an AirPlay connection from your ipad to your laptop.
• When will students receive devices?
• Students will receive their devices in Fall 2016
• What apps will be loaded on the iPads?
• Google Apps suite (Docs, Sheets, Classroom, etc.), QR code scanner, voice recorder, note taking app, binder app, interactive whiteboard app, Teacher/StudentVue, iBooks, iTunesU to begin.
• Will there be keyboards?
• Wired keyboards will be purchased for LA and SS classrooms
• What is the timeline of events for 2015-16 (teachers)?
• The timeline can be found here
• What are goals & measurement for the Middle School 1:1 Implementation
• The DRAFT goals can be found here.
• What security is in place to prevent students from downloading inappropriate apps or access inappropriate websites?
• We will be using a management system that restricts them from downloading apps that are not "approved."  All student devices will be required to go through the TTSD Internet filter whether at school or off-campus (ie at home).
• How will students be trained on iPad use - including new students?
• We are developing an online course that all students will need to complete prior to receiving their iPads.  It will be created in a way that allows new students to take the course on their first day as well. (including multiple language support).
• Can we visit some TTSD 5th grade classrooms this Spring?
• Yes!  All 5th grade students at TTSD have devices.  We will be making arrangements for 6th grade teachers to visit 5th grade classrooms this Spring.

Email to MS Teachers: Middle School 1:1 -- device, goals and draft timeline (11.12.15)

Good Morning Middle School Teachers, 

This email contains three important and exciting items to communicate:

1. Middle school student mobile device decision
2. DRAFT goals document for middle school 1:1 implementation (attached)
3. DRAFT timeline for implementation/preparation this school year and into Fall 2016.

1 - Middle school student mobile device decision

The decision-making components for middle school student devices included the following for our team:  

• Feedback from TTSD teachers in the Spring (2015)
• keyboards, testing, device management, keeping existing equipment
• Research of successful 1:1 middle school implementations (both in the NW and around the country)
• Site visits:  local schools, virtual site visits (Google Hangout) with NW schools
• Discussions with TTSD teachers, Hands-On sessions at each middle school and various survey and feedback forms from TTSD middle school teachers. 

The decision was challenging, as there was no conclusive device.   However, the functionality needs of the device was clear throughout: Internet access, variety of offline capability (homework), keyboard access (esp. for long writing assignments in LA/SS), Google Apps suite (productivity: writing, presentations, data collection), durability, longevity of the battery (for a full day, or more, of charge), flexibility of use & device management.

 The decision for student mobile devices at middle school is iPads.  Decision-making factors included: 

• Most versatile (productivity apps, Internet access, offline file, multimedia tools, tablet functionality: drawing, zooming, handwriting)
• Creativity (lesson delivery, as well as student demonstration of knowledge)
• Durability (including battery life) & device management
• More potential to expand our horizons of what could be...

2 - DRAFT goals (see attached Goals.pdf document)

These goals are most certainly in draft form, but you can get a feel for what the implantation could entail the first year.  Further collaboration with teachers is needed.

3 - DRAFT timeline for implementation/preparation this school year and into Fall 2016

The following dates/times have not been finalized, but are estimated below:

• 6th grade Teachers receive iPads in January 2016
• Specialists (ELL, Sped) & Elective teachers, included
• Two mandatory professional development sessions (flexibility in WHEN/HOW these are offered)
• January : 1st Session (2 hrs after school, or 1/2 day sub):  iPad 101 and Single iPad Classroom << receive iPad here
• ~March : 2nd Session (2hrs after school, or 1/2 day sub):  TBD [Content-focused iPad resources / student organization / Lesson & content management online)
• Parent communication: FAQ documents, information nights, website, phone calls/emails
• Fall 2016 all 6th grade students receive iPads (and will take home nightly), including a full training session, policy documents (expectations), parent forms, etc…  [much more to come on this…]

For a complete list of resources regarding Tigard-Tualatin School District's Redefining Learning Implementation, please visit http://redefininglearning.ttsdschools.org