Project RED has learned a great deal from other organizations’ efforts to make technology a successful and cost-effective tool for K-12 schools. Listed here are resources which may be helpful to your district as you work through the implementation process.
Please note: these links take you to sites outside of Project RED. Project RED is not responsible for the content on third party web sites.
Policies, Infrastructure, Training Resources from a 1:1 Laptop Initiative
http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/Domain/567
Explore a real-life case study on a one-to-one implementation in Kent, WA. The Kent School District has created a web site dedicated to its laptop initiative, including a robust section on the policies, infrastructure, technical specifications, student and teacher training, family involvement, and more.
Total Cost of Ownership Case Studies & Tool
https://k12tco.gartner.com/home/default.aspx
View case studies on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) from four school districts of varying sizes and settings. Users can also request access to the TCO Tool to determine their own districts’ data.
Total Cost of Ownership Resources
http://www.cosn.org/Default.aspx?TabId=5118
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) shares Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) resources, including tips for performing a TCO assessment, the latest TCO news, and a checklist for efficient IT operations.
Value of Investment Findings & Worksheet
http://www.cosn.org/Initiatives/VOI/MethodologyTools/tabid/6520/Default.aspx
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) provides its Value of Investment (VOI) findings. VOI is a methodology to weigh the costs and benefits of proposed projects to determine if they can be financially justified. A VOI Project Cost Estimator Worksheet is available for download and completion.
Using Technology with McREL’s Instructional Strategies
http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/CITW.htm
Based upon the nine instructional strategies identified by Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL), Lee's Summit R-7 School District has compiled a comprehensive overview of each strategy as it relates to technology, along with links to various instructional resources.
Classroom Observation using Hand-held Devices
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y4EnL_U6LY
Learn how McREL's Power Walkthrough software lets you use hand-held devices (PDA, Tablet PC, Blackberry, iPhone) loaded with McREL software that uses its popular manual, Classroom Instruction that Works, as the basis for classroom observations.
Best Practices in Instruction using iPads for Peer Observation
http://www.macul.org/downloads/2012_speaker_handouts/parker-moore_20120305_185645_9.pdf
This collection of slides helps discover best practices in instruction related to McREL’s “Classroom Instruction That Works” model, using iPads for peer observation.
Infrastructure and Systems Resources from a District 1:1 Initiative
http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/Page/3385
As part of its one-to-one laptop initiative, Kent School District in Washington shares the inner workings of its infrastructure and systems. This helpful resource covers how the district handles networking, wireless, security, and other decisions to keep its robust program running smoothly.
Responsible Use Policy from a District 1:1 Initiative
http://www5.mgsd.k12.nc.us/staffsites/digitalconversion/Digital_Conversion/Responsible_Use_Policy_files/MGSD%20RUP.pdf
View the Responsible Use Policy of Mooresville Graded School District, which must be signed by both parents and students as part of the District’s technology initiative. This policy is an excellent model to keep students safe and to mitigate liability for a district.
Usage Fee Policy from a District 1:1 Initiative
http://www5.mgsd.k12.nc.us/staffsites/digitalconversion/Digital_Conversion//Usage_Fee.html
View the Usage Fee Policy of Mooresville Graded School District. This document provides language around what is covered (such as regular maintenance) and what is not (such as damage due to negligence).
Sample Acceptable Use Policies
http://landmark-project.com/aup20/pmwiki.php?n=Main.SampleAUPs
View Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) for a variety of devices, including cell phones, laptops, and more.
Family Involvement Strategies from a 1:1 Laptop Initiative
http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/Page/3387
As part of its one-to-one laptop initiative, Kent School District in Washington shares how “Family Involvement” is an important component of its program.
Internet Safety Resources for Parents
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/parent-media-education/educate-parents-about-internet-safety
Explore resources and documents that offer advice to parents on internet safety, including discussion guides, videos, and printable parent tip sheets.
Parent/Student Handbook from a District 1:1 Initiative
http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/cms/lib/WA01001454/Centricity/Domain/567/2011-2012%20Parent_Student%20Laptop%20Handbook.pdf
This comprehensive parent/student handbook covers a wide variety of policies of Kent School District’s one-to-one initiative.
http://otocommunity.wikispaces.com/
One-to-One Institute provides hundreds of categorized resources on their wiki for instruction and administration. Registration is required at www.wikispaces.com to join this community. Registration on both Wikispaces and OTOCommunity is free.
Lesson Plans and Educational Resources from the Verizon Foundation
http://thinkfinity.org/
The Verizon Foundation offers free lesson plans and educational resources, including interactive activities, videos, and recorded webinars. Browse the resources by grade level, theme or topic.
Lesson Plans and Teacher Resources from Discovery Education
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/
Discovery Education offers a variety of lesson plans, teacher resources, and printable worksheets by grade level and subject.
Google Lesson Plan Search Tool
http://www.google.com/edu/teachers/lesson-plan-search.html
Use the powerful Google Lesson Plan Search tool to browse thousands of submitted lesson plans and resources by grade level and subject.
Lesson Plan Builder for Computer Integration
http://www.nteq.com/LessonPlanner/
The NTeQ Lesson Plan Builder offers a step-by-step tool for creating lesson plans for computer integration. View existing lessons plans and modify them for your needs, or build your own lesson plans.
Classroom Management and Procedures from a District 1:1 Initiative
https://sites.google.com/a/godfrey-lee.org/1-1-learning-initiative/program-documentation
Godfrey-Lee School District shares policies, procedures, and classroom management documentation by grade level for its one-to-one initiative.
Student-friendly Technology Tutorials
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line.htm
View student-friendly technology tutorials for various software applications, ranging from Microsoft Excel to Dreamweaver.
Case Studies of 1:1 Implementations
http://www.one-to-oneinstitute.org/index.php?/becoming-a-one-to-one/showcase-sites/
View case studies from the One-to-One Institute on a variety of K-12 one-to-one implementations, including information such as the phases of implementation, device selection, professional development, and funding sources. The One-to-One Institute offers the opportunity to connect interested district leaders to the featured schools in these case studies for more information.
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