Education Technology Integration Why 1:1+
Education Technology Integration
Why 1:1+
Murray Miller
http://www.netwurx.ca murraymiller@outlook.com School IT Services
What we do
Research and test educational technology tools
Purchase and maintain technology infrastructure
Support student and faculty with academic use of technology
Strengthen relationships with other private school technology departments Who we are
A multi-disciplinary team committed to excellence
Our mission: Support innovative academic work in a stable technology environment
Our goal: Transform technology use across campus
Prior Experience
Ten years of developing, implementing, and deploying a successful 1:1 laptop program for Grades 6 through 12
Benefits:
Academic Return On Investment (AROI) was very high
Typically 1-4 hour repair turnaround, loaners provided during extended repairs
Seamless user adoption
Full network technical visibility
Student user management: teachable moments re responsible use
Teachers quickly recognized and embraced additional teaching technologies
Cost: School-purchased machine was provided. Parents covered the expense of notebook, extended warranty, accidental damage coverage, and on-site service for a three-year period.
Game Plan
Create a 1:1 program that attracts leading educators and staff with outstanding technological expertise and capabilities.
Fully leverage our existing Microsoft School Agreement by including students. Windows software will be available to all faculty and students, standardized across all notebooks.
Improve confidence in IT Services by reducing user frustration, loss of notebook use, and the number of troubleshooting instances.
Transfer time spent on troubleshooting and repair to improving faculty and student computer literacy.
What is 1:1+?
Each student uses a standardized, robust notebook/tablet researched and chosen by the School. Secondary devices are welcome outside of the classroom.
Notebook has an operating
Why 1:1+
Murray Miller
http://www.netwurx.ca murraymiller@outlook.com School IT Services
What we do
Research and test educational technology tools
Purchase and maintain technology infrastructure
Support student and faculty with academic use of technology
Strengthen relationships with other private school technology departments Who we are
A multi-disciplinary team committed to excellence
Our mission: Support innovative academic work in a stable technology environment
Our goal: Transform technology use across campus
Prior Experience
Ten years of developing, implementing, and deploying a successful 1:1 laptop program for Grades 6 through 12
Benefits:
Academic Return On Investment (AROI) was very high
Typically 1-4 hour repair turnaround, loaners provided during extended repairs
Seamless user adoption
Full network technical visibility
Student user management: teachable moments re responsible use
Teachers quickly recognized and embraced additional teaching technologies
Cost: School-purchased machine was provided. Parents covered the expense of notebook, extended warranty, accidental damage coverage, and on-site service for a three-year period.
Game Plan
Create a 1:1 program that attracts leading educators and staff with outstanding technological expertise and capabilities.
Fully leverage our existing Microsoft School Agreement by including students. Windows software will be available to all faculty and students, standardized across all notebooks.
Improve confidence in IT Services by reducing user frustration, loss of notebook use, and the number of troubleshooting instances.
Transfer time spent on troubleshooting and repair to improving faculty and student computer literacy.
What is 1:1+?
Each student uses a standardized, robust notebook/tablet researched and chosen by the School. Secondary devices are welcome outside of the classroom.
Notebook has an operating