Insights into One-to-One Student Notebook Programs
Panel Introductions
Betsy Kambala
Greg KRB
David St.Philips
Jennifer Wenona
Maurice Monte
Getting to know YOU…
What you want from the session?
Organisation you’re from?
Your role?
Session Overview
Implementing an emerging program Sustaining a mature program
Management? Planning?
Budgeting?
What 3 things are essential in a successful one-to-one device program?
St Philip’s Fundamentals
Support is the KEY to a successful Laptop Program. -Support from your organisation -Support from your staff and for your staff -Technical Support for your staff and students -A laptop program cost the school, in time , resources and financially, regardless of whether it’s school owned or student owned.
Professional Support
• • • •
External Laptop/ICT Conferences In-house Collaboration Resourcing your staff Develop students and their parents.
Technical Support
• In-House Repairs/Warranty/Insurance • Loan Laptops/Spares • Anything to ensure that the students always have a laptop with them
Corporate Support
• • • • •
Stakeholder input Firm clear directions Strategic Planning Scope and Sequence (T&L) Commitment and Investment ($)
KRB Fundamentals
Curriculum Integration
• Engagement • Anytime, anywhere learning.
Connectivity
• Campus wide Wireless • Comprehensive network infrastructure
Marketing
• School community involvement • Asset for Learning
Wenona Fundamentals
Structure
• • • •
Policies SLA’s Finance Ergonomics
• Classrooms • Connectivity Infrastructure • Security
Support
• Maintenance • Service • PD
Kambala Fundamentals
Preparation
• Planning • PD • Connectivity • Communication • SOE • Technical Support • Integration • Student orientation • Own/Lease • Insurance • Cost to Parents/School
Implementation
Finance
Monte Fundamentals
• Ownership • Responsibility Stewardship • Pastoral
Strategic Planning
• Vision • ICT team structure • Collaboration
• Equity • 21st century learning Educational • Producers not just consumers Benefit
Commonalities of Sustaining a Mature Program
Mature Program
Commonalities of Implementing an Emerging Program
Emerging Program
Implementation Success Stories
Lessons Learnt
Wenona
Partnerships - Vendors - Staff - Students - Parents ICT framework
KRB
Pastoral network Student resilience SOE
Out of hours support
PD
Service
School culture change Insurance limitations Asset tracking
Engagement Deep Learning Teaching Practices
Sharing Scenarios Dealing with 1:1 issues
Students
Staff
Parents
Other
Strategic Planning and Implementation Ideas
Analysis of ICT Department Structure and Capacity
Director of Learning and Technology
Executive
IT Manager
ICT Integration Project Manager
Helpdesk Operator 1
Helpdesk Operator 2
Network Manager
Information Services Manager
Multimedia Coordinator
Strategic Planning Committee
Board Principal
Director Learning and Technology ICT Integration Project Manager
IT Manager
Librarian
Budget Forecasts
1400000 1200000 1000000 800000 600000 400000 200000 0
2009 2010 2011
Consultation
Board
Parents / Students
Consultation
Executive
Staff
1 to 1 Program Faculty SWOC Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Challenges
Opportunities
Decision Making Matrix
Item
NSSCF Round II Funding
Option A
Included in notebook program to reduce costs to parents (Implementation restricted to Yr 9-12) ($Xpa / $X p term) Full notebook Mini net book 2 years (3 cycles)
Option B
Not included in notebook program but used to address computer ratio for Yr 9-12 students ($Xpa / $X p term) Full notebook
Notes
NSSCF – Digital Education Revolution
Cost
Budget Technology Forecasts
Life cycle
3 years (2 cycles)
Compliments transition from Middle to Senior School plus better value
Form Factor Platform Implementation Year (Start)
Mini net book (Approx 1 kg) PC 2010
Full sized notebook (Approx 2 Full functionality and longer life kg) cycle Mac 2011 Offer inclusive of 24/7 phone support and software suite Pending outcome of Board’s deliberations. 2010 deadline looming See attached Target Year Group Year 7 2010 Stewardship School to negotiate conditions
Target Year Level Ownership Fleet Management ($)
Year 7 College College only
Year 10 Parents Partnership with supplier (incl direct billing to parents) Parent consultation focus groups Staff consultation focus groups
Parent Consultation Staff Consultation
Focus as part of Term 2 P&F Meeting Whole staff and faculty consultation
Pending outcome of Board’s deliberations Ongoing
Other Considerations: Curriculum Integration, Professional Development, Classroom AV Upgrades, Pastoral, Ergonomics,
Pilot 1: 1 Program
Re-vitalisating 1:1 – Useful Processes
Review the Program and report on it New ways to develop staff and invest in your staff
If need be, don’t be scared to change the direction
Recommended Resources
• Digital Education Framework (MCEETYA)
• Expanding Learning Horizons Conference • CCDS Tablet PC Conference • Transforming Learning (Little/Dixon 2000)
Key questions to ask a potential vendor
Support Value Added Half or Full Cup Solution
• Onsite Technician (Full-Time or PartTime • Other technical support options? • Loan Machines • Image rollouts/Master Machines
• Laptop Related PD • Educational Based Acct Mgr
• Do they just drop the laptop and go? OR • Is it an integrated solution (eg: Finance Options/Insurance/Software/etc) • How else do they support your school, their teachers, and their parents etc.
Key questions to ask a potential vendor
Service Product
• Onsite/sent away • Turnaround time - SLA • Dealing with Insurance claims • Installation of SOEs provided • Extra spec items installed • Availability
Implementation Handbook Ideas
Ergonomics
Help Desk
Maintenance
Tutorials
Further Discussion Starters
Curriculum Pastoral Finance Executive
Parents
Students
Organisation
Vendor
Staff
Helpdesk
Policy
Insurance
Consultation
Integration
Legals
SOE
Special thanks to..
Betsy Lang, Kambala Jennifer Sharman, Wenona Greg Boyd, Kincoppal Rose Bay David Price, St Philip’s Christian College Maurice Cummins, Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College mcummins@monte.nsw.edu.au