K12 Device Deployment and Classroom Models – Tips and Challenges
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Best Practices in K12 Device Deployment
Our learners are changing in conjunction with their ever-changing environment. Hence, the role of the educator must be as fluid to meet the needs of their learners.
We have seen a shift in education to digital learning, not necessarily because we wanted to, but because we had to. This brings a window of opportunity to move away from what was “normal” to a new dimension of learning. Some traditional learning will come along, AND in addition, students will have more choice in how, when, and where they want to learn. Equitable access to digital devices, internet, and trained educators is more important than ever. Systems of support are essential for all learning environments to ensure the optimal conditions for each learner. This playbookwill assist in setting up those support systems.
One thing we know for certain – we can emPower all learners together.
About the author
Beth is passionate about educational innovation and transformation to impact learners’ love for curiosity and wonderment. She creates dynamic learning experiences for educators of all levels to activate possibilities to meet the needs of all of their learners.
Beth has been in the field of educational technology for over 20 years, modeling digital integration with purpose and passion. Currently, she empowers a team to support regional digital needs in WI, as well as leads the ISTE Certification program that is delivered world-wide.
Beth Clarke
Senior Director of Digital Leadership and Learning
CESA 2, Wisconsin
Resources
Chapter 1: Leadership
- Future Ready Schools Framework Plan Tracker Spreadsheet Template
- Vision Implementation Building Tool - Simplified
- Example School’s Vision Implementation
- Implementation School Tool - Word/Docversion
- Example School’s Implementation Plan
- Implementation Building Tool: Excel/Sheetsversion
- Digital Implementation Guidance
- Building a Digital Culture Assessment
Chapter 5: Charging & Managing Devices
- Digital Classroom Implementation Checklist
- Device Use Poster
- Student Digital Learning Expectations
- PBIS Digital Matrix
- iPad Hero Expectations
Chapter 6: Take-Home Charging Model
- https://www.everyoneon.org/
- https://digitalbridgek12.org/states/
- Google for Education: Best Practices for creating a Chromebook Repair Program
- https://edu.google.com/chromebooks/chromebook- repairability/
- IT Saavy’s ChromeCare Warranty.
- McFarland School District, WI Technology Policy
Chapter 8:
Implementation Guidance Data Analysis Protocol
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