2.+Needed+Support+Structures?


 * What support structures should we consider while we grow the program?**

Teachers need training on the idea of 1:1 learning as well as the programs that would be used in a classroom.
 * Staff meeting time dedicated to: sharing how the program connects students to their learning; the practice of integrating 1:1 learning into the classroom

Continuation of extra computers for when computers break.
 * Develop an access structure within the building for constant availability of computers for students

Better wireless ports in each classroom
 * Currently being worked on by Doug Jenkins and Kevin Phillips

A shared space (maybe social bookmarking) where commonly used programs are accessible to all teachers
 * Create a single site with links to resources (documents, web sites, etc.) focused on the integration of tech tools into the classroom

Making sure that teachers are comfortable enough using the netbooks so that students are getting enough time on the computers to be comfortable for the following year. Time collaborating with each other in meeting type situations as well as visiting each other's classrooms.
 * Continue out of classroom collaboration opportunities for all 1:1 pilot teachers
 * Put together a visiting schedule for 2nd semester (idea: elementary to elementary and secondary to secondary?)

Conference again in Boston with Alan November - now that we are in the trenches of technology, we are ready for more ideas and more ways to implement it in our classrooms.
 * Schedule attendance (especially for new pilot teachers) at 2010 BLC Conference

Talk about establishing cadre of para-parents (tech) and support us while we're taking risks and increasing student achievement. Training for "Para--Parents" and 2.0 tools Another name, "2.0 Parents"

Need Nights for Parents to Learn--Learning Nights--Ongoing
 * Create a two-year timeline for parent learning opportunities

Big 9--staff needs to see "how" it applies to them.....
 * Back track and make learning of the Big 9 purposeful

Working in small groups...based on own needs...one teacher with "expertise" working with small group who wants to implement similar project