Dana+Middle


 * Gearing up for the distribution of netbooks**
 * How will the netbooks be distributed? **through homeroom, go through library**
 * If you do not have a library tech, who will be responsible for ensuring the netbooks are checked out via Destiny? **Scott**
 * Where will the netbooks be distributed? **library**
 * Will a copy of student IDs be placed in the bags? How will this happen? (Will copies of student ID's be ordered from the company?) **yes; Scott will order IDs. Tentatively Mouse Squad will place ID cards in bag (TBD)**
 * Who will place the netbooks and power cords in the computer bags for distribution (to be delivered to your site on date TBD)? **Mouse Squad**
 * Will your site be putting the power cords in Destiny? (This can be done via the barcode already on them.) **Yes**
 * What netbooks will you be using as loaner netbooks (w/ loaner written on them) for students to use if their netbooks are being repaired? Where will these be housed? **ESTT and any other unassigned computers. House in Tech office**
 * Where will you be getting the netbooks for rooms where the teacher teaches 7th or 8th grade sections (and the 6th graders will be taking the class set home)? **same as above**

**Home/School Connection**
 * When will you have parent nights? How many will you have? **6th grade orientation, 9/2/11 - LOGO will be shared with parents with parents (intro., more info. to come); parent nights need to be scheduled on master calendar at site. Issuing netbooks will be contingent on attending parent nights.**
 * When will parents sign the netbook loan agreements? **parents must attend parent night and sign agreement there in order for student to receive a netbook**
 * How will you introduce Parent Connect/Student Connect? **introduced at Curriculum Night and Technology Nights**
 * What is your plan for students whose parents do not want the responsibility of a netbook? **make clear to parents (& students) that we are changing the way we instruct and netbooks are crucial tools; parent outreach from administration about how netbooks will be used to deliver/enhance instruction**

**Procedures**
 * What is the process for having a netbook repaired? What role does Mouse Squad play? **Mouse Squad given ability to reimage drives; MyTechDesk?; way to submit "work order" (in-house help ticket) to Mouse Squad and track result (being developed, should be ready in September; training will be provided); kids will be trained to use Remedy; Mouse Squad students can be within each Exploring Computers, each EC class can have specialists for specific things (i.e. specific software)**
 * Will Mouse Squad or your whole site be utilizing the in-house help ticket creation tool? **see above; train staff and students to use it**
 * What do students do during lunch, PE, etc. with netbooks? **PE: lock in PE office; Lunch - leave bags in 4th period class ("Internet Cafe" in cafeteria for computer access during lunch)**
 * How will your classrooms accommodate charging stations (6 powerstrips per room will be provided)? **pre-meeting with teachers to discuss classroom set-up**

**Training and Professional Development**
 * What does PD look like for your LOGO teachers (PBL, backwards design, PD separate from other staff members? Short days? by Content? How often?) Is PD for your LOGO teachers on your yearly calendar? **Plan is for all PD to be LOGO this year; - i21 tools need to be used as models and then time to try it out; PD on minimum days (Thursdays);**
 * How will your site set up the expectations for netbook use with students? **administration expectations (all 6th grade teachers will use Moodle), department expectations (how will the technology be used to teach content)**
 * How will you ensure that your site is meeting the requirements of the law that pertains to internet safety, cyberbullying, and copyright? How will teachers infuse this into their curriculum. (Kick-off assembly? Suggested curriculum?) For more info see [] (enrollment key = i21teacher) **Planning started last year -- team from Cyberbullying conference to follow up, plan; infused into homerooms? Fred to do class presentations, presentations are grade level assemblies**
 * How will students be trained to switch from 3G to wireless? **training for students on how to access the internet at home -- need to provide training for teachers to train students; iMiddle has web videos; need to be on i21wireless at school to be seen on Lanschool**
 * How will students be trained on printing procedures? (Choosing the correct printer and only hitting print once) **every teacher, every day; what about from home? students can print to any AD printer on site. Policy needs to be that students may only print with teacher permission & there will be consequences for printing without permission**
 * How will teachers be trained to use Zangle rosters with Lanschool? Will Mouse Squad help with keeping the Lanschool lists up to date? **will IT automate this process? class lists created through Lanschool, from Zangle roster and imported (important because netbooks will be moving from one class to another so not dedicated to that classroom's channel**