1-to-1 Laptops at Jack Jouett
Middle School
Kathryn Baylor, Principal
Peter Henning, Assistant Principal
Agenda
• Welcome and introductions
• Vision and goals for the project
• How will the laptops be used to improve
teaching and learning?
• Laptop Care and Responsibility
• Internet Safety
• Questions
Vision and goals for the project
• ACPS’ Strategic Goal #1:
• Prepare all students to succeed as members of a global
community and in a global economy.
• Jack Jouett is one of three middle schools in ACPS with full one-to-one
computer access for students.
• Last year, we piloted the program with 7th grade.
• ACPS’ eventual goal is 1:1 in grades 6-12
Why increase access to technology?
• To prepare students for college and workforce
readiness.
• To level the playing field for students from all
walks of life (close the “digital divide”).
• To improve school-to-home communication.
• To make information readily available to all
students, allowing more opportunities for critical
thinking and collaboration.
Laptop Care
• Safety and security of the laptop
– Storing and transporting
– Installing software and hardware (educational use)
– Games?
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Students are not allowed to share or borrow
Students can get a loaner in school.
Bring computer to school charged.
Report any problems or concerns ASAP!
Repairs
• Chargers = $52 replacement fee
Accidental/Wear-and-tear
• 1st time--email or call home--send to
appropriate administrator
• 2nd time--$25 repair fee
• If a student/family is unable to pay the fee,
Ms. Baylor or Mr. Henning will arrange a plan
for the student to work it off.
Internet Safety
• Expectations for teachers and students when
using the Internet
• ACPS Filtering Technologies
– The ACPS Filter does not work at home
• Home filtering options – including
http://www1.k9webprotection.com/
• See http://bit.ly/ACPS-Safety for resources
Blackboard
• All classes have an online classroom set up on
Blackboard
Accessing Blackboard
• Jouett Home Page >> Parents >> Blackboard
• Use your Parent Portal ID for the username &
password to log in the first time, then change
the password.
What’s on Blackboard?
• Class Agenda & Homework assignments
• Calendar (tests, projects, deadlines)
• Other course material
Questions?