We will be providing much more information in the next few months. In the spring, we will be asking schools for their platform preference (Mac or PC) and confirming that the laptop model is right for them.
We are building an extensive Question and Answer section for common questions about the levy roll-out. You can access it at: http://www.edmonds.wednet.edu/capitallevy/technology/qanda/qanda.htm#3.
The Basics:
Laptops will be rolled out by school. Each classroom teacher (.4 FTE and above) will receive a computer for the Classroom Tech Station. If a teacher has an up-to-date laptop, that teacher is advised to wait until later in the levy to replace it. (Computers get better all the time.)
The Levy Team will determine the roll-out schedule for schools, based on needs assessment, proximity of schools, network upgrades and other timing issues. We will work with the schools to find a date that works within a range.
An Out of Box training model will be used. This is still in the design phase. More information coming shortly.
A couple teachers from each school will be asked to attend training early to receive equipment. These teachers will be the active leaders during the school roll out by assisting with the Out of Box trainings, participating in developing the school professional development plan, and helping to orchestrate professional development opportunities for staff.
