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Welcome to Caulfeild iDEC Year Three
IT IS ALL GARY'S FAULT
"Hey, Brad I've got an idea......"
Declining enrollment!Numbers dropping to all time low
Private schools
Westbay IB
French immersion
Islands of Excellence
Tired of the closed door classroom environment
My room is my domaine
"Sorry I don't use computers"
Go Big or Go HomeGrade 4-7 one to one
Started with 60 laptops
Worked hard with parents to promote the 1:1
Platform didn't matter to us
We set minimum specs
Locking cabinets, security important to parents
ChoiceUnified us
Staff could choose to leave
Staff stayed but couldn't choose not to play in our sandbox
Sets an expectation that can be addressed
Staff Training and Support
You're not alone
Here's a device, now use it
There are experts among us, Teachers (Principal roaming tech support)
Constant check ins and Pro D
Students
Are engaged
Collaborate appropriately with devices (identified as an area to improve)
Discipline not an issue, don't want to loose device
Have been normalized (Ubiquitous)
What we've Learned
Support and education for grade 3 parents
Mac, Windows debate
Students' peer learning is significant
On going learning is crucial! (Staff and students) You are never finished
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