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Petra Lesbirel replied to Rob Pangburn's discussion Weighing costs of a platform (Mac vs. iPad vs. PC)"Deploy Studio is free and has been fantastic for our district until the advent of Lion. We are still trying to get the server updated to allow imaging of Lion clients without losing the ability to still image older 10.5 and 10.3 clients..."
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What does your computer ap classes curriculum look like in the 1 to1 schools?
I am trying to add the STEM activities to mine. Always can use ideas!See More
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Weighing costs of a platform (Mac vs. iPad vs. PC) 1 Reply
Hello,We are just finishing up our 4th year with MacBooks. We are now looking to go either iPads or PC laptops. I'm conflicted as I feel that both iPads and PCs have advantages. However, I see Macs…Continue
Tags: Casper, management, Cost, iPads, PCs
Started by Rob Pangburn. Last reply by Petra Lesbirel May 14.
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What types of training has been most successful for teachers? Does anyone use PBL or CBL as a major component of 1:/?
Started by Karen Littlefield Apr 15.
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Whar types of training has been most successful for teachers? Does anyone use PBL or CBL as a major component of 1:/?
Started by Karen Littlefield Apr 15.
1:1s NOT using MacBooks? 19 Replies
I'm wondering how many schools are using PCs vs. Macs. We currently have Macs but are reaching the end of our contract. I LOVE the Mac but I know the BOE is looking at what may save us money. I'm…Continue
Tags: tablets, iPad, PC, Netbooks
Started by Rob Pangburn. Last reply by Karen Littlefield Mar 26.
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Web 2.0 Financial Literacy K-12 Sites
The Core standards include financial literacy. I was looking for Web 2.0 financial literacy resources to share with our teachers and this is what I found. This should save you time and give you resources you may not been aware of. Explore and enjoy!
Read it at the following link …
Posted by Sharon Keehner on March 27, 2012 at 2:04pm
Professional Development for teachers
A key component to a successful 1 to 1 is having trained teachers. We have spent summer hours, after school hours and PD days with a variety of training methods. During the summer we offered classes in the use of the device and a couple of applications. Teacher came only if they wanted to. After the early start of school days we began offering "20 Minutes Trainings" after school. Weekly emails listed what the training for the week contained and again teacher came only if they wanted…
ContinuePosted by Karen Littlefield on February 15, 2012 at 7:37pm
Elementary and Middle School Web 2.0 Resources
I recently worked with Elementary and Middle School teachers at MFL Mar Mac. I have posted a blog on the resources I shared.
Check out my blog at the following link to find the resources http://mrskeehnersblog.blogspot.com/
Posted by Sharon Keehner on February 14, 2012 at 9:11pm
1:1 Process has begun
We are about to complete our wireless infrastructure installation. This was the most expensive piece for which the school had to find funding. As a private school we went to parents and donations to pay for the one time venture. It should be completed about Nov. 17 when the teacher laptops arrive on campus. We are working on the image for those laptops to be completed by Dec. 17. January 2, 2012 we will roll out laptops to our teachers as they experience the process of checking out an… Continue
Posted by Karen Littlefield on October 31, 2011 at 10:00am
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