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Fall 2017 Technology Rollout for Unity MCHS

By wgray
  • Teacher laptop distribution

    Teacher laptop distribution
    Teachers will receive their laptops on the first day of our Summer Retreat.
  • ADMIN ParentSquare Training

    ADMIN ParentSquare Training
    Administrators and classified staff will be trained on using the ParentSquare communication system via a webinar.
  • Teacher Digital Resources Training

    Teacher Digital Resources Training
    We will introduce teachers to the digital resources we will be using as a school. We will focus on CK-12 resources.
  • Teacher Pacing Guide and Digital Assignment Generation Practice

    Teacher Pacing Guide and Digital Assignment Generation Practice
    This time will be set aside for teachers to find models of digital assignments and practice creating them for use in their classrooms.
  • Distribute Student Technology Use Agreements

    Distribute Student Technology Use Agreements
    Our summer orientation will allow us to explain and distribute student handbooks, which will include our Technology Use Agreement.
  • Teacher SIS/ParentSquare Training

    Teacher SIS/ParentSquare Training
    Our second summer PD week will include time for teachers to get trained on IlluminateEd (our chosen SIS) and ParentSquare.
  • Teacher Classroom Technology Orientation

    Teacher Classroom Technology Orientation
    Once the classrooms are built and technology is installed, we will have an orientation for our teachers that is activity-based to get them comfortable using the technology.
  • Distribute Chromebooks to Students

    Distribute Chromebooks to Students
    The students will receive their chromebooks on the second day of school.
  • Train students on Google Classroom/Google Docs via hands-on activities

    Train students on Google Classroom/Google Docs via hands-on activities
    The third day of school will have time set aside for students to learn how Google Classroom and GoogleDocs works via hands-on learning.
  • Train parents on how to use new digital SIS system

    Train parents on how to use new digital SIS system
    We will have an in-person parent training on our SIS and ParentSquare. The materials from the training will be uploaded to our website for those who were unable to attend.
  • Admin Walkthroughs looking at Technology Use

    Admin Walkthroughs looking at Technology Use
    Administrators will conduct walkthroughs in September with the idea of looking at how technology is being used in the classrooms.
  • Peer Walkthroughs looking at technology use in classrooms

    Peer Walkthroughs looking at technology use in classrooms
    October will be a time for teachers to conduct peer observations focused on technology use in classrooms.
  • Pupil free Day- teacher-led sessions on using technology in classroom

    Pupil free Day- teacher-led sessions on using technology in classroom
    On October 20th we will have a pupil free day for professional development. Part of that day will include teacher-led sessions on best practices for using technology for instruction.