What is Broadband? ”Data transmission technology that provides two-way data transmission to and from the Internet with advertised speeds of at least 768 kilobits per second (kbps) downstream and at least 200 kbps upstream to end users.” Source: Connect Michigan Website So basically it’s high speed internet.

Agenda BTOP Staff & Grant Information Objectives & Possibilities Expectations Internet Safety & Cyberbullying Lighthouse Questions?

 Program Director Barb Light  Instructional Technologist Suzy Belonga  Three technicians Computer techs: Kathy Fountain, Mike Rivenburgh, & Andy Dunikowski Technicians have designated days for each district Be VERY specific on Tech Ticket Repair time depends on ordering & shipping of parts from Dell

A Federal Grant Program Our category is sustainable broadband adoption: anywhere, anytime, any place American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds ($10 billion) National Telecommunications and Information Administration ($4.8 billion of the $10 billion) EUPISD BTOP grant

EUPISD’s Grant Money $3.165 million federal cash award $1.275 million match $ 760,000 cash District match of $50.00/student/year (includes device, tech support, software, community awareness) $ 515,000 in-kind (district tech personnel time and use of school facilities, for example)

Why Us? We are an underserved area for broadband. Previous educational technology initiatives in this region – WE ARE READY! Visionary thinking at the EUPISD. “…young people thrive in a world of ever-changing images, constant updates, and immediate access to whatever information they may want.” (Tony Wagner, The Global Achievement Gap, 2008, p. 177)

What are the objectives? Increase broadband adoption throughout Chippewa, Mackinac, and Luce counties Community awareness Economic development Medical resources Educational opportunities School to home education possibilities

Economic Possibilities advance small businesses online bill paying/banking compare companies/prices secure shopping store coupons/ads

Medical Possibilities Medical research: know symptoms, medicine side effects, solutions, etc. Online programs and information offered by health insurances. Search for the correct provider/specialist. Online pharmacies: order and mail to you!

Educational Possibilities Raise expectations Online class experience Individualize Remediation and enrichment activities, personalized projects, educational games, etc. Improve communication Monitoring grades 21 st century ready “So, are today’s students – and tomorrow’s workers – less motivated or just motivated in ways that may be unique to their generation?” (Wagner, 2008, p.38)

Dell Latitude 2110/2120 handle

Fully charge and fully discharge your battery to increase battery life. Wrapping cords too tight can break wires. Treat the equipment, others, and yourself with respect. Be gentle! Placing things on top of the netbooks can cause damage. Expectations

Expectations Allow others in your home to use the netbook educationally. Anticipate traffic tripping on cords. Have separate area for food and liquids.

Access to their H drive from ANY internet connected device. Expectations

Expectations Report any problems to district tech staff immediately. 3 year warranty includes accidental breakage. Return it to school or ISD personnel prior to graduation or leaving the district. Failure to do so may result in the anti-theft software being engaged and a report to the police.

Expectations Computrace LoJack for Laptops Built in from the beginning. District only reports missing. LoJack locates, works with law enforcement in tracking it. Webcams are not remotely turned on by the district.

Things students can do: Be aware of Google images. Decorate a case NOT the netbook! Viruses and your memory space! Don’t forget the H drive! 2 Microsoft Security Essentials May download Malware Bytes for free.

Safeguarding Students

Safety Tips for Students Protect yourself online! Think about what you are posting. Nothing is completely private when you write it online. Post pictures only when you have the permission from everybody in the photo. Colleges/universities and employers are looking. Respect others online: keep it appropriate. Delete unknown s with attachments. Phone numbers, addresses, videos, travel plans, real names, etc. should be kept private. Keep usernames and passwords private and be creative.

Safety Tips for Parents Keep the computer in a central location. Set time limits. Time to play and a time to work. Time to get up and move! Your expectations Be the student. Have your student teach you what a blog, tweet, post, etc. is. Video networking. Visit the sites: only self-policing. Set expectations for uploading, viewing, etc.

More Safety Tips for Parents Google your child’s name. What comes up? Click on images. Understand and try their online games Visit Netlingo.com and learn the acronyms: CD9 or 9, F2F, LMIRL, TAW, or KPC Respecting copyrights Netiquette Be aware of cyber bullying

Cyberbullying A great source of information: One student using ANY technology to say rude, mean, nasty and otherwise inappropriate things about another student.

What do you do about cyber bullying? 1.Prevent it. Do NOT post in anger or frustration. It is not entertainment. Report it to your trusted adult. Think about what you are posting. It’s not private once it is sent. 2.Action not audience.  Ignore or block it. Don’t respond.  Report bullying behavior to the school, police, ISP, cell phone service, or host site (Facebook, YouTube, etc.).  Don’t spread it to others.

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