FINAL- Digital Learning Environment Implementation Guide-031914

Phase I Implementation Guide

Dear Parents and Teachers Thank you for taking the bold first step toward creating a Digital Learning Environment (DLE) here in Greenwich Public Schools. We hope that you will use your new District-‐issued iPad to advance the DLE’s learning goals:

1. Promote students as critical thinkers of online content; 2. Implement self-‐regulated learning; 3. Provide quality feedback; 4. Personalize learning; and 5. Readiness for SBAC

This implementation guide describes the software that has been loaded on every student iPad device. It contains warnings coded in either yellow or red to indicate the level of attention that you should devote in monitoring your child’s interactions with each app (red is the highest level of attention). We are confident that you will enjoy the Digital Learning Environment here in Greenwich. Thank you, and welcome.

Sincerely,

Phillip H. Dunn II Director of Digital Learning and Technology, Greenwich Public Schools

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Table of Contents Welcome Message……………………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 4 Classroom Support Quick Reference…………………………………………………………………………………Page 5 Digital Toolbox Guide……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Pages 6-‐14 Digital Toolbox – Teacher vs Student Overview………………………………………………………………..Pages 15-‐16

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How We Support Digital Learning in the Classroom (Please retain for future reference) The GPS IT team, partnering with the Curriculum and Library and Media Services staff, stands prepared to make every interaction that you have with the Digital Learning Environment a rewarding one.

Technology (Hardware, Apps, etc…)

I N eed H elp With...

Training

Curriculum (Suggest new A pps, etc..)

STEP 1: Self-‐Help Log o nto Schoology: http://schoology.greenwich.k12.ct.us Access the Groups: “Schoology Support”; “iPad Digital t oolbox”; and “November Learning”

If you s till need a ssistance, get in t ouch with your M edia Technical Assistant (MTA)

Use e mail for assistance...

UNLESS valuable c lass time would be impacted; for emergencies, CALL t he media center

STEP 2: Email or call your MTA!!! They will handle the issue from there Hamilton Ave: [email protected] Riverside: [email protected]

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Caring for your Student’s iPad After your child has completed their Digital Citizenship learning module in school and has been allowed to take their iPad home, we ask that you ensure that your child charges their device each night before returning to school. The iPad should be kept in an environment free of moisture, and it should not have objects placed on top of it when stored. The iPad’s screen may become marked with fingerprints or other matter from time to time. We encourage you to clean the screen with a dry, nonabrasive fiber (e.g., a micromesh cloth), as needed. If residue dries on the screen, please wipe it clean using a slightly damp, non-‐abrasive cloth. Please do not use any alcohol-‐based solvent on the screen as it will deteriorate the coatings that have already been applied to the screen by Apple. With any new initiative, there are risks. Therefore, please be advised that parents have a few options pertaining to liability for the iPad. Parents may choose to: 1) have their child bring their school-‐issued devices home, and not purchase any additional insurance; 2) have their child bring their school-‐issued devices home, and purchase an insurance policy from third parties such as Worth Ave Group; or 3) opt out of allowing their child to bring their device home, with the expectation that they provide access to the internet, when appropriate, for any internet-‐based homework. Our teachers are structuring home-‐based digital learning experiences that can be accessed from both the iPad and a web browser, so that a home-‐based internet connection may be used in lieu of the iPads.

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Teachers’ and Parents’ Guide to the DLE Digital Toolbox What Would You Like to Do? Search the Web

Student Aps

Sign-‐In

How to Save

App Warnings

Safari

No sign-‐in required at all

User may save bookmarks and reading lists without signing in.

Sharing our curriculum with my students online: the Curriculum Instructional Management System

Schoology

Sign in required

Store my work so that I can access it anywhere

Google Drive

Sign in required (Google)

Get directions to someplace

Google Maps


Students may save anything they do within the app as long as they are signed into Schoology using their Google account Student may save electronic papers, video, audio, and other files as long as they are signed in using their Google account. Searches on the map may be saved if the student signs in with their Google account.

See pictures from around the world on my screen

Google Earth


Searches on the map may be saved if the student signs in with their Google account.

N/A

Open PDF files and view them

Adobe Reader


PDF files viewed in Adobe Reader will automatically be stored on student’s device.

IN APP PURCHASE: Beware that students may create an Adobe account within the app, and sign up for additional services for $9.99/month using a credit card. App Warnings

What Would You Like to Do?

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Student Aps

Sign-‐In

How to Save

While students are blocked from accessing inappropriate materials, they may still search for and access images of anatomic body parts and should be supervised at all times. Students may post messages and share images with each other. Teachers and parents should periodically audit student Schoology accounts to ensure appropriateness of use. Students may store images, music, or videos with this app. Teachers and parents should periodically audit student accounts to ensure appropriateness of use. Voice navigation may be activated resulting in the device speaking to the student.

Store my notes and pictures in an organized digital notebook – Option 1

Evernote

Must sign in with a new account for app

Store my notes and pictures in an organized digital notebook – Option 2

Penultimate


Take pictures of my work and turn them into PDF files that I can store and share

Genius Scan


Make a document, spreadsheet, or presentation that will work with Microsoft Office

Google QuickOffice



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Student Aps

Sign-‐In

ADULT MUST CREATE ACCOUNT: Students may save anything they do within the app as long as they are signed into Evernote using a newly-‐ created Evernote account ADULT MUST CREATE ACCOUNT: Students may save anything they do within the app as long as they are signed into Penultimate using a newly-‐created Penultimate account NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED: Document saved in app once scanned. Students may then upload document to Schoology.

Work will automatically be saved on the device once signed into Google account. May also be saved on Google Drive.

How to Save

Students may store images or videos with this app. Teachers and parents should periodically audit student accounts to ensure appropriateness of use. Students may store images or videos with this app. Teachers and parents should periodically audit student accounts to ensure appropriateness of use.

To share document, student must select the share icon at bottom right of screen and select “Other Apps” from list of services that app connects to. Then select an app like Google Drive or Notability to open the document in. IN APP PURCHASE: Beware that students may be prompted to activate Genius Scan+ when attempting to share a file, for $4.99 using a credit card. Students may store images or videos with this app. Teachers and parents should periodically audit student accounts to ensure appropriateness of use. App Warnings

I want to create videos and share them with my friends

Screen Chomp


I want to create videos and share them with my friends – Option 2

Educreations

Sign in required to save videos (Google)

I want to create videos and share them with my friends – Option 3

TouchCast

No sign-‐in required to create touch cast


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Student Aps

Sign-‐In

NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED: After touching “Share” button, Video saved in app’s cloud service. Student may then copy link and share it. OPTION 1: Students Create their own videos SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE: Once student signs on with Google credentials, videos may be saved and shared via email or a generated link. OPTION 2: Teachers share videos with students Teachers use their app to share a link with the students (teacher may write link on board and students enter it) ADULT MUST CREATE ACCOUNT: Students may save anything they do within the app, but a TouchCast account must be created to enable the student to share the link.

How to Save

Students may store images or videos with this app. Teachers and parents should periodically audit student accounts to ensure appropriateness of use. Students may store images or videos with this app. Teachers and parents should periodically audit student accounts to ensure appropriateness of use.

NOTE: Students may browse the web while inside this app (access is still filtered). Students may store images or videos with this app. Teachers and parents should periodically audit student accounts to ensure appropriateness of use. App Warnings

I want to make drawings and share them with my friends – Option 1

Sketchbook Express


NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED: Drawing saved in app. May be exported to Camera Roll (ie, made a standard photo on the device) by selecting the image file, then pressing the share button at the bottom middle of the screen.

I want to draw on pictures taken with my camera or pictures I find online

Skitch


Calculator – traditional

Scientific Calculator


Press the output icon at the upper right of the screen, select “Share”, then select “Save Image.” App Does not save work

Calculator – draw numbers with my hand that are then calculated

MyScript Calculator


App Does not save work – User may email results.

N/A

See what time it is in several different places in the world and time myself

Clock App


App Does not save work

N/A

Scan QR codes

QR Reader


App Does not save work

N/A

I want to make music

Garage Band


Work Saved on Device

IN APP PURCHASE: Beware that students may be prompted to activate the full version of GarageBand, for $4.99 using a credit card. App Warnings


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Student Aps

Sign-‐In

How to Save

App notifies user that it collects anonymous data upon first startup (select ‘ok’). Students may store images or videos with this app. Teachers and parents should periodically audit student accounts to ensure appropriateness of use. App enables user to sign onto the Evernote cloud note-‐taking service. A separate credential is required to use this feature. N/A

I want the iPad to record my voice

Dragon Dictation


Notes will save automatically on the device

The app will prompt you for access to the microphone; you must accept.

I want to take a course online from a university

iTunes U


You may be prompted to sync data with your Apple ID; select “don’t sync.”

I want to learn a new language

Duolingo


I want to read the news from several websites at once

Pulse


Sign in permitted, but not required; courses saved to app automatically. Select the “Catalog” option on the upper left to search for courses. Once you have selected a course, click the cloud download icon to acquire video for a course session. ADULT MUST CREATE ACCOUNT: Students may save anything they do within the app as long as they are signed into Duolingo using a newly-‐ created Duolingo account Sign in permitted, but not required; changes saved to app automatically


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Student Aps

Sign-‐In

How to Save

The app will prompt you for access to the microphone; you must accept.

Select “skip for now” when prompted to login or create an account. Select the news sources that appear that you would like to view. WARNING: Students may add mature (PG-‐13) channels to their content feed such as celebrity gossip magazines. App Warnings

I want to watch great educational programming and read about different times in history

PBS


N/A

I want to read a book – Option 1

iBooks

Must sign into “settings” with a new account for app


Kindle



Nook



Google Play Books


For now, students may use this app only to view .PDF files. These files are saved automatically on the device ADULT MUST CREATE ACCOUNT: Students may save anything they do within the app as long as they are signed into Kindle using a newly-‐ created Kindle account ADULT MUST CREATE ACCOUNT: Students may save anything they do within the app as long as they are signed into Nook using a newly-‐ created Nook account SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE: Once student signs on with Google credentials, books may be saved on device.

Student Aps

Sign-‐In


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How to Save

A prompt for a survey may appear upon startup; select “no thanks.” Students may be presented with the option to buy content. N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

App Warnings


Overdrive


Enlight

I want to take a picture or record video

Camera

I want to practice my skills in Math (and other subjects)

I want to practice my skills in Math


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Must have an account with a local library; then sign in with library card number A username and password issued from your school’s media specialist is required No sign-‐in required at all

Student must sign in with newly-‐created overdrive account; books are saved on device in virtual bookshelf.

You may be prompted for an Adobe ID upon login; select “cancel.”

Content saves within app.

N/A

Content saves automatically to device

Adults are advised to monitor the camera roll on each iPad to ensure that student behavior meets expectations.

Khan Academy


IXL

Must sign in with a new account for app (Students at Riv have accounts as of 3/1; Ham Ave students will receive accounts by 4/1) Sign-‐In

ADULT MUST CREATE N/A ACCOUNT: Students may save anything they do within the app as long as they are signed in using a newly-‐created Khan Academy. Students must be logged in to N/A their IXL account.

Student Aps

How to Save

App Warnings

I want to practice Phonics and learn letters

ABC Alphabet Phonics

N/A

I want to practice Phonics – Option 2

Core 5 (Lexia)

I want to play games that help my spelling

Spelling City

I want to monitor my behavior

Class Dojo

I want to watch educational videos and follow along with my teacher

Nearpod

Must sign in with District-‐issued account for app. No sign-‐in required at all; students may sign in with adult-‐created Spelling City account. Student must ask their teacher for a student code; access allowed only with a student code Student must sign on with 1) a Google account; 2) a Nearpod account; or 3) a session PIN from their teacher Sign-‐In


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Student Aps

N/A

Students may press the “more apps” button and access a screen referring them to other apps, but they will be unable to go further to purchase any app. Students must be logged in to Students may also access this platform their Lexia account to save over the web. their progress. Sign in permitted, but not required; progress saved only if student is signed in.

N/A

Students must be signed in to track and monitor their progress.

N/A

Students must be signed in to track and monitor their progress.

N/A

How to Save

App Warnings

I want to read digital texts that my teacher and classmates have shared with me

Subtext

Student may use app as guest, or sign on using their Google account

I want to hear a book read to me and follow along

RAZ Kids

I want to practice writing my letters

Little Writer

I want to practice my skills in Math – option 2

Xtra Math

Student may use app as guest, or sign on using a teacher username No sign-‐in necessary An adult must enroll student in the app

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Navigate to web article that you want to read and select the “Save to Subtext” button; add the article to your library. Articles save to the library if the user is in guest mode, or is logged in. User must hit the “refresh” button (the spiraling arrow at the upper left of screen) to view their new library content. N/A

Students may use Subtext to send messages to one another; messages should be monitored.

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

The DLE Digital Toolbox (Teacher vs Student Configurations; * = App will soon be installed) Function Web-‐based search and curation Curricular and Instructional Management System (CIMS) Google Apps

Productivity

Teacher Apps Chrome Safari Diigo

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Safari

Schoology

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Google Maps Google Earth Google Drive Gmail Hangouts Google Search Adobe Reader Evernote Genius Scan – PDF Scanner Google Quick Office (docs, sheets, slides) iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) Penultimate Readdle (Calendar) Sketchbook Express Skitch Skype Facetime Scientific Calculator Clock/Timer Notability* iQR Reader iMovie Screen Chomp Educreations Touchcast Garageband Voice Thread Puppet Pals Dragon Dictation Camera/Video

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Google Maps Google Earth Google Drive

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Adobe Reader Evernote Genius Scan – PDF Scanner Google Quick Office (docs, sheets, slides) Penultimate Sketchbook Express Skitch Scientific Calculator Myscript Calculator Clock/Timer Notability* iQR Reader

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iMovie* Screen Chomp Educreations Touchcast Garageband* Voice Thread Puppet Pals HD Director’s Pass* Dragon Dictation Camera/Video

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Multi-‐Media Creation

Student Aps

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The DLE Digital Toolbox Function Educational Content

Teacher Apps

Student Aps

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Destiny Quest Pulse PBS iTunes U Duolingo Brain Pop Movie of the Week Brain Pop Jr Movie of the Week Subtext Raz-Kids Spelling City

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Destiny Quest Pulse PBS iTunes U Duolingo Brain Pop Movie of the Week Brain Pop Jr Movie of the Week Subtext Raz-Kids Spelling City Core5 (Lexia) * ABC Alphabet Phonics Little Writer

Books

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iBooks Kindle Nook Google Play Books Overdrive Newsstand Enlight K-12

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iBooks Kindle Nook Google Play Book Newsstand Overdrive Enlight K-12

Math

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Khan Academy IXL

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Khan Academy IXL Thinking Blocks Calculator Xtra-Math

Progress Monitoring

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Record of Reading Class Dojo Nearpod ReThink MyLexia Learning.com

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Class Dojo Nearpod

Literacy

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