2. What is eCLASS?
Digital Content, Learning, Assessment &
Support System
Picture an umbrella with all our current
resources underneath it along with new
resources and applications to enhance
student engagement and the teaching
and learning process
eCLASS
3. What is eCLASS for Students?
Students can access assignments and
academic help anytime, online.
Digital Tools to expand the walls of the
classroom, including the Student Portal
Digital resources that foster collaboration
Technology to nurture creativity &
innovation, including BYOD
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4. Some Things to Know
GCPS is not adopting eCLASS; GCPS is
creating eCLASS along with Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt, Desire2Learn, and other partner
companies
First pieces began last year, and more will
be phased in as created over the next
several years.
Harbins is PILOT SCHOOL as part of the
Archer Cluster.
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5. GCPS Student Portal
Students have access to a wide variety of
digital resources at school & at home
Content is varied based on grade level and
courses student is enrolled in
Login through the Student Portal on the
Harbins Elementary Website
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7. We are creating eCLASS. We are phasing in
models and trying new things.
There is much room to grow and many
challenges to overcome.
It is not a technology initiative. It is a teaching
and learning initiative. And a MAJOR one.
eCLASS
What does it mean to be
a “pilot”?
8. What it is NOT
An automated teacher or automated
curriculum (it doesn’t teach)
Technologically overwhelming
Primarily a technology initiative – we are
focused on teaching & learning –
technology is a TOOL, not an OUTCOME
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9. BYOD 2013-2014
Bring Your Own Device is a popular and
expanding phenomenon in American
schools.
Our data indicate many students have
access to technology outside of school –
which we tell them to turn off when they
arrive in class.
How can we use this technology to
ENHANCE quality instruction?
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10. What kind of access will
students have?
Internet access similar to what they have
when they log on to a school computer
We will have some school-owned devices
in classrooms.
Devices may not have all the software
students are used to, and all websites
don’t run correctly on all devices.
12. Which device is best?
FIRST – we can not recommend, or
endorse, a device for your family, but we
can share some information to help
inform your decision-making. (handout)
Teachers will share some specific advice
for you at each grade level
13. Common devices
Apple: iPad, iPad mini, iPod Touch, iPhone
B&N: Nook HD
Google: Nexus 7
Kindle: Fire, Fire HD
Microsoft: Surface, Surface RT
Samsung: Galaxy Tab 2
Also: smartphones, netbooks, and
laptops!
15. Considerations
Price
Risk of loss or damage
Data (saving, storage space, data plan)
Ruggedness (protective case)
Size & clarity of screen display
Response time
Operating system
Plays Adobe Flash?
Keyboard
Memory required
Battery life
Available apps
16. Preparing Your Student
Can your student do the following
independently?
Turn the device on and off
Adjust the volume
Open & close Apps
Go to settings & select a Wi-Fi network
Launch & navigate the Web browser
Bookmark websites to the home screen and access
bookmarks
Take a screenshot & access the photo library
Take a video and access the video library
17. Preparing Your Device
Suggested for ALL grades
Drawing app (any free with ability to save photo)
Response app (Socrative, etc.)
Suggested for K-2 – see link below
Skills and Apps 2013-2014
Suggested for 3-5 – see link below
18. Next Step?
Personally Owned Device Release Form must
be completed each year for each device the
student might bring