SBSD One-to-One Program
The South Burlington School District is continuing the exciting information technology/learning initiative we began last year. Specifically, this year will be the second year of the district’s “one-to-one” (one computer to one student) program—a program that may ultimately provide each upper elementary, middle, and high school student with a personal learning device of his or her own.
In 2012-2013 all students in grades 7 - 10, and students who are transported to and from the islands and Georgia, will be issued Windows® laptop computers. The students will use these powerful learning tools throughout their courses—for research, creation, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, data analysis, and all the learning activities that will enable them to be highly successful in their lives. The district anticipates that these laptops will help foster a highly engaging learning environment and will transform teaching and learning, both during and outside of the school day.
Links:
- Information for New Students:
- SBSD Laptop Contract (to be signed by students and parents/guardians after reviewing the following.
Note: FHTMS students should bring the signed contract to FHTMS Teacher Librarian;
SBHS students should bring the signed contract to the IT Help Desk at SBHS.) - 1:1 Laptop Serial Number Form (to be filled out by FHTMS students with the FHTMS Teacher Librarian)
- FHTMS Parent Information Certification Form (to be completed by FHTMS parents/guardians after reviewing the following)
- SBSD Laptop Contract (to be signed by students and parents/guardians after reviewing the following.
- Parent Information:
- FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
- Filtering at Home--Low- and No-Tech Options
- Filtering at Home with OpenDNS (free software)
- Flipped Classroom
- Free WiFi Locations for SBSD Students
- FHTMS Laptop Case Information
- How to View Internet Browsing History
- Missing or Stolen Laptop Police Report Form
- A Parent's Guide to 21st Century Learning (You will need to sign up for a free account to view the document)
- Progress Report for the School Board, May, 2012
- Tips for Parents about Safe and Responsible Computing
- Backing Up Documents on a 1:1 Laptop:
- Note: Last year (2011-2012) we used SugarSync to backup our laptops. This year, we're switching to Google Drive.
- If you want to retrieve your documents from SugarSync, use the How To sheet listed below.
- If you want to install or reinstall Google Drive, use the appropriate How To sheet listed below.
- Note: These directions were written for Windows 7. The directions may be slightly different for other operating systems (e.g., Windows Vista, Mac OS 10)
- Note: These procedures are quite picky--it's important that you don't skip a step. So, I'd suggest that you check off each step as you complete it.
- Setting Up Google Drive on Your Laptop for the First Time
- Setting Up Google Drive on Your Laptop After Reimaging
- Setting Up Google Drive on a Second Computer
- Retrieving Your Documents from SugarSync
- Note: Last year (2011-2012) we used SugarSync to backup our laptops. This year, we're switching to Google Drive.
- Trouble-Shooting Tips:
- The fastest way to fix a problem (e.g., can't connect to the Internet, computer is "slow," etc.) often is to simply restart the computer (Start menu: Shut down: Restart)
- Here are some specific tips for resolving wireless connection problems.
- If web pages are blocked at home, but unblocked at school, your laptop probably hasn't established a connection with the SBSD filtering software at home. The easiest way to fix that is by restarting your computer.
- EDU 2.0:
- Changing Passwords (Parents Only)
- Creating a Parent/Guardian Account
- Introduction to EDU 2.0 (a student-produced video)
- Viewing Student Grades in EDU
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