Highlights of District Technology
A variety of devices, software, and programming are available to students and teachers to integrate the right tool for the learning outcome or task. We believe that equitable access to a device is essential to accessing the curriculum and instruction, therefore we have committed to providing a 1:1 device ratio for all students in grades 1-8th grade.
Student Chromebook Information:
Our student chromebooks provide essential access to learning opportunities that otherwise would not be possible. With our focus on future-ready learning, guided by the DPI Digital Learning Plan and Information Technology Literacy standards, we believe that all students should have universal access to learning which is equitable, personalized, applied, and engaged.
Students today no longer can only be consumers of information, but need to learn how to leverage these tools to become empowered learners, digital citizens, creative communicators, knowledge constructors, innovative designers, computational thinkers, and global collaborators. Learning does not just exist within the four walls of the classroom, we want all students to have the same opportunity to extend, explore, and reinforce their learning through this universal access.
We strive to teach our students the skills to balance technology and navigate a rapidly changing world where technologies emerge at an ever increasing rate. We support the full 1:1 chromebook program with both ChromeCare insurance and cases for protection for a 3lb device which can open doors to learning. While some students may have access to personal devices at home, we believe it is important to provide this universal opportunity for all through their district issued device. Their district chromebook also has built in security protections and monitoring to help our students stay safe while navigating this technology.
Please view the following infographic more information regarding the Student Chromebook 1:1 Program.
Other Technology Available
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Interactive Whiteboards in classrooms
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Mobile Hotspots (10) available in each school by Parent/Guardian Request for households without internet access.
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iPads available in K4
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iPads available for classroom integration and lessons through collaboration with the Stormonth and Bayside LMC
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A variety of digital programs for specific curricular areas offered to support student learning and development, including keyboarding and coding curriculum (See Bayside and Stormonth Web Tools)
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Ongoing professional development and support offered through technology integration and instructional coaching
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Green screens, Dash and Dot Robots, Lego Mindstorm Robotics, 3D printer and pens, building supplies, podcast studio, and more innovative resources available through the Bayside and Stormonth makerspaces
District Makerspace Program
Starting in 2016-2017 school year, the Fox Point- Bayside school district began the development and implementation of makerspaces at both Bayside Middle School and Stormonth Elementary. A makerspace is a flexible learning space where all students can be innovative, blend digital and physical technologies to explore ideas, learn technical skills, and create new products.
Taking part in the growing "maker movement" throughout the educational community, the district formed a team of committed individuals to lead this initiative. Through the generous funding and support of our Educational Foundation, the district has started to add innovative materials and spaces to foster innovation, collaboration, and critical 21st century skills.
During the 2017-2018 school year, Bayside Middle School unveiled the newly renovated makerspace, once a former computer lab, now redesigned into a flexible learning space and environment. During the 2019-20 school year, Stormonth Elementary opened the newly renovated integrated LMC and Makerspace, called the "STORM". Through the generous support and fundraising of our Education Foundation, our district is proud to have these innovative spaces and materials which support 21st century learning. Both schools have materials and resources to currently integrate maker culture of inventing to learn and learning to invent, both through curricular integration and allowing students free play and time to tinker and create.
For more information regarding makerspaces and a listing of resources available in the Bayside and Stormonth makerspaces, visit our Makerspace Website.
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