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 http://connectmi.org/mapping/Frequently_Asked_Questions.php
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
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• 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,
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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
“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)
• Raise expectations
• Online class experience
• Individualize
• Remediation and enrichment activities,
personalized projects, educational games, etc.
• Improve communication
• Monitoring grades
• 21st century ready
Dell
Latitude
2110/2120
handle
Expectations
• 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
• Allow others in your home to use the
netbook educationally.
• Anticipate traffic tripping on cords.
• Have separate area for food and
liquids.
Expectations
Access to their H
drive from ANY
internet connected
device.
Expectations
• Report any problems to district tech staff
immediately.
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3 year warranty includes accidental breakage.
• Return it to school or ISD personnel prior
to graduation or leaving the district.
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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.
Don’t forget the H drive!
Decorate a case NOT the netbook!
Viruses and your memory space!
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.
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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 e-mails 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.
• 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
More Safety Tips for Parents
Cyberbullying
One student using ANY
technology to say rude,
mean, nasty and otherwise
inappropriate things about
another student.
A great source of information:
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org
What do you do about cyber bullying?
1. Prevent it.
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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.
• Vouchers
Website: www.eup.k12.mi.us
Email: [email protected]
Questions?