Timeline and Cost

The cornerstone of Lindbergh’s blended learning model will be to put a district-provided device in the hands of every student in grades 3-12. The plan recommends iPads for elementary and middle school students, and Chromebooks for high school students. All devices will follow a four-year replacement cycle and any current devices not already in use will be repurposed throughout the district.

• High School
  • 2,250 Chromebooks, four-year lease
  • $223,231 per year
  • Students will receive devices in August 2020
• Middle School
  • 1,750 iPads (cases included), four-year lease
  • $214,468 per year
  • Students will receive devices in August 2020
• Elementary School
  • 1,738 iPads (cases included), four-year lease
  • $212,000 per year
  • Students will receive devices in August 2021

Technology Fee

As a district, we will help students learn how to protect their devices. However, we are realistic that accidents happen. That is why we are introducing an annual technology fee to protect families from costly repairs. The fee structure will be as follows:

• $20 - Annual technology fee (covers first accidental damage event)
• $10 - Second accidental damage event
• $20 - Third accidental damage event (continue to add $10 for each additional damage event)
• $100 - Replacement cost for lost or stolen device
• $0 - Manufacturer defects will be repaired or replaced at no cost to the student

Technology Support

Support for the increased volume of computers has been at the forefront of decision-making processes as well. Lindbergh High School students will run a Help Desk, where they will provide both hardware and software support to students, teachers and families. In addition, loaner devices will be available in schools for those times when students may have forgotten their device or it is in need of repairs.

Why?

Equitable access to technology will ensure the attainment of the district's goal of "Blended learning structures and integration that enhances high-quality instructional opportunities for students."

How?

36 teachers in grades 3-12 are participating, providing individual students with iPads and Chromebooks to determine which has a greater impact on teaching and learning. These teachers will provide feedback for future planning as they implement strong instructional practices that use technology to enhance student collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication.

In addition, 16 high school students are provided Chromebooks, followed by iPads, to evaluate the home-to-school connection, including the application of web filters at home and Wi-Fi accessibility. Feedback from students gives us a practical student perspective on both usability and learning enhancements.

What?

Teachers in the study share devices with a partner teacher responsible for the same curriculum using the timeline outlined below:

• May 2019: Teacher survey to collect data on technology use and learning impact prior to the commencement of the impact study.
  
  
• July 2019: Teacher professional learning on iPads and Chromebooks
  
  
• Aug. 15-Oct. 31:
  • Teachers: One teaching partner implements iPads while the other uses Chromebooks; during this time, there is ongoing professional learning on device capability.
    
    
  • Students: Students and parents are introduced to the study and sign a contract to ensure personal responsibility; students begin using Chromebooks as individual devices to transfer learning between school and home and are provided learning opportunities to enhance its use.
• Oct 31: Students transition to iPads for the remainder of the study; an initial training is provided for them. Students provide feedback on the Chromebook.
  
  
• Nov. 1: Teacher partners switch devices to ensure equitable feedback; partner collaboration and professional learning occur to support the transition. Teachers provide feedback on the impact of instruction with their first device.
  
  
• Nov. 4-Jan. 31:
  • Teachers: Partners implement the alternative device and continue professional learning on its capabilities.
    
    
  • Students: Students have continued learning opportunities on how to maximize their iPads when learning.
• Jan. 30: Students provide feedback on iPads and select the device for continued use throughout the school year.
  
  
• Feb. 2020: Garner final feedback from teachers to analyze and make recommendations for future technology implementation