ADW Educational Technology News
June, 2018
As you begin your preparations for Summer, I wanted to share some GREAT resources available to you.
Your "Trash" Could Be Another Schools Treasure
The Summer of 2017, I started this FREE Technology Equipment “YARD SALE” as a platform for schools to communicate. Thank you in advance for those schools who so generously donate gently used technology and edtech items.
Looking to get rid of some gently used technology in your school? OR Looking to gain some FREE items at your school? It’s that time of the year when we clear out classrooms and upgrade technology. This is a never ending process, why not gift items to your fellow Catholic schools??
To add technology that you want to give away for FREE, click here to complete the form.
To see what FREE technology is available to you, click here
(They will divide things up equally amongst schools that apply)
APPLY BY JUNE 22ND: Summer Computer Giveaway to Schools
The WTA is a Washington DC non-profit organization that supports technology in schools. We are proud to announce our third annual Summer Computer Giveaway event for schools. Priority is given to schools in the Archdiocese of Washington and DC Public Charter schools. All of the equipment includes delivery to your school, setup if needed, and a 90-day warranty. There is absolutely no cost. The WTA has separate programs to provide free and extremely low-cost computers to teachers and students (email info@wildtech.org for more information)
- How is this possible? Throughout the winter and spring the WTA seeks high quality donated computers from generous corporations and government agencies . We also raise funds to purchase any missing parts and to cover the costs of pickup, refurbishing, delivery and warranty. Based on how many quality computers we acquire, and how much funding we raise, determines how many free computers we can provide to schools during the Summer Computer Giveaway
- Why Summer? Most school IT officials and teachers are busy during the school year, unable to consider new classroom technology. The summer is typically when new equipment is acquired.
- Why do we do it? Technology access is part of our technology workforce development mission. The WTA also believes that high quality used technology is THE most cost effective and environmentally friendly way for schools acquire education technology, and the Summer Giveaway provides schools with a risk-free way to experience the value of refurbished technology.
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE:
75+ – Dell Core i5 Laptop Computers. Models e6520, e6430, e6420 and e6320 with:
- Intel Corei5 second generation processor
- 4GB of RAM
- 250GB or 320GB hard disk drive
- DVD R/W drive
- NEW Lithium Ion Battery
- Power Adapter
- Operating System: MS Windows 10 Professional
- Other software: Libre Office (MS Office equivalent), VLC Player, Audacity, SKYPE and more
25+ – Dell 7010 full size tower computers (see actual pic) with:
- Intel Corei5 third generation processor
- 4GB of RAM
- 250GB hard disk drive
- DVD R/W drive
- Dell 1913SF 19” Flat Panel Monitor
- Dell Keyboard
- Optical Mouse
- Operating System: MS Windows 10 Professional
- Other software: Libre Office (MS Office equivalent), VLC Player, Audacity, SKYPE and more
15+ – HP 6000Pro mini-tower computers with:
- AMD Processor
- 4GB to 8GB of RAM
- 160GB to 500GB hard disk drive
- DVD R/W drive
- HP 19” Flat Panel Monitor
- Keyboard
- Optical Mouse
- Operating System: MS Windows 10 Professional
- Other software: Libre Office (MS Office equivalent), VLC Player, Audacity, SKYPE and more
10 - NEC Multisync LED2190UXp Super High Resolution 21” multimedia monitor
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW:
The Principal or Education Technology Director from your school must send an email to info@wildtech.org briefly identifying the type and quantity of equipment requested for your school. There is no need to write a justification, as the WTA will generally divide the equipment evenly based on the number of schools that request the equipment. The deadline to send the request email is June 22nd at 5pm.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT:
We will notify the school representative who sent the request by June 30th, including the type and number of computers they will receive. We will also arrange for shipping and setup (if needed) at your school, which will take place in July.
Thank you so much for all your amazing work for children!
Lou August
Executive Director
Wilderness Technology Alliance (WTA)
www.wildtech.org
202-853-7617
laugust@wildtech.org
Skype: lou.august
What are some other ways to become Global Collaborators?
Learn about Global Collaboration Day, find resources, info and Fall 2018 GCD TBD here
ISTE Global Collaboration info and resources here
Skype in the Classroom has virtual field trips, lessons, and resources here
Additional Resources:
- TakingITGlobal’s TIGed, www.takingitglobal.org/tiged
- Global SchoolNet Foundation, www.globalschoolnet.org
- ePals, www.epals.com/
- My Wonderful World, www.mywonderfulworld.org
- One World Youth Project, www.oneworldyouthproject.org
- Global Learning, www.globalawareness.com
- Global Education Collaborative, globaleducation.ning.com
Mark Your Calendars - Fall 2018 All Regions Ed Tech Meeting
When: October 5, 2018
Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm
Where: Pastoral Center, deStwolinski Room
5001 Eastern Avenue
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Please free free to bring your own device but it is not necessary.
* Join your fellow technology colleagues for a day or learning and collaboration. It is important to take time for your own professional learning. We will hear from the ADW's CIO & Executive Director for I.T., Will Potter as he shares Security Best Practices with us. More details and info to come!
NOTE: Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP as soon as possible.
** If you have another technology teacher or an IT specialist that would like to join us, please send them the registration link so that they may sign up as well, RSVP HERE: http://bit.ly/ADWEdTechMeetingOct2018