Ranger Ready
Tech Thursday | 15 December 2016
Please provide the Department of Organizational Learning with feedback by completing the questionnaire regarding the support received thus far during the Ready 1:1 rollout.
Teachers, please mark your calendars for the mandatory Ranger Ready 1:1 Refresh Training taking place the week of Monday, January 9 – Friday, January 13. This refresh training will take place after school in the library from 2:45pm – 3:15pm.
Why 1:1?
By providing a device to students, GISD wants to level the playing field and give each of them a chance to explore new learning methods and personalize their educational experience. We want to encourage them to be innovative and think creatively. The Ready 1:1 program:
- helps prepare students of today for world of tomorrow
- creates conditions for future success by helping students become the types of candidates desired by colleges and employers
- provides preloaded digital resources on devices
- helps students becomes creative, innovate problem-solvers - the type of candidates desired by college and employers
- provides equal access to technology in and out of the classroom
Why iPads?
- College and Career Readiness
- Access to iBooks
- Access to iTunes U including TEA, Pre-AP and AP content downloads
- Teacher proficiency
- Compatible with classroom tools like TI-Nspire calculators and science probes
- Digital resource compatibility
- Lightweight, durable and portable
Mr. Mason, M.Ed. Ready 1:1 Instructional Coach
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and can be provided HERE.
Email: almason@garlandisd.net
Website: www.edtechmason.com
Location: Naaman Forest High School, Naaman Forest Boulevard, Garland, TX, United States
Phone: (972) 675-3090
Facebook: facebook.com/edtechmason
Twitter: @edtechmason