Growth Measuring ToolThank you to the community members who have helped purchase the Chromebooks for McSwain students. Your support will propel McSwain students into the future. Your hard work and generosity is appreciated.
Technology is being used to improve student participation, access, understanding, and critical thinking. McSwain students enter high school with a high level of technology literacy. |
Site PurposeThis site is to help you navigate the ever evolving world of technology in the classroom. My purpose is to encourage, coach, support, and mentor you in the use of emerging technologies in the classroom. Technology will be used to learn in ways we never thought possible.
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Our Devices
McSwain School uses a variety of technology in the classroom.
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CTL Chromebook
Lenovo N21 Chromebook Lenovo N22 Chromebook Lenovo N23 Chromebook Dell Chromebook Lenovo Laptops iPad Mini iPad Air |
McSwain Technology Timeline
October 2014 MTA forms a tech committee.
November 2014 McSwian School District forms a tech committee to observe other schools, write a plan, and select devices.
April 2015 An HP Chromebook is given to each teacher to become more knowledgeable about the device.
May 2015 Chromebook carts are delivered to 6-8th classes. 2 Trial carts in 4th and 5th grades.
May 2015 6 iPads provided to each K-1 teacher for group work.
August 2016 Administration is preparing for the checkout of Chromebooks to go home in 6-8th grades. Cases, name tags, inventory, and a revised plan.
November 2016, Chromebooks purchased for 1 to 1 use in 2nd-5th Grades.
April 2016 A classroom set of 20 iPads are purchased for check out by K-1 classes.
April 2016 Apple TV order for trial in K-1. Internet structure not beneficial to use.
September 2017 Roll out Chromebooks to all 2nd - 8th Grade class for one to one. 6th through 8th grade takes home devices.
September 2017 A classroom set of iPads are purchased for check out by 6-8 classes.
January 2018 Video announcements/broadcast begins. iPads are used as the recording and editing devices.
August 2018 100 New Dell Chromebooks have been purchased. New Devices given to 6th grade students who will continue to use them until they complete 8th grade.
October 2018 2nd through 8th are one to one Chromebooks with a set of 30 iPads for Checkout. K-1 are 6 iPads per class with a cart of 20 iPads for Checkout. K-1 Continues to use 1 cart of 30 Window's based laptops for typing purposes.
January 2019 Technology Integration Specialist position for the 2019-2020 school year?
November 2014 McSwian School District forms a tech committee to observe other schools, write a plan, and select devices.
April 2015 An HP Chromebook is given to each teacher to become more knowledgeable about the device.
May 2015 Chromebook carts are delivered to 6-8th classes. 2 Trial carts in 4th and 5th grades.
May 2015 6 iPads provided to each K-1 teacher for group work.
August 2016 Administration is preparing for the checkout of Chromebooks to go home in 6-8th grades. Cases, name tags, inventory, and a revised plan.
November 2016, Chromebooks purchased for 1 to 1 use in 2nd-5th Grades.
April 2016 A classroom set of 20 iPads are purchased for check out by K-1 classes.
April 2016 Apple TV order for trial in K-1. Internet structure not beneficial to use.
September 2017 Roll out Chromebooks to all 2nd - 8th Grade class for one to one. 6th through 8th grade takes home devices.
September 2017 A classroom set of iPads are purchased for check out by 6-8 classes.
January 2018 Video announcements/broadcast begins. iPads are used as the recording and editing devices.
August 2018 100 New Dell Chromebooks have been purchased. New Devices given to 6th grade students who will continue to use them until they complete 8th grade.
October 2018 2nd through 8th are one to one Chromebooks with a set of 30 iPads for Checkout. K-1 are 6 iPads per class with a cart of 20 iPads for Checkout. K-1 Continues to use 1 cart of 30 Window's based laptops for typing purposes.
January 2019 Technology Integration Specialist position for the 2019-2020 school year?