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HPS 1:1 Project

JFK students have the option to bring computer devices to school during the 2012-2013 school year. There is no requirement that students bring devices. A list of recommended devices, at a variety of service levels, is part of the District's plan to support increased student 1:1 computing. Students who do not bring their own devices will not be disadvantaged in their learning or lose opportunities to participate in all curriculum and instruction. 

Dear Parents

Over the last several months we have been working with Whalley Computer Associates concerning the purchase/lease plan options for the HPS 1:1 program.  This process has taken longer than expected and I apologize for the delay.

• There are two available devices that can be purchased.  The process for placing your order is the same no matter which device you decide is best for your child/family.
• Two device packages are available.  You can select either an iOS (Apple iPad2) or Android device (Acer Iconia TabA200), including a case, a $50 app card, and extended warranty/insurance. Please see the quotes that have been posted under the 1:1 Device Quotes section located on the right-hand side of the page. 
• Whalley Computer Associates has created an online computer store for Hudson Public Schools for ordering the two selected devices.  
  • Please send an email to teamscolnick@wca.com.  In your email, please include your first and last name, address, and phone number.
  • You will receive an email containing your personalized account username and a link to change your password.
  • Two additional emails will be sent from Whalley Computer Associates.  Each email will contain a link to the device package quote.  Clicking on the link will take you to the online store for that device package.   You may need to login to your account in order to see the device package quote.
  • If you are ready to purchase a device package, click on the Checkout link located in the bottom left-hand corner of the quote and continue as directed.
• There are several payment options available:
  • Purchasing – Check or Credit Card
  • Avidia or Blue Hills banks are offering a loan program for purchasing a device through Whalley Computer Associates.  
    • For Avidia Bank please visit the bank's website at www.avidiabank.com for the Consumer Loan Application and branch contact information. A credit application must be completed. Small loan amounts will be accommodated, the loan term is negotiable.  Please contact the bank directly for more details. 
    • For Blue Hills - please contact Whalley Computer Associates for more information.
• Orders can be placed throughout the year.    

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at eschuck@hudson.k12.ma.us. Thank you.

Conceptual Approval of a Plan to Support the Development of a One-to-One Computing Environment and
Approval of a District Negotiated Financing Arrangement for One-to One Devices with a Third Party Vendor

The School Committee has had several presentations from the JFK Technology Planning Steering Committee (1:1 Committee) and is aware of the desire to move toward a "every student her/his own device" 1:1 classroom environment. In the course of this year-long discussion, 1:1 computing has moved significantly into the center of public attention as numerous school districts, locally and around the country, have moved or are planning to move in this direction and as tablets have gained market share among different computing devices.

What began as a "JFK-New Building" plan has evolved to a broader perspective of our entire district and what is needed for the future. What began as a single device concept for the Middle School, broadened to a multiple device perspective through public conversations and to a some extent, the experience of other districts. The Steering Committee integrated the public dialogue into its planning, the result of which you have before you in the form of the 1:1 Goals document, implementation timetable (plan), the listing of recommended devices for piloting at JFK next year (these will change as devices change) and the draft Student Agreement.

The future is, more than ever, a moving target, given the rate of change in technology and culture. Plans will always need to be adjusted to meet changing circumstances. The ability to fund what we would like to do tomorrow in regard to technology infrastructure will always be an issue. Approval by the School Committee to move in this direction of the development of 1:1 capacities at each school is a first step in setting a plan in motion. School Committee approval to engage with third party vendors to arrange financing for devices (Apple and Android) will help to create ownership pathways for families in our District. 

With the approval of the Kennedy Middle School project we believed that it was important to determine if 1:1 computing would be the technology path for the future.  The term 1:1 generally means that each student and teacher will have a device with which they interact with each other and with content accessible on the world-wide web.  We began meeting with Rob Richardson from Intel two years ago to look at various 1:1 models.  Rob introduced us to several school districts who had began implementing some type of 1:1 programs in their school districts.  Trends in technology, reports from first adopters and consumer buy habits lead us to conclude that personal computing devices will be the norm in the near future, and that students and teachers must be prepared to make constructive use of these devices and their tools.

In May 2011, a 1:1 Steering Committee was created to begin researching 1:1 programs. The Steering Committee is comprised of two administrators, one School Committee member, eight teachers (Grades 5-7), and three parents.  We discussed possible devices, professional development for staff, guidelines and policies, parent forums, and current research.  In July 2011 we were awarded an Intel grant for our Kennedy 1:1 initiative.  This grant has provided funding for teacher professional development and upgrading our team Netbook carts.

We are excited about what 1:1 learning can provide for our students and staff.  This site will be updated periodically as progress is made towards our 1:1 program.  Please send your comments and questions to one-to-one@hudson.k12.ma.us.