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Project:  Redesign the Computer Labs
Under Construction, Summer 2015
iPad Distribution of Leased/Borrowed devices

August, 2015

​This summer, Blake's computer lab is being relocated to the former Video/Media room. The new space helps to transition us from a static, traditional 30 desktop PC model to one that fits more closely to our school's vision. It will initially offer a combination of technologies from 8 PC desktops, a chromebook cart,  an interactive whiteboard/projector,  and spaces for video and audio productions (green screens, microphones, lighting, etc.) with the hopes to evolve as we grow with our needs.  The second computer lab located in the LMC will undergo minor changes with a rearrangement of three straight tightenly fitted rows to pods of 4 desktops. This new layout sets the tone for more collaboration and provides for easier movement between 

 

 

 

 As a winner of the MCPE's  Thomas Reis Award , we are so excited that our Makerspace/LMC Collaboratory  is slowing become a reality! In the next 2-3 weeks, the space will be developed to feature many new MCPE grant-funded elements such as Little Bits circuits, the Makey Makey Kits, Dash & Dot robots, Osmo, bean bags chairs and more. But the main attraction will most likely be the addition of a 3D MakerBot Printer! The word on the street says it has officially arrived at Blake!!  Stay tuned for the unboxing in a upcoming blog post! 

It's here! It's here!
Coming FAll 2015

 For those students/families who are getting devices for the first time,

we anticipate that the devices will be available at some point during the week of August 17, 2015.  We have set up two distribution and information sessions and are asking that all students who are receiving iPads through the schools attend one of these sessions along with a parent/guardian...

  • Tuesday, August 25 at 8:00 a.m.

  • Thursday, August 27 at 8:00 a.m.  
     

At these sessions students will receive their iPads, responsibilities and expectations will be outlined, and questions that you have will be addressed.  Please RSVP via our Google Form link (iPad Distribution Session Sign-Up Form, Summer 2015) to let us know you are planning on attending so that we can make sure that we are prepared.  If you have trouble accessing this link or can not make one of these sessions, please e-mail me directly at nvaughn@email.medfield.net.  All students will hopefully have their school Apple IDs established using the school Gmail accounts - here is the link to the letter sent to all Blake families last week (Apple ID Information for Blake Students 8-5-15) for your reference.

 

Payment Information for Leased Devices

An online payment system through UniPay has been established and all payments will be processed through this link...

Online Payment Center for Medfield Public Schools

- Select Transactions

- Select 'Apple Device'

- Select the device you opted for your student (iPad 4, iPad Air, or iPad 3 Mini)

** If you are unsure of the device you are leasing for your student, please e-mail Mr. Vaughn.

** All families who are beginning their lease this year (August, 2015) will select iPad 3 Mini

- Complete the payment information (full or partial payment options exist)

 

For Families Beginning Their Lease in August, 2015...

I am also sharing a link to a packet containing documents (iPad Lease Agreements, August 2015) that require your signatures and the signatures of the students as well.  

  1.  1. Apple Device Lease, Use, and Insurance Agreement spells out the agreement between the families and the Medfield Public Schools.  Please read it in its entirety and sign the areas that require your signature.  

  2. 2. Apple Device Lease Registration Form is the document that assures delivery of your device.

  3. 3. Responsible Use Agreement details the expectations and responsibilities for use of these devices. 

Please bring these signed documents to the distribution session or they can be dropped off at the Blake Middle School main office. 

 

For Families Borrowing Devices From the District in August, 2015...

The document, 'Responsible Use Agreement' (iPad Lease Agreements, August 2015), details the expectations and responsibilities for use of the devices.  This document must be signed by both students and parents/guardians.  Please bring this completed form to the distribution session or it can be dropped off at the Blake Middle School main office.  

 

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MPS Student Responsible Use Agreement

August 24, 2015

With the influx of devices being used in Medfield, it is important that families understand the rules and regulations around using such devices. In prior years, students and parents were given a paper version of  Responsible Use Agreement to sign. This year,  we are asking all students and parents to sign-off on this form electronically.

 

On August 24,  individual emails will be sent to both the student's email account and  to the parent/guardian email account. The email sent to students provides a link to a separate form for requiring the student 'sign-off'. While the parent/guardian emails will contain the link to the parent/guardian 'sign-off' form. Please complete both forms and submit prior to September 4th, 2015.

 

Note: This form only needs to be filled out for students in 6th-12th grade. If you have multiple students in those grades, you will need to fill out this form multiple times. There is an option to 'submit another response' once you have submitted this form.

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