What's Next

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Byte Size Learning for Teaching Online

Next steps? Considerations for equipment and access. In other words, do your students have access to Internet? Do they have a device of some kind? What is considered equitable?

Let's start with Devices:

  1. Utilize tech administrators inventory lists and identify what devices you have that students can checkout (iPads, Chromebooks, Laptops). 
  2. Survey parents and families to see what they have access to so you can identify how and where to shift equipment. Not every student will need a device, you just want to make sure every student has access to a device. 
  3. Have your librarians or tech support draft a Device Checkout document students and parents can sign to checkout the equipment knowing there is a cost for replacement for loosing or damage. (If you need a sample one, contact me). 
Next, Internet Access: 
  1. Using your survey data, identify how many students in your school(s) have access at home to Internet. Keep in mind they will need at least 100 GB of data if they are using cellular. 
  2. Identify locations around the community students can travel to and utilize free WiFi. (Many places allow students to sit outside a building and hop on their Wifi) 
  3. Determine whether your school parking lot will be accessible for students to get onto a WiFi for a short amount of time. 
  4. Contact local telecommunication companies (AT&T, GCI, ACS)  to determine if they will partner with your school to set-up a program for students to get mobile HotSpots (Example is a MiFi, Difference between Wifi and MiFi) 
Plan:
  1. Admin can help teachers identify resources for their online learning lessons that are low bandwidth and accessible for all students. For example, CK12 or Khan Academy provide resources that can be downloaded. Students with limited or no access can download materials and then complete assignments or learning offline. 
  2. Don't forget the good old fashion use of books! Libraries can help provide book packages that align with classroom learning goals. Students can always take pictures of assignments with Chromebooks or phones and send them to their teachers. 
So what are the common questions we have covered: 
  • What if my child does not have a device? 
  • What if we do not have Internet at home? 
  • What if we do not have cellular access from our home? 
  • What if we do not allow our student on Internet? 



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