Category: Ubuntu

  • Student Linux Laptops Presentation

    At our March IU13 Technology Directors meeting, I joined several district colleagues for a sharing session on student 1:1 programs. The discussion was titled: “1:1 Implementation: Choosing the Right Device”. I spoke about our Penn Manor’s guiding principles, open source philosophy, student apprenticeship help desk program, and how Linux offers unique learning options for students and teachers. Slides from my potion…

  • Amazing August Tech Updates

    Amazing August Tech Updates

    The summer months are always a time of intense activity for district staff. Penn Manor’s IT Team has worked ardently to prepare for the 2014-2015 school year. Here are a few project highlights from a summer that felt entirely too short! Centralized Online Student Registration After a successful spring trial of online Kindergarten registration, we implemented centralized online registration for all new…

  • The Laptops Have Landed!

    The Laptops Have Landed!

    After a year of planning, Penn Manor High School has officially launched a 1:1 computing program. Laptops are in the hands of approximately 1700 students! Here are a few fast facts and notes about the unique program: Each student received an Acer TravelMate TMB113 laptop, mouse, flash disk and case. Kits were distributed, by grade…

  • Welcome to the Laptop Machine

    Welcome to the Laptop Machine

    Penn Manor’s 1:1 student laptop program reached another milestone this past weekend. After a two-day setup marathon, 1725 laptops are now ready for distribution and delivery to Penn Manor High School students. Manor Middle School’s cafeteria was transformed into a computer assembly line as the PM IT Team, student help desk apprentices and community volunteers worked…

  • 1:1 Laptop Program Update

    1:1 Laptop Program Update

    Penn Manor High School is approaching the day when every student has access to a personal laptop for learning. In preparation for our January 2014 building-wide 1:1 computing program, a pilot group of 90 students are testing district-issued laptops in school and at home. For the past two months, the pilot group, comprised of Open Campus students…

  • High School 1:1 Laptop Program Announced

    Penn Manor continuously cultivates a culture of learning to better prepare our students for life after high school. Educational technologies are central to this mission. Today, we are undertaking the next great step in student learning opportunities. Next school year, all Penn Manor High School students will be issued a district-supplied laptop as part of…