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Ways to Bridge the Digital Divide New Bern High School


 * 1) Purchase netbook carts for every department
 * 2) Allow for BYOD (This only applies to the use of cell phones for lessons such as QR coding. Rules and regulations will go along with this one.).
 * 3) Impact V teachers will provide model lessons and instruction for teachers who are not familiar with or new to a certain technological tool. They will team teach with these teachers in order to help them get comfortable with a given product or tool.
 * 4) Training session will be provided for staff during planning periods and after school for a faculty to help set up and familiarize teachers with new technology as it arrives in their classrooms.
 * 5) Provide Tech Tuesdays in which each week during planning periods our IMPACT teachers will showcase a new lesson or activity centered on technology. Teachers will be provided with a tutorial session to start and then be allowed time to work with the given product on their own.
 * 6) We will continue with our current PLC that focuses on best practices. In addition we plan to create a technology PLC that will focus on everything tech. Teachers can share lessons and activities as well as best practices with one another. It can also be a support system for teachers who may feel frustrated or overwhelmed with the changes that will be taking place.
 * 7) Every teacher at NBHS will be provided with a laptop and a Mimio board. We have started this process and intend to continue when funds are available. Providing everyone with the same equipment will promote consistency and sustainability.
 * 8) NBHS will create a “Tech” wiki space that all teachers will have access to. On it will be information such as step by step instructions for setting up new equipment, instructions on how to down software, tips on getting started with new tools, as well as ideas and examples for lesson plans.

We are also working on new co-op course for students will be established in which they can become Student Technical Assistants. Part of this course will be to help trouble shoot for teachers experiencing technical problems as well as provide assistance with new software and equipment. Students chosen for this class will