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1 Hough High School 1:1 Laptop Initiative and Best Buy Partnership for

2 William A. Hough High and Best Buy

3 Why? Rising 9 th graders have solid background of using technology on daily basis Increased focus on personalized and differentiated instruction To prepare students to be globally competitive Increase engagement

personalized and differentiated instruction To

4 BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE Discover how the latest technology can transform your classroom Most young people today are growing up with technology and are using it in every aspect of their lives. School should be no exception. With the right devices, students can: Read, research and take notes Learn at their own pace Prepare and edit assignments more efficiently Communicate and collaborate on projects with ease Master technology skills that prepare them for future educational endeavors and careers At Best Buy, we believe every student should have access to technology. We offer a wide variety of tablets, laptops and e-readers designed for classroom use, and we have partnered with schools around the country to provide devices, We also offer on-site Geek Squad training and support for students and faculty.

With the right devices, students can: Read, research and take notes Learn at their own pace Prepare and edit assignments more efficiently Communicate and collaborate on projects with ease Master

5 Logistics This is completely voluntary. We will provide students who are not able to bring devices with devices whenever they need Students will utilize lockers to secure laptops when they are not needed Charging stations will be available in classes Students will be online through school filtered internet

whenever they need Students will utilize lockers to secure laptops when they

6 A day in the life of a 9 th grader

7 1:1 Advantages: File Sharing

8 1:1 Advantages: Student Ownership

9 1:1 Advantages: Individualized Instruction

10 1:1 Advantages: In Class Questions

11 1:1 Advantages: Videos for

12 Partnership with Best Buy National partnership. One of very few in the country Geek Squad Academy Hough Jr. Geek Squad Special pricing on devices Technical support Exclusive website portal for Hough

Microsoft - Surface Pro 2 2.Apple IPad & IPad Air 3.Samsung - Galaxy 10.

13 1.. MiThes TOP DEVICES Vendors Chromebooks Tablets Laptops 1.Samsung Chromebook HP 14 Chromebook 3.Acer 11.6 Chromebook 1.Microsoft - Surface Pro 2 2.Apple IPad & IPad Air 3.Samsung - Galaxy 10.1 for Education Model Tab 1.Lenovo - Yoga 2 2.HP ProBook Windows 7 3.Apple MacBook Air 4.Asus Transformer T

14 Hough-Best Buy Direct Portal Starting July 1 st there will be a direct link from the Hough webpage to a Best Buy Portal There will be competitive pricing on a wide variety of devices, accessories, and accidental insurance. This will be open for all Hough Families Devices will be shipped directly to your home

on a wide variety of devices, accessories, and accidental insurance.

15 Pre-Registration This the you will receive to complete registration process. Click Proceed to Registration

16 Creating an account Choose a User ID. Your User ID can be your address. Your information will be populated in the grey fields below. Complete all required (*) Information and Save Note, your password must be 8 to 30 characters long containing one uppercase, one lowercase, one number, and one special character

Complete all required (*) Information and Save Note, your password must be 8

17 Registration Confirmation Below is an example of the you will receive once your registration has been completed. Once you are registered you may return to the site by logging in at

18 Geek Squad Academy Best Buy will be sponsoring a Geek Squad Academy for 2-3 days this summer We will be selecting 200 students for this FREE opportunity Applications will be posted on Hough website in next 3 weeks

selecting 200 students for this FREE opportunity

19 Geek Squad Academy is a hands-on learning program to give teens access to opportunities through technology, sponsored by Best Buy. We teach students in a fun, interactive learning environment about the latest technology in classes such as digital film production, robotics, 3D printing and digital music. During Geek Squad Academy, students will develop technology skills, inspire future education and career choices, and build friendships through activities such as storyboarding and producing a film

production, robotics, 3D printing and digital music.

20 Feedback Please use the link to complete a brief survey to provide us with feedback and any information and names of students interested in the Geek Squad Academy

The Comprehensive Guide to Bring Your Own Device

The Comprehensive Guide to Bring Your Own Device Student and parent information package Kariong Mountains High School Background information Special Thanks Gratitude must be given to Merrylands High School