Klawock
KLAWOCK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROJECT SUMMARY
Launch Year: 2006
Platform: Apple
Project School: Klawock High School
Grade Levels: 9-12
Total # Users: 61
Total Project Costs: $232,322
CDL Support: $151,130
PROJECT TEAM
Superintendent: Richard Carlson
Project Coordinator: Donald “Doc” Spink, Principal
Curriculum Coordinator: Richard Carlson
IT Coordinator: Bob Maurer, Technology Coordinator
ROLLOUT DATE
Apple Initial Rollout: January 22, 2007
PHOTOS
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More CDL District Testimonials
Doc Spink, Principal Klawock School
“The 1 to 1 Laptop Computer Project has truly invigorated our school. Even though we have introduced MacBooks to high school students only, the feeling that our K-12 school is rapidly moving toward a digital learning environment extends to all grades. Technology use expectations are high. Teachers and students have optimistically accepted the challenge to commit to becoming a digital school. Our primary teacher conducted a nine week workshop using MacBooks to produce elementary student media projects. It was extremely successful and further motivated students, at all levels, to become digitally competent.”
“Our community has been very supportive of the One to One Program. Our thorough “Roll-out” procedure gained the confidence of parents and community, some of whom were a bit skeptic of technology introduction in our school. In a very short period of time, laptops have become second nature throughout the building. It is now normal to see laptops at staff, vocational, handbook, curriculum, and school improvement meetings. Gradually, digital presentations to the school board and community events are on the increase. It is an exciting time to be a part of the educational advances at Klawock School.”
Valerie Steward, Parent
“As a parent of two Klawock high school students, I was extremely pleased with the impact that the Macintosh computers made to the learning environment for my children. This was especially true for my oldest daughter who was in her senior year. The laptop made it feasible for her to easily access scholarships, college websites, keep up with her English course through the University of Fairbanks, and organize her studies here at school. Having the laptop will no doubt ease her way into using a laptop for college. My sophomore daughter used her laptop to take an online English course and generate school work much more easily than had she been tied to a desk top. The level of intensity for learning went way up.”
Cheryl Fifield, Parent
“Klawock School's 1-1 program has been a tremendous opportunity for my two teenage sons. Their laptops have allowed them to access research sources they would not otherwise be able to, express their creativity through new avenues, and enjoy learning more. I've also seen them exercising more social skills through collaborating with classmates on special assignments and projects. They're also gaining a great deal of knowledge in the use of technology itself. It's been fun to watch my sons and all their classmates get excited about the computers; I think it's brought everyone's learning potential up a notch.”
Bob Maurer, Technology Coordinator/Mathematics teacher
“When I heard that we had received the apple 1 to 1 grant for the CDL Project I was not sure if I was happy or sad. As the Technology Coordinator of a 100% PC school I had a problem seeing past all the work. It turned out that the support I received from Apple made the transition to a dual platform school very quick and painless. This allowed me to concentrate on the use of the technology way before I had figured that I could. Many teachers were able to adapt and began using the technology to enhance their lessons right away. Other teachers came along more slowly but all were able to find areas where the computers helped them with lessons, lesson planning and/or record keeping. The students took to the computers immediately and began learning how to use programs from the first day. One major outcome that I saw was how many students helped other students learn. Students that hardly talked to other students before, now were not afraid to offer help or to ask for help. The students did many very good projects for the classroom but their best stuff was for themselves. After getting a good start last year I believe the students and teachers will continue enhancing the classroom experience for our students.”
Sabrina Demmert, Secondary English teacher
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to implement the Apple 1 to 1 program into our high school. Having the laptops has changed the way I teach in the classroom. We are able to access educational web sites and complete research in the classroom without having to sign up to use the computer lab, or move from our seats. In the future I plan on creating a digital photography/biography unit, and the computers and the cameras will make implementing the unit so much easier. With the advance and opportunity to utilize technology, I believe our students have a greater chance to excel in life.”
Abe Horpestad, Klawock Science Teacher
“I have seen some positive changes in our students since introducing the laptop computers to them. It is a tremendous learning tool that our students had previously been without. In my science classes it has allowed us to keep up with current happenings and research others. It has motivated some of our students to begin to create wonderful multimedia projects that demonstrate their knowledge of subject matters. It allows us to almost instantly communicate with other students and scientists around the world. We can even participate in worldwide climate research by entering local data into a database. We can even watch the Sun’s progression around the globe in real time. Many students seem more interested in completing their work when they get to use their computers to do so. It has even motivated a couple of my students to start to bring their other materials to class. Things like their texts and maybe some paper and a pencil. Things they would otherwise “forget” no matter how many times I explain the need to come to class prepared.”
Rob Steward, Klawock History Teacher
“Students are becoming very adept at finding information. During an AK History lecture, a student who seldom says anything in class, commented about one of the British explorers. While taking notes with his Mac, he had Google searched the explorer, and filled the entire class in with additional details about his voyage. You could tell he was pumped about his contribution.”
Sabrina Demmert, Klawock English Teacher
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to implement the Apple 1 to 1 program into our high school. Having the laptops has changed the way I teach in the classroom. We are able to access educational websites and complete research in the classroom without having to sign up to use the computer lab, or move from our seats. In the future I plan on creating a digital photography / biography unit, and the computers and the cameras will make implementing the unit so much easier.”
Responses from Klawock School Students to the question: “What do you feel is the impact of the Apple laptops on Klawock School or on your learning?”
Jeremy M., senior
“I feel the laptops have helped us a lot in the advancement of learning. I am using it for writing papers and yesterday I used it in doing my taxes for my assignment in Careers Class. Research goes much easier. I don’t have to stop and go find a computer somewhere else in the building.”
Laura S., sophomore
“I feel that they have a very positive impact. And they put us at an advantage to compete with bigger schools now and with graduates from other schools as we get older.
Melissa S., senior
“I feel that the laptops have made it so much easier to do assignments. It makes you want to do schoolwork because you feel like its your personal way of doing things.”
Ethan F., sophomore
“I think that the laptops are definitely a good thing. They can make it easier to find information for assignments, and they could be a good way to hold student’s attention to an assignment.”
Yadira R., senior
“I think that the laptops are good in our learning because it makes it easier for us to learn and find information without hassle and leaving class for long periods of time.”
Ryan A., sophomore
“I believe that the laptops have had a good impact on school. I have seen an increase in students showing up to school earlier to check out their computers. The students also seem to be in a better mood around the school now that we have them because they help with school work and research. They also have other fun activities that you can do.”
Rachel B., sophomore
“I feel like the laptops have really helped our school; that it makes kids want to come to school, and helps them with research and assignments. They also make free time more enjoyable because they are loaded with fun activities.”
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