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AG/ To level the playing field as well as to open opportunities that some students normally wouldn’t be afforded.

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AG/ To learn more about the do’s and donts

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How will the distribution of these tablets work? Will the students be able to take their tablets home?  

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How will the distribution of these tablets work? Will the students be able to take their tablets home?  

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I am looking forward to the students' excitement and unlocking the fullest potential of the program.  I am thinking that teaching will be a more integrated and fluid process that better ties together their complete learning experience. 

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I am looking forward to the students' excitement and unlocking the fullest potential of the program.  I am thinking that teaching will be a more integrated and fluid process that better ties together their complete learning experience. 

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The why is because students in less privileged communities are often behind the curve in terms of integrating technology into their learning.  This program, I believe is to help close that gap to bring those communities into the 21st century way of learning with a better integration of STEM in all disciplines. 

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The why is because students in less privileged communities are often behind the curve in terms of integrating technology into their learning.  This program, I believe is to help close that gap to bring those communities into the 21st century way of learning with a better integration of STEM in all disciplines. 

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(SGW/Blow Pierce)

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(SGW/Blow Pierce)

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The powerful use of technology in the classroom means that students are able to express their learning of multiple concepts over multiple disciplines with technological applications over and above word editors.  They are able to use technology as various TOOLS to demonstrate, animate, illustrate, evaluate, and augment their learning and the skills and processes outlined in the lesson. (SGW/Blow Pierce)

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The powerful use of technology in the classroom means that students are able to express their learning of multiple concepts over multiple disciplines with technological applications over and above word editors.  They are able to use technology as various TOOLS to demonstrate, animate, illustrate, evaluate, and augment their learning and the skills and processes outlined in the lesson. (SGW/Blow Pierce)

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I’m looking forward high student engagement and building knowledge using technology.
Coleman - Blow Pierce

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VILs empowers scholars with the tools and resources needed to thrive in an all inclusive environment.

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DW-Blow Pierce
Are students going to be closely monitored, and will there be website blockages to ensure that students are using the technology appropriately?

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DW-Blow Pierce

I’m looking forward to student engagement and having the opportunity for students to own their learning experiences. I think that VILs will allow students to become strategic thinkers, and lend them the opportunity to become innovators.

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DW-Blow Pierce

The “Why” behind VILs is to ensure equity in education by ensuring that all students have access to technology in and out of school.

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E- Ecstatic about the possibilities for extended learning beyond the classroom.
Coleman- Blow Pierce

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DW-Blow Pierce
I- I found it impactful that not only students have the opportunity to access technological resources, but families as a whole can be engaged together.

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I’m looking forward to working with the VIL specialist at my school. With their assistance and guidance, I’ll be able to gain knowledge of various ways to use the IPads and the many apps that can used to engage students while learning.

KW- Blow Pierce

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I'm looking forward to learning about different apps and programs to increase student engagement and understanding.
LP

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To give students access to technology to further and deepen their learning experiences
LP - Blow Pierce

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E - excited for learning to continue from school to home
LP - Blow Pierce

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To give students (in underserved communities) access to technology inside and outside of school. To give teachers the tools and support needed to integrate technology in their classrooms.

KW- Blow Pierce

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Individualized instruction to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom
LP - Blow Pierce

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E- excited and eager
KW- Blow Pierce

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Authentic student engagement, collaboration and learning! Coleman - Blow Pierce

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I don't have any questions or comments at this time.

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I'm looking forward to creating more interactive lessons . I believe the difference will teaching and learning will become even more impactful and meaning to our students.

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Student learning becomes more accessible through technology. Student access to this technology allows students to become more active participants in their learning.

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I: I enjoyed how students were more intrinsically motivated to be more in control of their learning.

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Self-directed learning, Creativity, and student to student/teacher to student collaboration.

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Will students have access to their own ipads or will it just be the teachers? What are some math resources that we can use in the classroom? What are some non-math resources that could also benefit my students and me?

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I am looking forward to exploring new apps and learning how I can generate more relevant and innovative lessons for my students.  I think my students will be able to visually display their learning in multiple fashions aside from written assessments. I will also be able to learn while I am teaching my students and integrate other disciplines with my teaching, which is encouraged in S.T.E.A.M. subjects.

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VILs are essential to make learning more tangible and accessible to students. They could allow students to have access to tools such as creating videos or utilizing interactive lessons so that students can receive more immediate feedback.

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I am most looking forward to watching students supplement their own learning through use of technology. I feel as teachers you can give students the tools to learn but by also giving them the methods to find out more is crucial and can produce unexpected and wonderful results.

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With our students growing up as digital natives and familiar with navigating and researching with technology allowing them to have their own devices also opens the door for content creation, deep learning and critical thinking. I think another powerful aspect is the collaboration that VIL invites from not only classmates but people all over the world.

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I--I liked how the teacher took ownership of how the student-centered learning will force him to level up and become better. By empowering the student you are also encouraging and motivating the teacher

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THREE C'S: Creativity Collaboration Curiosity

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A seamless transition in reading and researching materials whether in physical or digital form

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Accountability aspect. A child may naturally misplace their iPad and how do we replace it for them so they can continue their learning.

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“So many questions, so many ideas...The students are creating lessons themselves as they have so much access...”

I=The future is literally in their hands

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The light bulbs go off in the children...Paint your masterpiece all over this classroom!!! Very excited

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The why? I side with Mrs. Parker in saying that this evens the educational playing field. Students will have access to technology at all times and this will create a better chance to excel.

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My question is what will happen if students misplace their iPads or if it is stolen. Will they receive a new one or will their parents have to be held responsible for replacing their iPad?

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The creativity of students to create and implement their individual lessons to assist them in their learning.

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The "why" is to make internet access and education readily available to the students who need it. Basically it levels the playing field as students from lower SES can compete with and eventually perform at the same level of students from a higher SES

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A: Responsible. I find it fascinating that students will be responsible for advancing their learning and I am looking forward to one day our students leading lessons or showing a different way of teaching a subject to their peers.

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Students engaged and actually enjoying that engagement

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Adjective- Amazing

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Adjective: Equitable; Empowering

The VILs program helps to empower students, and when you empower a student you are helping to empower their families and their communities.
Learning can now take place ALL of the time.

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I think the use of VILs in the classroom would extend the students' and teachers' vision of student outcomes and learning by allowing them to explore and utilize apps they have never  used before. Jewelyn Williams - Woodridge

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To level the playing field so that the mission of education, to be the equalizer, can truly take place.

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I felt inspired to do more with technology in my classroom.
Parker-Woodridge

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Sharing of ideas from everyone! Equally!

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Sharing of ideas from everyone! Equally!

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Parker- Woodridge

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I wonder what is to happen with the criminal element. Although students will have electronic devices they choose to use to help them access information, they still may have to travel and live around people who do not have much and resort to taking things just to make ends meet. The iPad or other tablet devices can easily be converted into money which may be the focus of the people they must encounter during their travels who now do not have as much as our students. 

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I wonder what is to happen with the criminal element. Although students will have electronic devices they choose to use to help them access information, they still may have to travel and live around people who do not have much and resort to taking things just to make ends meet. The iPad or other tablet devices can easily be converted into money which may be the focus of the people they must encounter during their travels who now do not have as much as our students. 

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McDonald-Woodridge

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I am looking forward to what this program has the potential to create. The program can have people believe, from a young age, they are capable researchers who can participate in the tough discussions with the facts to back them or ability to find other facts when faced with a new set of ideas that had not been considered in the past.

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I am looking forward to what this program has the potential to create. The program can have people believe, from a young age, they are capable researchers who can participate in the tough discussions with the facts to back them or ability to find other facts when faced with a new set of ideas that had not been considered in the past.

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McDonald-Woodridge

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This program works with a powerful premise. That premise is with access to information and the pressure of the world watching, it is possible and likely that people from underserved areas may participate in what is going on in the world of cyber space. People may offer a different perspective to help get us all closer to answers we can use.

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This program works with a powerful premise. That premise is with access to information and the pressure of the world watching, it is possible and likely that people from underserved areas may participate in what is going on in the world of cyber space. People may offer a different perspective to help get us all closer to answers we can use.

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McDonald-Woodridge

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One of the things I found most interesting is the fact that one of the teachers acknowledged she serves the impoverished. The child in the video, however, only noted the thing she did not have that others did was access to the devices which provide information from which one can make up her/his own mind.
McDonald-Woodridge

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The technology opens the possibility for students to use video and audio recording, digital art, and data-related software that will allow them to demonstrate their understanding through multiple means of expression. I am looking forward to seeing how this technology will build students' creativity and confidence in learning. (LoPresti: woodridge)

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Even though the most immediately tangible aspect of the VILs program are the ipads, the purpose behind it is not solely to give students access to a computer at home. The projects shown in the videos, and outcomes reported in the data, show that the ultimate goal is for teachers to use this technology to innovate their approach to the classroom, favoring a style of learning that is more collaborative, open-ended, and community-engaged. (LoPresti: woodridge)

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The segment of the video where a gentleman made mention of the fact that learning does not have to stop at 3pm made me excited. I'm excited to know that this innovative learning initiative is geared toward our students having more access!

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The segment of the video where a gentleman made mention of the fact that learning does not have to stop at 3pm made me excited. I'm excited to know that this innovative learning initiative is geared toward our students having more access!

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-Murphy Woodridge

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In the video, I saw teachers and community members describing how the ipads would allow students to become more connected, both within their own learning community and by building bridges to others. (LoPresti: woodridge)

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Murphy- Woodridge

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This excites it because not only does this help our students who do not have access to internet at their home, but also makes my job as an aid much easier by being able to input my notes immediately into the system
Dj woodridge

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All about seeing different things and experiencing different situations from different aspects of life
Dj Woodridge

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I think teaching will be different because we (teachers and students) will be able to integrate the use of multiple applications to strengthen the foundational skills required for all classes. In addition, differentiated instruction will be much more accessible as tasks can be more specifically alighned to the needs of each individual learner.

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The VILs Program will help to level the playing field for our scholars. Since they are often in situations where they fall victim to the "digital divide," being a part of the program will ensure that they are afforded the necessary resources required to be successful in the age of technology and access to multiple forms of media, in which they will develop a heightened sense of comfort in using technology as well as grow as collaborators/innovators since they will be a part of a larger network where ideas are constantly being shared and challenged.

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CH - WDR                                      I am *enthused* and *hopeful* about our collaboration with VILs because access to this technology will propel our scholars into the future by providing them with access to real-life applicable skills in contexts that are catered to an evolving workforce. I am hopeful that this increases self-motivation and allows them to really challenge themselves to think critically.

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CH - WDR                                      I am *enthused* and *hopeful* about our collaboration with VILs because access to this technology will propel our scholars into the future by providing them with access to real-life applicable skills in contexts that are catered to an evolving workforce. I am hopeful that this increases self-motivation and allows them to really challenge themselves to think critically.

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A=Excited
E=Powerful. The video of the students in Compton was amazing
I=That this program increases students communication skills
O=with this program how it bridge the education gap with students and parents

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This program gives students who live in low income places the ability to have full access to the internet. Some students in low income areas families cannot afford the cost of providing internet in their homes

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Being able to have students increase achievement through use of technology

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Gives students the opportunity to be able to access information both at school and home