PS/IS 30
The Mary White Ovington School
Where Leaders ROAR
Getting a Device & Internet Access
Technology
We are committed to making sure that all students can successfully connect to online learning during their at-home learning days.
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If your student needs a laptop or tablet, fill out the Device Request Form to reserve your device. Borrowing a device is free! Students in grades K - 3 will receive tablets and students in grades 4-5 will receive laptops.
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Borrowed devices should be used for school purposes only and kept in a secure location. Take your device with you on in-school days.
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If you are using your own device, make sure it meets the technology requirements for online learning
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If you do not have internet access at home, LOCAL INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER is providing free connection for families earning less than $50,000 per year with students learning at home. You can request free internet access directly with the company.
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If you are not able to get internet hooked up in your home, your child's teacher will work with you to provide alternative offline assignments.
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If you are having trouble connecting to Google Class, Google Hangouts, or any of our online learning resources, first try to contact your child's teacher (see staff directory). If your child's teacher is unable to resolve the problem they will reach out to one of our tech support staff for additional help.
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How does Hybrid Learning work?
Hybrid learning combines in-class instruction and at-home learning. This allows us to limit the number of students in the building each day for safe social distancing, while still ensuring that students can benefit from direct interaction with teachers and peers.
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During days in class, teachers will provide direct whole-class instruction and small-group instruction. These days will be used primarily to introduce new topics, provide small group and one-on-one instructional support, and conduct assessments to monitor student progress towards standards.
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Students will be assigned additional activities to work on independently for there at-home learning days. These activities will allow students to apply and practice what they learned in class. There may be a combination of technology-based learning activities and offline worksheets, projects, and writing assignments. At-home learning activities are an important part of the learning process and will be graded.
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Teachers and intervention specialists will have limited virtual "office hours" (on Google Class) after school hours Monday - Thursday and during the day on Fridays. Students who have questions or need extra support can check in with their teachers during their office hours for help with at-home learning assignments.
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Students with IEPs or 504 plans, or who have been identified as at-risk for not meeting academic standards, may have additional one-on-one intervention provided either virtually or in school on Fridays.