WiscNet Workgroup: Extending Internet to Our Communities
Thursday, 11/19 Agenda
8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m - Welcome & Panel Discussion
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m - Hands On Solution Session #1
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m - Hands On Solution Session #2
11:35 a.m. - Closing Session
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School Bus Wireless Solutions
Fall Creek School District
Jake Schoeder, Technology Director
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m - Hands On Solution Session #1
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m - Hands On Solution Session #2
Students in many Wisconsin school districts often live in areas of low cellular coverage and limited Internet connectivity options. Several school districts are implementing 1:1 programs giving students access to Chromebooks, iPads, etc. to enhance engagement with content and encourage self-directed learning. The Fall Creek School District has a project that aims to provide Internet access to students on school buses during their trips to and from school, leveraging all available connectivity options, such as 4G networks and WiMAX where available. The project will extend the useful time that can be spent on 1:1 activities and provide time for students without home Internet access a time to do homework.
OUTLINE:
Discussion about the WiRover Project. Fall Creek is a part of the pilot WiRover Project currently with 4 school busses with Wi-Fi for students to use.
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m - Hands On Solution Session #1
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m - Hands On Solution Session #2
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Welcome and introductions.
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Open Q&A with Peter Den Hartog and Alex Sherman both from UW Madison, Research Staff and Software Engineers for the WiRover Project and Bryan Holman, Fall Creek Schools Building & Grounds and Transportation Director.
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View live and past map views tracking the buses as they move through their routes for school and after school activities
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GET ON THE BUS! Come outside and step on a WiRover school bus to checkout the hardware.
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Review the student survey results how the students, by grade level, use the Wi-Fi. Survey Link
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Closing. What questions do you have.
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