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Euclid: Your Solution for Achieving 1:1 eLearning in Every Class

Unit 9B, Amtel Building148 Des Voeux Road CentralHong Kong, ChinaEmail: [email protected]

TheGoal:1:1eLearning


TheProblems –Too manyTo name!


Too little time

Too expensive

Too many

products

Too disruptive

Too much

commitment

Too much

hassles

The(Easy)Solution – DoNothing


TheThinking – IdentifyCriticalIssues, Solve,Repeat


TheReality – Only a Few PartsAreCritical *


Parental Approval

and Adoption

Teachers

Adjustment

Publishers Cooperation

Commitment

And

Cost

* Other than technical

TheSolution – ImplementA DigitalReading Pilot Program First. Why?


AClearRoadmap


First Step -The EuclidDigitalReadingPilotProgram



Timeline

Conduct a quick assessment of technical readiness.Euclid will provide central charging stations and help to upgrade wireless network connections to ensure smooth classroom operation.Euclid will work with schools to establish a coordinated and sufficient support process.


PreparePilotInfra-structure

Determine optimal number of devices and students.School should offer selected students the Euclid as a permanent loan during the Pilot.

Permanent loans allow students to use the Euclid in the classroom and also at home and while mobile. This will let students truly engage in mobile learning and parents to test them too.

Pilot program participants will also include: teachers, IT staff, subject leaders, principal and administrative staff, parents.Map the roles and responsibilities participants will have during the Pilot Program.


SelectParticipants

For Readers:Pick from a list of available reading materials provided by publishersLet Euclid aware of which existing books from its reading list Tung Wah would like to get from publishers to be included as digital readers.

For Textbooks:Select subject(s) to try using digital textbooks along side regular textbooks in class: English, History, Chinese, etc.Pick from a list of available e-textbooks provided by publishersLet Euclid aware of which existing books from its reading list Tung Wah would like to get from publishers to be included as digital readers.

For Apps, E-learning platforms, Games:Euclid will coordinate with teachers and school administrators to determine which educational apps, e-learning platforms, and games should be included in the Euclid Market available for students to download.


FinalizeContentPackagesAndCurriculum

Euclid will partner with local universities to help determine evaluation metrics and assessment methods.Baseline assessments (may involve testing students, interviewing participants about pre-pilot issues and challenges, assess teacher experience before the Pilot).Quantitative assessment (may include student test scores, comparing tests of students who participated in digital learning versus those who did not, teacher retention rates, school productivity).Qualitative assessment (surveys, interviews, focus groups, anecdotal evidence, etc.).


PrepareEvaluationMetricsAnd AssessmentMethods

Euclid will partner with teachers from local and international schools (such as Island School) to form a team of Euclid Coaches.Euclid Coaches will provide:

One-on-one and group based coaching sessionsHands on exercises and assignments designed to allow teachers to learn major functions of Euclid Demo of what’s possible – share ways Euclid coaches have:

used digital textbooks, e-learning platforms, apps, and games to improve student engagementused tools, apps, and games to encourage collaboration, self-directed learning, and content creation

HKU will demonstrate in detail how iClass can be used to increase student participation and engagement


TeachersAndStudentsCoaching

Start Pilot Program.Make any adjustments during the Pilot. Upgrades

Euclid will provide all upgrades in software.

Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and Repair A team of Euclid maintenance and support staff (at least 3) to respond to requests on a 24x7 basis.

Backup Devices Each pilot school to purchase 5% more devices for backup.


ConductPilotProgram

Begin in-pilot evaluation as plannedPilot staff can communicate with Euclid and each others via:

Scheduled and ad-hoc meetings and callsA dedicated email list managed by EuclidA dedicated blog or wiki page managed by EuclidThrough films of Euclid use in classIn academic meetings

After the Pilot Program, conduct a comprehensive post-evaluation and determine next steps.


BeginEvaluationAndOngoingCommunication

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