Introduction

=Queens Collegiate & The Innovation Zone=

Queens Collegiate is part of an initiative this year known as the Innovation Zone or iZone. We are piloting a program where students will be using technology in new and innovative ways in the classroom.

Watch the following video: (If you are using a DOE computer, this link will not show because it is a YouTube video. It is called "Did You Know?" media type="youtube" key="cL9Wu2kWwSY?fs=1" height="505" width="640" The last slide of the video asks, what does it all mean? Take some time to think about how your current educational experience up to now has prepared you to live in the world you live in today. How can your education be more effective? How does/can technology play a role in your education?

What is an online class?
- This year, you will notice that your schedule looks a little different. This is because of the new program that we are piloting. - Language is the only subject and department area that will be a completely online class. This means that your online language class is not a traditional classroom. You will not necessarily be with the same students everyday, and you'll not necessarily be in the same room everyday. - In fact, there may be students in different classes in the same online room (i.e. Spanish beside Geography). - While a majority of your classmates could be in Spanish or French, you could be different levels. -This means that you will be learning your program through an online course, and the language teacher in class with you will be there to help you and support you. You can take language at the pace that you need. You won't have to go at anyone's pace but your own.

When do I get a laptop?
- We won't be giving out laptops straight away. For starters, all students who will be using laptops will be given an Internet Acceptable Use Policy agreement. When your parents and you sign this agreement, you will be able to sign out a laptop which will be issued to you, only, for the entire school year. - You will sign out the laptop at the start of the day, and return it at the end of the day. No laptops will be going home. This is a decision we came to with your parents in view of your safety. - Laptops will be distributed later on this month.