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Professional Development. Get Ready for Today’s Learners. IMPROVE LEARNING WITH A ROBUST PORTFOLIO OF TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION SOLUTIONS FOR K-12.

Unlock the power of technology throughout your district. The true value of technology is not found simply in its acquisition and deployment, but in the ability of your educators and administrators to adopt it easily so they can spend more time helping students learn.

Data-Driven Decision Making As part of the Dell School Architecture, our Professional Development program helps educators and administrators collect and organize academic information. This information can be used as data-driven assessment and decision-making tools, as well as classroom and instructional management tools to help enhance student learning.

Standards-Based Instruction Armed with educational solutions that are easy to use, maintain and scale, your school or district can count on your technology to give you the quantitative data you need to make the decisions that accelerate student achievement. For example, the Dell Online Exchange portal provides online professional development, curricular tools, lesson

plans and student activities that help teachers align technology with content standards for literacy, math, science, technology integration and project-based learning.

One-to-One Computers Whether you’re rolling out a one-to-one initiative or updating your IT infrastructure, Dell can help you unlock the power of your technology with comprehensive professional development for educators and administrators and expert training for IT staff. That means that now, throughout your school or district, your educators, administrators, students, parents and your IT staff can build better technology skills to improve the learning. It’s easy with Dell.

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FOR EDUCATORS INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM This 12-hour course provides the methodology to identify standards and objectives for content areas for technology integration in the elementary curriculum. With 20 sample technology-enriched projects for the classroom, educators learn how to develop content-based technology projects for their own curriculum. The course also provides teachers with tools to evaluate their own and their students’ technology usage. Available in a self-study format. Instructor-Led

INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULA This 12-hour course enables educators to develop an effective process and strategy for technology integration into curriculum. Content areas include Math, Science Social Studies, and Language Arts. The course covers a variety of technology-infused classroom projects that address national, state and local content standards. Participants leave with a set of adaptable lessons, a variety of evaluative tools, a plan for creating original content and a wide range of resources and tutorials. Available in a self-study format. Instructor-Led

INTEGRATING PDA TECHNOLOGY INTO THE CURRICULUM This six-hour course provides a thorough overview of the features and functionality of the Dell Axim™ Pocket PC. It provides hands-on experience in creating and implementing Axim-based lessons and projects. After learning how to set up, personalize and use Axim programs and tools, participants work with sample lessons, a template for creating lessons, student evaluation tools and useful resource links. Instructor-Led

INTEGRATING DELL WIRELESS NOTEBOOK INTO THE CURRICULUM An increasing number of schools are adopting a 1:1 student computing initiative. This six-hour course familiarizes educators with the physical attributes and capabilities of the wireless Dell notebook and notebook cart. Participants also practice troubleshooting techniques, classroom management ideas, student procedures and integrating projects into the classroom using the wireless notebook. Instructor-Led

TECHNOLOGY PRE- AND POST-ASSESSMENT The Dell Technology Skills Assessment determines teacher proficiencies in core areas that relate to technology in the classroom. It consists of a proctored assessment in nine technology areas and contains 105 multiple-choice questions. Assessment aligned to ISTE/NETS.

FOUNDATIONS IN TEACHER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION This comprehensive, 45-hour program trains educators in the basics of operating systems, telecommunications, word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, databases and multimedia. At the end, participants will be able to use technology for keeping grade books, creating lesson plans, communicating with various educational groups and use technology in curricula. Can be taken individually as 15 three-hour courses. Instructor-Led

MACINTOSH TO PC TRANSITION COURSE This six-hour course trains educators in the fundamentals of the Microsoft Windows environment. Developed with input from experienced facilitators and curriculum designers, this course helps educators make the transition from the Macintosh® operating system to Microsoft Windows. Also available in a self-study format. Instructor-Led

MACINTOSH TO PC TRAIN-THE-TRAINER This two-day series prepares district or building staff to deliver six hours of training to colleagues who are transitioning from the Macintosh operating system to Windows. The series covers the functionality of Windows-based Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Participants learn to integrate these applications into classroom activities. Instructor-Led

DELL ONLINE EXCHANGE FOR EDUCATORS This portal provides online professional development and curricular tools and resources to support school improvement priorities in literacy, math, science, technology integration and project-based learning. Educators can complete up to 20 self-paced, four-hour courses and build an online portfolio that demonstrates their learning to support acquisition of continuing education credits (CEUs) or professional development points (PDPs). Each course includes lesson plans and student activities that help teachers align technology with content standards. • Assessment Tools • Knowledge Bank: 2,000 standards-based lesson plans, performance tasks, research articles, and Web sites • Project Library: Collection of 1,000+ field-tested, standards-aligned projects • The Student Center: A resource to share lessons and classroom information with colleagues, students, and families • Teacher Tools: Best practice teaching strategies, lesson plans, and rubrics in language arts, mathematics, and science

FOR ADMINISTRATORS FACULTY TECHNOLOGY SURVEY Available in both Web- and paper-based formats, this survey measures staff, selfreported technology proficiency, knowledge of integration practices and application of these practices in teaching and learning. Participants take the survey before, during and after training. Survey results helps administrators determine professional development needs and measure faculty progress.

EDUCATOR’S BUNDLE 99 online courses that cover commonly used applications such as Microsoft Windows® 2003, Office 2003 (including PowerPoint®, Excel® and Outlook), Microsoft Windows XP, Office XP, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape and Adobe Acrobat. Online

COMPLETE PC PACKAGE With 375 online courses available, the Complete PC Package covers all applications in the Computer Applications Training Package and more. Participants learn PDA basics, how to burn CDs and sharpen skills needed for running effective meetings, fostering a creative environment and balancing home and professional life. 24x7 access for one full year allows educators to learn at their convenience. Online

LEADERSHIP TRAINING Dell leadership training prepares participants to drive change in the instructional use of technology in a school or district. Topics include planning and monitoring professional development, supporting classroom use of technology and administrative technology and technology deployment policy. Instructor-Led

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT Dell identifies current instruction and technology practices in your building(s), compares them to best practice, and recommends professional development to address gaps. Dell offers a range of data collection tools to inform the assessment including classroom observation tools, teacher, student, and parent surveys, student work rubrics, staff development and technology audits, and leadership interviews.

LEADING A TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE During this full-day workshop, leaders define their vision for technology in their district or building, how this fits into their overall vision and identify strategies for leading this.

DELL ONLINE EXCHANGE FOR ADMINISTRATORS Administrators use the Dell Online Exchange to track teacher progress on staff development and online courses and improvement in technology use via the faculty technology survey.

FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYEES DELL SERVER TRAINING TM

42 online courses which help middle and high school students acquire the technology skills they need for the future. Covers Microsoft® Office applications, self-development skills and Internet skills. Self-paced learning can occur anytime, anywhere. Online

Covers Dell PowerEdge hardware, firmware, OS installation, configuration, local and remote management and troubleshooting. Dell delivers online and instructor-led training paths for a variety of Dell Server topics: • Dell PowerEdge Server Training • Understanding Dell Servers and Systems Management • Dell Server Configuration • Dell Server Management

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FOR STUDENTS STUDENT ESSENTIALS BUNDLE

Introduction to the notebook Computer. An overview of the computer including troubleshooting, general maintenance and Microsoft Office operating system functions. The workshop also includes an introduction to notebook peripheral devices and uses, storage options and backup procedures, and use of the DVD/CD burner. Security issues will be addressed including Internet policy, school and district policy around notebook security and student information policies. This course helps students understand how to care for the notebook and use the basic components of the notebook including accessing software, ports and peripheral devices.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT Available in both Web- and paper-based formats, this survey measures student technology proficiency. Survey results help educators identify baseline technology skills of students.

DELL ACADEMY PROGRAM Composed of three semester-long courses, this program includes everything a district needs to deploy curriculum that prepares students for the CompTIA A+, Network+ and Server+ certification exams.

COMPLETE PC PACKAGE With 375 online courses available, the Complete PC Package gives students the opportunity to learn about operating systems, applications and peripherals. Students can sharpen software skills, learn how to surf the Internet, e-mail digital photographs and even learn to build a Web site. 24x7 access for one full year allows students to learn at their own pace. Online

DELL ONLINE EXCHANGE FOR STUDENTS Students access the Student Center where their teachers share standards-based lesson and project plans and related bookmarks, make announcements and provide other information for students and parents.

FOR PARENTS DELL ONLINE EXCHANGE FOR PARENTS Parents access the Student Center where teachers share standards-based lesson and project plans and related bookmarks, make announcements and provide other information for students and parents.

COMPLETE PC PACKAGE With 375 online courses available, the Complete PC Package gives parents the opportunity to learn about operating systems, applications and peripherals. Parents can sharpen software skills, learn how to surf the Internet, e-mail digital photographs and even learn to build a Web site. 24x7 access for one full year allows parents to learn at their own pace. Online

Provides expertise in implementing Dell storage into an existing IT infrastructure, including storage fundamentals and initial setup, configuration and management of Dell/EMC storage arrays, the advanced features of Dell/EMC SAN solutions such as SnapView and MirrorView , clustering and performance management. • Dell/EMC AX100 Technical Overview • Backup and Recovery Fundamentals • Understanding Dell Storage Networking Technologies • Implementing Data Enterprise Storage Solutions • Implementing Data Protection on Dell Storage • Dell/EMC Online Courses • Advanced Backup and Recovery on SAN • SAN Planning and Design • Dell Networking Training TM

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DELL NETWORKING TRAINING Covers fundamental and advanced networking techniques in instructor-led format. Features a robust lab environment equipped with Dell PowerConnect 3300 and 6000 series switches. Enables Help Desk administrators, technicians and software developers execute responsibilities better, understand how Internet technologies and equipment operate and help other computer users and network IT personnel. TM

DELL HARDWARE MAINTENANCE TRAINING One- and two-day courses that prepare service maintenance technicians who need the knowledge and skills to provide maintenance on Dell desktops, workstations, portables or servers. Includes theory of operation; proper component removal and replacement procedures; operating system installation and configuration; and hardware troubleshooting for the current line of products.

INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY TRAINING Dell also offers other industry training and certifications, delivered as e-learn® ing or instructor-led courses, including Microsoft MCSE and MCSA; Cisco ® ® CCNA and CCNP; Novell CNE; CompTIA Network+, A+, and Server+; and Red ® Hat RHCT and RHCE. • Microsoft Training • Red Hat Linux Training

DELL LEARNING SYSTEM (DLS) A complete solution for secure, simple and cost-effective eLearning. Our DLS ® provides pre-loaded training software on a Dell PowerVault 745N Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. Your learners enjoy secure, engaging, multimedia, behind-the-firewall training. Four package choices give you the option to purchase the exact training you need. Includes an easy-to-navigate Learning Management System. Plug-and-play installation. • DLS Administrator Functions: Without leaving their desks, administrators can control the dissemination of course material and student access to content as well as easily track, monitor and report on student progress.

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Professional development that connects with your classroom. Training your educators, administrators, students and parents in technology essentials is key to integrating technology into the classroom. Successful integration is key to student achievement. Professional development programs from Dell enable educators and administrators to obtain the skills necessary to facilitate everyday tasks and successfully integrate technology — like wireless notebooks — into your classroom. Dell training for students, including online productivity, software application and Care & Feeding courses, helps prepare them for the skills they need in college and their professional lives. Courses for parents enable them to use technology to participate more fully in a child’s experience at school. Dell training programs can include multiple modalities, including workshops, online resources, study groups, coaching and mentoring, to accommodate various learning styles. Easy-to-use and easy-to-access online Dell training programs give participants flexible learning options with expert, interesting and relevant content.

Dell’s Methodical Approach to Professional Development Helps Achieve Results.

ASSESS

Using online or written surveys and observations, we establish a clear understanding of the training goals of your school or district. We construct a detailed map of recommendations and help you understand the costs and benefits.

DESIGN PLAN

We work with you to design a customized learning plan based on your needs analysis.

IMPLEMENT

EVALUATE/ MONITOR

Our team implements the solution that best fits your needs. We manage costs and program scope for streamlined implementation.

We work with you using tools such as surveys to evaluate and follow up on your instruction goals. Your feedback helps design future courses and learning paths.

Technology training that connects with your IT professionals. Whether your IT specialists are rolling out laptop distribution programs, planning the future needs of your growing IT infrastructure or dealing with routine maintenance issues, with Dell training, they’ll learn to fully support your school infrastructure. As the K12 industry leader, Dell is a recognized technology expert. We use this expertise to develop and deliver relevant training content that connects with the needs of your IT specialists. Dell training programs offer the expertise your IT professionals need to implement, manage and support systems in your IT infrastructure. These programs provide flexible online courses as well as instructor-led courses for advanced hands-on training, and certification exams to demonstrate learning outcomes. Dell professional training programs can take your IT specialists to the next level of job performance — and enable them to handle the pressure student computing initiatives often place on current school infrastructure.

Get more out of your technology investment.

Dell’s portfolio of professional development options helps improve educator and administrator productivity and the return on your technology investment. Our product leadership and direct business model mean you benefit from all of the following: ONE SOURCE: Dell is a global technology leader with a 20-year track record of stability and reliability. With Dell, it’s easy to get everything you need from one convenient source. HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING: The reputation of Dell products and product components means Dell is a recognized technology expert. We use this expertise to develop and deliver valuable, relevant training content. FLEXIBLE LEARNING METHODS: We offer customizable online or instructorled training, or a combination of both. LearnDell.com offers the flexibility to take courses anytime, anywhere and as many times as an individual wants. Instructorled training can occur at Dell's world-class training center or your site. Flexible study and support modalities include: online learning, study groups, coaching/mentoring, remote support and workshops. EXPERIENCED TRAINERS: Dell instructors are skilled teachers with extensive IT knowledge and hands-on training experience in the technology arena. TECHNOLOGY FOCUS: Dell focuses on helping organizations achieve a return on technology investments — both financially and in terms of productivity. CUSTOMIZABLE CONTENT: Dell can tailor its online and instructor-led offerings based on your organization’s unique requirements. After a needs assessment, we design a program or project specifically for your learners. COMPETITIVE PRICE: Dell is known globally for its aggressive price points and for its commitment to offering total value to customers.

Professional development that connects with your needs. Our methodical, research-based approach helps your school or district get the exact training it needs for both exceptional learning and reporting. With Dell professional development, your educators and administrators can learn to use technology more effectively to make data-driven decisions that accelerate student achievement. Pre- and post-assessments ensure your investment in professional development is effective and focused on the most needed areas. Our goal is to listen to you and to work with you to meet your unique needs. We can tailor your programs based on current skill levels, usage, subject area and grade level. Because training is based on concrete diagnostic data, each program meets the specific needs of your faculty and students. We also work with you using tools such as surveys to monitor and evaluate program success. The information we gather from these sources can also help you plan for future professional development.

THE IDEA WAS SOUND: A high school on the West Coast committed itself to a mobile technology initiative. At the end of the rollout, the school had distributed approximately 6,000 computers to high school teachers, principals and technology coordinators. THE PRIMARY GOAL: To further the school’s objective of integrating technology in all of its educational processes to advance student learning. Unfortunately, the plan did not include professional development into account for the teachers, principals and IT staff. THE RESULT: Many educators were slow to adopt the wireless technology in the classroom because they weren't trained on how to utilize their new notebooks as a teaching and learning tool. In addition, the IT staff wasn't prepared to support the new wireless infrastructure. TM

A BETTER SOLUTION: Engage Dell professional development to teach educators and administrators how to use the new technology effectively and provide training to the IT staff on how to support the new wireless infrastructure.

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Accelerate student achievement through technology integration Transform access to data into action with data Demonstrate effectiveness of professional development programs

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IDC research shows training can enhance skills that result in: *

✔ Less time to resolve user support issues ❑ ✔ 40% fewer user support requests ❑ ✔ Reduction in implementation time ❑ ✔ 35 – 45% reduction in scheduled and unscheduled downtime ❑

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Dell provides education customers with a robust portfolio of professional development programs to help improve the quality of instruction & accelerate student achievement.

CONTACT YOUR DELL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DELL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

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