Troy Area SD 1:1 iPad Initiative 2015-16 Everywhere, All the Time

Troy Area SD

1:1 iPad Initiative

2015-16

Everywhere, All the Time

Encourage students to 24/7 learning and access to information

Not held to the boundaries of brick and mortar, yet recognizing that our teachers are pivotal in our students’ success inside and outside of the building

Philosophical change of how we educate students to meet the needs of an ever-changing world

Why the Name?

•16 gb with wifi

•Covers

•Headphones (provide your own)

•Keyboards carts will be available in school

iPads & Accessories

•Core apps•Production•Content

•Personal apps•School appropriate

Apps

•Not looking for new policies, but adapting current policies into iPad practice

•Parents and students will received a copy in August 2015 with a contract acknowledging understanding of guidelines

Handbook

•Gathering email addresses of all 2021 families

•Needed because some students will be under the age of 13 at the start of grade 7

• If we still do not have an apple account for you, we need you to contact us ASAP at 570-297-1619.

Apple Accounts

•Graduated repair scale for accidental repairs•1st Incident: School 100%, Family 0%•2nd Incident: School 75%, Family 25%•3rd Incident: School 50%, Family 50%•4th Incident: School 25%, Family 75%•5th and more Incident: School 0%, Family 100%

•Lost iPads will be the full responsibility of families

Repair & Insurance

•All grade 7th and 8th teachers as well as elective teachers who instruct 7th and 8th grade students have iPads this year

•Apple TV is in all 7th grade classrooms

•Special Apps• Nearpod• Office 365• Evernote

Teacher Trainings

August 17, 2015: iPad Roll-Out & 7th Grade Orientation• 2 Sessions• Exact time and location TBD• Notification will be sent home this

summer

Future Meetings

For Questions Concerning:

Tech-Related Issues: Ryan Schrader, 570-297-1619, rschrader@troyareasd.org

All Other Issues: Emily Ostrom Graham, 570-297-1615, eostrom@troyareasd.org

Contact Information

Questions and Answers?