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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, [email protected]
All Other Issues: Emily Ostrom Graham, 570-297-1615, [email protected]
Contact Information
Questions and Answers?
