Oh! The Places Technology Has Taken Us!

1. Oh! The Places Technology Has Taken Us! Dr. Jared Cotton Superintendent Janet Copenhaver Director of Technology Betsy Mattox School Board Member Vision: Henry County Public Schools where critical thinking is expected, creativity is nurtured, technology and innovation are embraced, and learning is celebrated.  Mission:  Henry County Public Schools, a high-performing school division, provides all students with an exemplary education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and excellence.

2. VIRGINIA NORTH CAROLINA Henry County

3. School Division At a Glance • 7100 students • 10 elementary • 2 middle, 2 high schools • Regional Alternative school • Regional Governor’s school • Fully accredited by Virginia Standards • School Board of Education Award Recipient • Apple Distinguished District

4. VisionHenry County Public Schools where critical thinking is expected, creativity is nurtured, technology and innovation are embraced, and learning is celebrated. MissionHenry County Public Schools, a high-performing school division, provides all students with an exemplary education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and excellence.

5. HCPS Strategies High Quality Instruction Henry County Public Schools will produce globally competitive students. High Quality Professionals Henry County Public Schools will be directed by 21st century professionals. Safe and Orderly Schools Henry County Public Schools’ students will be healthy, responsible, and engaged in positive relationships. Innovative and Cutting-Edge Technology Henry County Public Schools will encourage the application of technology to enhance instruction and promote innovation. Effective and Efficient Resource Management Henry County Public Schools will be governed and supported by 21st century systems. Family and Community Engagement Henry County Public Schools will engage families and the community to ensure open communication and opportunities for student success.

6. Administrative • BoardDocs • Web Site • Public input to website • Board meeting videos on-line • Paperless meetings • Google Docs • Superintendent's Blog • Videoconference

7. Technology in our Cafeteria

8. Technology in Transportation

9. Technology in Health Services

10. Technology in Instruction

11. iPad 1:1 Initiative Initial Pilot: Beyond Textbooks Pilot with VA Department of Education 40 iPads for two 4th grade classes with digital Social Studies textbook We expanded to: Social Studies Digital Textbook for Grades 4 and 5 Social Studies Digital Textbook for Grade 9

12. Deployment Challenges • Syncing • Professional Development • Parent Training • Adding Apps • Network Infrastructure

13. Current Status • 4000 iPads • 1:1-24/7 Grades three, four, and five with digital Social Studies, English, and Math textbooks loaded on iPad • Classroom sets in Grades K-2, 6-12 and all CTE classes

14. Our Students Speak!

15. Our Parents Speak!

16. Parent Survey • Surveys sent to parents-1658 • Responses received back to school-1258 • 76% returned survey

17. Parent Survey for 1:1 Initiative • Have you used apps on your child’s iPad?

18. Parent Survey for 1:1 Initiative • Have you looked a textbook on your child’s iPad?

19. Parent Survey for 1:1 Initiative • Did your child have a computer or iPad before receiving one from school?

20. Parent Survey for 1:1 Initiative • Is your child more or less excited about having the textbooks on iPad instead of printed textbooks?

21. Parent Survey for 1:1 Initiative • Is your child more likely to complete homework and study when it is on the iPad?

22. Parent Survey for 1:1 Initiative • Do you have Internet access in your home?

23. Parent Responses • My son takes care of the iPad and recognizes how useful it is to him • We think having books on the iPad is great • Books bags are not as heavy • My son shows me how he does his work • Great improvement from traditional textbooks • Gets students more excited about learning • Good addition to study habits

24. Parent Responses • This technology is something all children are going to have to use in the future-thankful my child has this opportunity • Find him studying more frequently • Loves to do homework on his iPad has been learning other languages such as Italian an Spanish on the iPad • Helps teach responsibility • Makes learning fun he is more motivated and has done excellent things this year Made him more interested in his homework-we work together more • Less worksheets • Children are more excited to have homework

25. Parent Responses/ Suggestions • There should be an option to buy the iPad • Should have more things loaded on them • Should expand to middle school • More reading programs loaded • Need to know when next meeting is • Should have black history app • Do not give homework that requires Internet • Do not know how to find information to study for the test • Parents should have training on how to view textbooks

26. Parents Reponses/Challenges • Concern that children can go to inappropriate sites • Too many chances for distractions • Hard to make sure they are all charged • Don’t like children taking tests on computers • I know very little about computers or iPads, my son will not tell us the truth when I ask him • Old school is the best way • Charging the iPad over night is a real problem in this household • Ridiculous to have wireless access in HCPS because of our economy • Technology has ruined old school-kids don’t know spelling, planting gardens and how to exist without electronics-they will never make it without knowledge of old school too

27. Q & A