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Parent Information. iDogs Objectives. Provide each student at Thorndale High School with an iPad to provide tools and resources to the 21 st century learner. Technology and a thorough understanding of its use is imperative for success in the current and future job market.

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  1. Parent Information

  2. iDogs Objectives • Provide each student at Thorndale High School with an iPad to provide tools and resources to the 21st century learner. • Technology and a thorough understanding of its use is imperative for success in the current and future job market. • There are countless applications that can be utilized toward individualized learning and interests.

  3. iDog Goals • The school learning environment will improve by supporting and fostering teaching and learning with 21st century tools • Students will achieve higher levels of mastery of all subjects • Students will have an engaging, relevant experience with curriculum materials • Communication among parents, teachers and students should increase through the use of an iPad

  4. iDog Goals • Teachers will improve their teaching by modeling adaptable and flexible teaching and learning strategies • All students at THS will have equal access to iPad devices for use in their classes and at home • Sustain TTIPS Grant programs and Critical Success Factors

  5. Important Dates • March 19 & March 27 – Parent Meeting • Sunday, April 6 – Pre-Release Party 3-5pm • Monday, April 7 – iPads handed out to remaining students

  6. Students will receive • An iPad • A Survivor Case • A Power Brick • A Power Cord • All materials must be returned at the end of the school year in the same condition that they were received

  7. What will this cost you? • TISD will require a once a year Usage Fee of $10 in order for students to receive their iPad • This fee will serve as insurance for the iPad • Students may also be charged up to $50 to repair or replace devices

  8. How can I pay the usage fee? • You may pay here today • Students can bring payment to Jimmy Birch, Lindsey Daniell, or Bill Ihlenfeldt in the Middle School office

  9. iPad Expectations at School • All students are expected to have their iPad fully charged and ready for use each school day • The iPad must stay in the Survivor case given to students by TISD • The case may not be changed in any way (no stickers, decorations, etc.) • Power brick and cord can be kept at home • Teachers will receive staff development throughout the year on instruction using the iPad

  10. iDog Pledge Highlights • I will never leave my iPad unattended • I will never loan my iPad to others • I will protect my iPad (keep away from food, drink, damage, etc.) • I will follow the TISD Acceptable Use Policy • I will return my iPad at the end of the school year (or if unenrolled, etc.) • I will use internet resources for educational purposes only

  11. TISD Acceptable Use Policy Highlights • Follow all district, state, and federal regulations regarding internet use • Video record and photograph only approved content • Use email and other communication responsibly • Bullying is not tolerated • Keep your account information private

  12. What if something happens? • Fees for loss or damage • Power cord - $10 • Power brick - $20 • iPad Case - $45 (Includes stickers, etc) • Broken iPad - $50 deductible • Lost or Stolen iPad – file a police report, $50 deductible • If the iPad is not returned at the end of the year or upon termination of enrollment, the replacement cost for the iPad is due. A Police Report will be filed.

  13. You are In Charge at Home • Make a plan for how you will manage the technology at home • Some ideas include: • Creating a scheduled time for working on the device • Designating a place in your home for working online • Designating a place to charge the device over night so that you remember it in the morning

  14. Internet Access at Home • Students do not have access to the internet from your home unless you provide it for them • Public internet access is available at certain locations across town

  15. Don’t want them online after school? • As the parent, feel free to see what your child is working on • Please take up the iPad at home until it is convenient for you to monitor your child

  16. Internet Access at Home • We realize many of your students have access to the Internet from their phones or at home, and you are already working with them to be safe online. • We want to continue to partner with you to teach your child to use the Internet responsibly and efficiently.

  17. Internet Access at School • Internet access at school will continue to be filtered and monitored by TISD

  18. The App Store, iTunes and Apple ID • Students will be able to download apps and iTunes content onto the iPad • Students may use an existing Apple ID (login and password) that they have created previously • A credit card is not needed to create an Apple ID

  19. Questions? • Jimmy Birch 898-2538 • jbirch@thorndale.txed.net • Paul Baird 898-2321 • paul.baird@thorndale.txed.net • Lindsey Daniell 898-2321 • ldaniell@thorndale.txed.net

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