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Saucon Valley School District 1:1 iPad Program . Parent Presentation May 13, 2013. The Plan. 2011-2012 School Year Formed a team of stakeholders (Parents, Students, Educators) Investigated other programs and devices Developed a comprehensive plan Prepared for phased implementation
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Saucon Valley School District1:1 iPad Program Parent Presentation May 13, 2013
The Plan • 2011-2012School Year • Formed a team of stakeholders (Parents, Students, Educators) • Investigated other programs and devices • Developed a comprehensive plan • Prepared for phased implementation • Hosted professional development with 7th grade faculty
2012-2013 School Year • Implement "1 to 1" pilot with 7th grade (Class of 2018) • Focused professional development with 7th grade faculty • Small number of iPads assigned in grades 5/6 classrooms • iPads provided to grade 8 teachers • Surveys completed in June 2013 • Study the pilot and make corrections
The Plan cont... • 2013-2014 School Year • Extend "1 to 1" up one level to the 8th Grade • 7th (Class of 2019) and 8th (Class of 2018) • CURRENT 7th grade students will receive their original iPads in grade 8 • 7th grade students will receive new iPads and cases (sleeves), families will want to determine if a personal case is needed, as well as other optional items • iPads will be distributed within the first 2 weeks of school and be sent home by late October AFTER Digital Citizenship class has started
iPad Demonstration Mr. Colbert And Ms. Chuhran Technology Coordinators
Logistics • The first month or two • 30 lessons (use and acceptable use) • During Extension Period OR for Band/Chorus students, during Related Arts (Music class) • Use in class with teachers • A word about insurance – Mr. Halcisak • A word about safety and security • Parent Support Nights TBA (see District calendar) • Regular surveys to determine impact (faculty, students and parents) • Displays tables in "Pond" & Main Lobbies • Follow our blog: http://saucon1to1.blogspot.com/
Display Centers in "Pond" and Main Lobbies Questions and Answers Insurance - Mr. Halcisak iPad Security - Mr. Hanssen Paperless Assignments - iTeam Apps - iTeam General Questions Related to the iPad Program - MsChuhran, Mr. Colbert, Dr. Atkinson, MsBernardo, Mrs. Schlotter