Emerging Technology: Apple TV in Education Jennifer Byrd Fall 2012 ITEC 7445 Images: Apple -

Overview What is Apple TV? How can Apple TV be used in the classroom? What content area and grade level is most appropriate for Apple TV? Will any other equipment or software be necessary to integrate Apple TV into the classroom? Who will provide technical support for Apple TV?

Overview Continued Does Apple TV promote a safe learning environment for students? What is the cost of implementing Apple TV? How will funding be supported for the implementation of Apple TV? How can Apple TV be used in the classroom to support pedagogy, content, and technology needs in the classroom?

Why Apple? More than 1.5 million iPads are currently in use by students in America. There are currently more than 20,000 education and learning apps available for iPads. The “Big Three” publishers have teamed with iBookstore.

What is Apple TV? Apple TV is a digital media receiver made and sold by Apple Inc. Designed to play digital content from any Mac OS X or Windows computer. Plays content from any iOS device via AirPlay (wireless video mirroring). Outputs video through an HDMI port to a widescreen television.

What is Apple TV? Continued Apple TV serves as a hub for teachers and students using iPads in the classroom. View the following link to see Apple TV being used in a classroom: UC0rLZk UC0rLZk Images: Apple -

How can Apple TV be used? The following are a few uses of Apple TV in the classroom as listed by Instructional Tech Talk: YouTube videos Seamless transition between video clips Annotate documents live with your students Display pictures of student/teacher work Demonstrate apps Play review games Subscribe to Netflix? Show relevant documentaries or shows. Instructional Tech Talk:

Classroom Uses Continued Rent thousands of titles from the iTunes store. Use as an interactive whiteboard (whiteboard apps) Access to iTunes U videos Use of the Khan Academy app Creative project presentations (student ice- breaker collages) Walk the room while still remaining connected In a 1:1 iPad deployment, students can share their screen on the Apple TV Use as a document camera Instructional Tech Talk:

Content Areas and Grade Levels Apple TV can be used: in any grade level. with any content area.

Additional Equipment HDMI cable Widescreen Television Document Camera iPad Images: Apple -

Tech Support Apple TV comes with complimentary telephone technical support within 90 days of purchase. Apple provides Tech support under contract. Local Tech support from CCSD and technology teachers in the school. Images: Apple -

Safe Learning Environment Internet Safety is always of utmost importance. No additional filters are needed as Apple TV is a hub for information display.

$$ What is the Cost? $$ Apple TV can be purchased for $ Apple TV, a flat screen television, a document camera, and a can be purchased for $1200.

$$ What is the Cost? $$ Continued Apple TV Epson PowerLite 95 Projector – $645Epson PowerLite 95 Projector – $645 or Existing VGA Projectoror Existing VGA Projector with Kanex Adapter - $60 Apple iPad - $499Apple iPad - $499 Apple TV – $99Apple TV – $99 Logitech Speakers – $79Logitech Speakers – $79 Total w/Projector – $1,322 Total w/out Projector – $737 SMART Board SMART Interactive Board – $1350SMART Interactive Board – $1350 LCD Projector – $645LCD Projector – $645 Wall Mount – $245Wall Mount – $245 VGA Cabling – $50VGA Cabling – $50 USB Audio System – $240USB Audio System – $240 Professional Installation – $149Professional Installation – $149 Minimum Total – $2,679 I recommend using a widescreen television, however Apple TV can also be used with a projector. Below is a side-by-side comparison of Apple TV and a SmartBoard as prepared byInstructional TechTalk on October 16,

Funding For Apple TV Federal Funding Grants: Perkins, ITEF _aid/grants/ _aid/grants/ Apple Financial Services for Education ces/

Content, Pedagogy, Technology (T-Pack) Student-directed lessons and activities Increases Communication Increases Collaboration Engages Learners Increases LoTi

Summary Apple TV provides multiple learning opportunities. Apple TV is cost effective. Apple TV is easy to install. Apple TV allows for heightened levels of student engagement and LoTi.

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