1. Middle School iPad Projects School Year 2014-2015 Alki Discovery Gaiser Jason Lee Jefferson McLoughlin

2. It All Starts Here!  What is the plan?  What has happened so far?  What do I need to know now?  What will happen next?

3. What’s the plan?  Over the next four school years, all district students in grades 3-12 will receive devices  Fall 2014: Middle schools  Fall 2015: High schools  Fall 2016: 5th grade  Fall 2017: 3rd and 4th

4. Building on successes  Alki and McLoughlin well underway with iPads  Many lessons learned, both in the classroom and beyond  Next round of schools benefit from their growing expertise What has happened so far?

5. Getting All the in a Row  Planning for the school implementation  Training for all teachers  Orientations and basic lessons for students on how to use iPads What Will Happen Next?

6. Dedicated Support Team  Instructional Technology Facilitator  Teacher Technology Lead  Building Technology Assistant  Teacher Librarian What Will Happen Next?

7. iPad Lessons for Students  Teachers deliver lessons in classrooms  Digital citizenship  Using the iPad  Safety and security  Basic training What Will Happen Next?

8. 1. Parent Information Night 2. Fill out Forms Acceptable Use Policy Assurance 3. Turn in completed forms If opting in to assurance plan, pay for it in business office. 4. Student Orientation Appropriate Use Safety & Security Digital Citizenship 5. Student receives device! Ongoing training throughout school year. OR Getting Devices in Students’ Hands

9. Optional Assurance Program Benefits What Do I Need to Know Now? With Assurance Without Assurance Cost to family to repair damage to iPad (Example: A broken screen costs approximately $150 to repair) *Limited number of occurrences. $0* Cost of repair Cost to family to replace lost or stolen iPad $150$479

10. Optional Assurance Program Cost What Do I Need to Know Now? Annual Cost of Assurance Program* Standard $35 Reduced Lunch $20 Free Lunch $10 * Families with more than two children will only have to pay for two enrollments

11. How Can Parents Help?  Make sure iPad is charged every night  Find a secure location at home  Help your child become a good digital citizen  Make rules for use of the iPad at home Photo by Troy Wayrynen / The Columbian October 28, 2010 What Do I Need to Know Now?

12. Frequently Asked Questions 1.Will students take the iPads home? Yes 2.What else will students get with their iPad? Plug, charging cord, required case 3.What apps will be on the iPad? Student iPads will be pre-loaded with educational apps selected by teachers and district technology specialists. What Do I Need to Know Now?

13. Frequently Asked Questions 4.Can students or parents load their own apps on the iPads? No. Syncing to other computers or accounts will be disabled. 5.Is Wi-Fi necessary to use iPads at home? No. If parents wish to allow access to home Wi-Fi network, they can do so. 6.Is the Internet filtered on the iPads? Yes, both at school and at home. What Do I Need to Know Now?

14. Frequently Asked Questions 7.When will students be able to use iPads at school? Students should bring their iPad charged to school every day. Teachers & administrators will decide when and where iPads can be used during the school day. What Do I Need to Know Now?

15. Frequently Asked Questions 8.What happens if students use their iPads inappropriately?  Progressive discipline applies for any inappropriate use of the iPad  Students may be fined $5 for tampering with the iPad settings  Students may have additional restrictions applied to their iPads What Do I Need to Know Now?

16. Frequently Asked Questions 9.Can students bring in their own iPad instead of a district one? No. Success of the 1:1 project is based on students having the same device, apps and functionality. Some apps require access to internal networks not available on the BYOD network. What Do I Need to Know Now?

17. Frequently Asked Questions 10. Can I sign paperwork or pay for Assurance program now? After June 1, parents can sign and submit forms for the coming school year. If interested, they can pay for Assurance for the following year as well. What Do I Need to Know Now?

18. Technology Use rules: Must be signed by both student and parent/guardian Return to school Business Office with both signatures. Assurance Form: Must be signed by parent/guardian Return the signed form and money to Business Office If opting out of Assurance, you must still return the signed form.

19. Additional information: welearn.vansd.org