PARENT PRESENTATIONMAY 13, 2013

Saucon Valley School District1:1 iPad Program

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•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

MR. COLBERT AND

MS. CHUHRAN

TECHNOLOGY COORDINATORS

iPad Demonstration

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/

INSURANCE - MR. HALCISAKIPAD SECURITY - MR. HANSSEN

PAPERLESS ASSIGNMENTS - ITEAMAPPS - ITEAM

GENERAL QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE IPAD PROGRAM -

MS CHUHRAN, MR. COLBERT, DR. ATKINSON,

MS BERNARDO, MRS. SCHLOTTER

Questions and Answers

Display Centers in "Pond" and Main Lobbies