The document discusses how schools can purchase apps in bulk using Apple's Volume Purchase Program (VPP). Key points: - VPP allows schools to purchase 20 or more of the same app at a discounted price (usually 50% off) without paying sales tax. - Volume vouchers are purchased by departments and redeemed by the district's VPP facilitator to obtain redemption codes, which are distributed to teachers to download apps. - Schools create iTunes accounts for the VPP portal to purchase apps and separate accounts for downloading free apps. - The facilitator tracks purchases through the VPP portal and provides documentation to the business office.

1. Purchasing Apps for Your
iPads
Using the Volume Purchase Program (VPP)

2. We Love Free Apps!
Benefits:
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Can be added directly to the device
No personal credit cards needed
Use of one OJR iTunes account to allow for easy updates
Users can view apps "purchased" with the account already
(apps installed on other devices, etc.)
This account is different than an app-purchasing
account.
Let's find out why...

3. What is VPP?
The VPP allows educational institutions to purchase apps in
volume
Apps are distributed the apps in the form of redemption codes to
users
Purchasing 20 or more of the same app, a discounted price
applies (usually 50% off!)
Districts are not charged sales tax on any purchases through the
VPP
Keeping track of purchases is easier (and the business office happy!)

4. I'm Confused...
(click for iPad help on our website)
Why are there multiple accounts?
To allow for the ability to download free apps, email accounts
have been created to access the iTunes "App Store".
These accounts can be used directly on the iPad for FREE apps
Different accounts have been created to specifically access the
VPP Portal (like the App Store), but instead a website for purchasing
apps
These accounts are used specifically for purchasing apps
in the VPP Portal website.

5. "One Size" Does Not Fit All iPads
iPads do not have to have an identical setup.
What if students or a class has a specialized need?
(assistive technology, ESL, etc.)
Apps may be purchased using the Volume Purchase
Program (VPP) via Apple.
What does this look like?

6. A Visual Look at the
VPP Process

7. What is the process in OJR?
Volume Vouchers (look similar to gift cards) are purchased by
respective departments
Elena Tobin is the district VPP Facilitator.
Her role:
Redeem volume voucher cards to purchase apps
Pass along redemption code(s) to teachers for app downloads
Principals and other administrators can request paid apps
Some are requested by the Special Education department

8. What is the process in OJR?
Volume Vouchers are redeemed on the VPP portal
site:
https://volume.itunes.apple.com/us/store
Our accounts are already created

9. VPP Portal
Online site that allows the Program Facilitator to
search for and purchase apps

10. Ordering Apps
Ordering is all done via the VPP portal
Price of app, quantity and subtotal is provided.

11. What Does the
VPP Facilitator See?
This image shows purchase history
The "Download Spreadsheet" link provides the code
users will need to install a purchased app.

12. Installing a Purchased App
Users can be emailed a link with the code
OR just the code can be shared
The VPP Facilitator will indicate which iTunes
account to use (set up by department as the
need arises)
Log into the App Store using the designated
account, click on "Redeem” and the app installs
automatically.

13. Documentation
After Volume Vouchers are purchased, the business
office is provided the following information:
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Invoice of the app order
How many licenses were purchased (codes)
Serial number of redeemed card
Who received the app(s)

14. Questions & Answers
Who handles Volume Voucher card purchases?
Volume Vouchers should always be purchased by building
administration, Apple has helpful tips here
Is any purchased app OJR property?
Yes, making sure the apps are redeemed with a school iTunes account.
A redemption code can be removed from one device to be used on another
(in the event of a broken or new issued device)
Is there a formal approval process?
With the exception of the special education department, No.
However, app purchases should always be discussed with building
administration, and vetted for appropriate content, curriculum connection, etc.