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iPads Pilot to Performance From potential to results

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2Why?

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2 Why are you interested in the iPad?Why?

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2 Why are you interested in the iPad? What do you hope to gain from introducing anyWhy? technology resource into the classroom?

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2 Why are you interested in the iPad? What do you hope to gain from introducing anyWhy? technology resource into the classroom? Efficiency and effectiveness

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3 Jason Weber Director of Technology Paul ChepolisIntro Assistant Director of Technology Clinton Township School District iPad implementation in 2010

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4Insanely Great• Affordability• Capabilities• Versatility• App Model

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4Insanely Great• Affordability• Capabilities Potential to break down barriers to• Versatility learning• App Model

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5 The iPad is a computer ... but different. Changes and challenges:Challenges • Operational • Instructional

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6 Understand true costs $399 plus ... • Keyboard/Case • CartBudget • • Controller/server Accessories • Software • “Consumables” • Insurance

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6 Understand true costs $399 plus ... • Keyboard/Case • Cart Budget • • Controller/server Accessories • SoftwareTrue cost closer to $700.Depreciate over x years. • “Consumables” • Insurance

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7Technology Acceptance• Decentralized • Compatibility • No user accounts • Existing environment • 1:1 assumption • Productivity suite • Remote management • Wiki• Evolving tools • Bandwidth • Annual cycle • Security

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8 • “Taxpayers” • “Apple bling” • Consumer device • UnprecedentedPublic adoption rate • Focus on lower costs and instructional appropriateness

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9From Operations To Instruction • Operational readiness is necessary, but not sufficient for a successful deployment • True measure of success is improvement in instructional practice • Focus on how these devices make for more efficient and effective instruction

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10 • Resources • Assessment • Content creationElements • Communicationof Instruction • Collaboration • Personalization

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11 • Web-enabled • Local networkResources • Electronic texts • E-publications

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12 • Classroom polling • Demonstration ofAssessment comprehension • Student portfolios

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13 • Productivity (iWork)Content • Multimedia (iLife) • Student portfoliosCreation

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14 • Wiki • Email • MessagingCommunication • Content sharing& Collaboration • Critical feedback • Curation

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15 • DifferentiationPersonalization • Accessibility • Applications

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16 Evaluate• Measure the contribution of the tool based on how much it improves the efficiency and effectiveness of each of these elements.• Don’t get distracted by massive application catalog.• Focus on functions.• Not a “magic bullet”. The best instructional resource is still the teacher. iPad is a catalyst.

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17 We understand the operational needs, and the role of the device in the classroom, now what?Staff Development• Get the right people in the • Informal pilot right seats • Academy • Instructional focus, passion, innovative spirit—risk takers • Pull-in model • “Champions” • “Breadcrumbs”

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18 • Pilot until comfortable. • Start with a manageable group,Expectations your “seed”. • Focus on getting it right, rather than effect size.

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19 What do you hope to gain from introducing any technology resource into the classroom? Efficiency and effectiveness.Why? Applies to ANY classroom technology. Successful use requires harmony of instructional goals, budget feasibility, support, and leadership.

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20 A copy of this presentation will be available on: Q&A LDontech.com Logiki.com