The document discusses student devices at a school from 2016-2018. It considers whether iPads are best suited for the classroom and notes they engage students but alone don't improve education. It explores replacing computer labs and introducing online exams. Options discussed include a hybrid laptop/tablet, providing two different devices by year level, and committing to research, consultation, and professional development before making any decisions about new devices.

1. STUDENT DEVICES
2016-2018

2. “… it’s still unclear
whether the iPad is
the device best
suited to the
classroom …”
“The iPad brings that
engagement to a very
personal level. It offers
students different ways to
learn that meet their unique
learning needs …”
“… while the technology
opens up many exciting
opportunities for learning,
tablets themselves are not
going to improve education.”

3. Discussion Time
Based upon the article “Why Some Schools Are Selling All
Their iPads” and the key question …
Do you believe the iPad program has succeeded at Faith?

4. “ … it’s really
challenging for schools
to have confidence when
they make a decision.”
When it Comes to Devices

5. LOCAL CONSIDERATIONS
 A move towards reducing the number of computer labs
(limited, if any, further capital outlay)
 A SACE decision to introduce online examinations as
from 2018
 A “ONE FEE” policy at Faith in order to ensure full
transparency of costs for parents
 A decision to include the provision of a device within
this fee

6. ANY DECISION SHOULD …
“ … not really (focus upon) which
device is better but which device
can (best meet) the school’s
learning goals …”
“ … asked if teachers wanted a
tablet or a laptop, the answer was
‘Both’ …”

7. ONE OPTION: HYBRID DEVICES
A mixture of two or more devices; each with its own unique
characteristics and benefits.
Or, for our purposes …
A laptop with a detachable tablet device.
ALERT
NO DECISIONS HAVE
BEEN MADE

8. ONE SUGGESTION: 2 DEVICES
1 for Years 8-10, 1 for Years 11-12
Year Level 2016 2017 2018
8 New Device A New Device A New Device A
9 iPad New Device A New Device A
10 iPad iPad New Device A
11 BYO New Device B New Device B
12 BYO BYO New Device B

9. HERE IS A COMMITMENT…

10. … A COMMITMENT TO …
Research and Testing of a Range of Devices
Consultation with eLearning and Curriculum
Committees
Consultation with Students
Regular updates to Staff via eLearning Newsletter and
Meetings
Presentation of Options to Staff for Discussion
A Promise of Significant, Ongoing PD with any new
Device
A “Staggered Rollout” Across 2016/2017