Jason Weber and Paul Chepolis describe the terrific potential of the iPad in education—while also cutting through the hype and acknowledging the realities of challenges organizations must face to successfully deploy these devices. Originally presented at NJASA/NJSBA Spring 2012.

1. iPads Pilot to Performance
From potential to results

2. 2
Why?

3. 2 Why are you interested in
the iPad?
Why?

4. 2 Why are you interested in
the iPad?
What do you hope to gain
from introducing any
Why? technology resource into
the classroom?

5. 2 Why are you interested in
the iPad?
What do you hope to gain
from introducing any
Why? technology resource into
the classroom?
Efficiency and
effectiveness

6. 3 Jason Weber
Director of Technology
Paul Chepolis
Intro Assistant Director of Technology
Clinton Township School District
iPad implementation in 2010

7. 4
Insanely Great
• Affordability
• Capabilities
• Versatility
• App Model

8. 4
Insanely Great
• Affordability
• Capabilities Potential to break
down barriers to
• Versatility learning
• App Model

9. 5 The iPad is a computer ...
but different.
Changes and challenges:
Challenges • Operational
• Instructional

10. 6 Understand true costs
$399 plus ...
• Keyboard/Case
• Cart
Budget •
•
Controller/server
Accessories
• Software
• “Consumables”
• Insurance

11. 6 Understand true costs
$399 plus ...
• Keyboard/Case
• Cart
Budget •
•
Controller/server
Accessories
• Software
True cost closer to $700.
Depreciate over x years.
• “Consumables”
• Insurance

12. 7
Technology Acceptance
• Decentralized • Compatibility
• No user accounts • Existing environment
• 1:1 assumption • Productivity suite
• Remote management • Wiki
• Evolving tools • Bandwidth
• Annual cycle • Security

13. 8 • “Taxpayers”
• “Apple bling”
• Consumer device
• Unprecedented
Public adoption rate
• Focus on lower
costs and
instructional
appropriateness

14. 9
From 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

15. 10 • Resources
• Assessment
• Content creation
Elements • Communication
of Instruction • Collaboration
• Personalization

16. 11
• Web-enabled
• Local network
Resources • Electronic texts
• E-publications

17. 12
• Classroom polling
• Demonstration of
Assessment comprehension
• Student portfolios

18. 13
• Productivity (iWork)
Content • Multimedia (iLife)
• Student portfolios
Creation

19. 14 • Wiki
• Email
• Messaging
Communication
• Content sharing
& Collaboration • Critical feedback
• Curation

20. 15
• Differentiation
Personalization
• Accessibility
• Applications

21. 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.

22. 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”

23. 18 • Pilot until
comfortable.
• Start with a
manageable group,
Expectations your “seed”.
• Focus on getting it
right, rather than
effect size.

24. 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.

25. 20
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