This document describes the iWizards program at Mercy High School, which provides leadership opportunities for students through technology-focused projects. The iWizards are recognized by Apple for innovation and help orient new students on iPad use. They work on projects like logo design, tutorials, and tech demonstrations. Members gain skills in collaboration, leadership, and public speaking. The goal is to empower students through hands-on learning while preparing some for future IT careers.

1. Empower
Your iWizards
!
Larry Baker!
Mercy High School
Logo Design by Hadley
Recognized
by
Apple
as
a
distinguished
school
for
innovation,
leadership,
and
educational
excellence.

2. Larry Baker (@labcbaker)
Associate Principal, Mercy
High School!
Apple Distinguished
Educator!
Teaches “Technology
Leadership” at Madonna
University

3. Find All Links & Slides at !
Larry’s Opinion Drive-thru
Follow Larry @labcbaker

4. iTunes U Resources
iTunes U Course
“Create a Student Tech
Team at Your School!”!
iTunes U Course
“Becoming a Digital
School Administrator”

5. Multi Touch iBook

6. iWizards’ Membership:!
Open Application
Gives unique leadership
opportunities!
Tap special interests of
some students!
Presents young students
with front-to-the-line
activity.

7. Google Form Application

8. iWizard Formation

9. iWizard Formation
http://lucygrayconsulting.com/

10. iWizard Formation
What is your iPad
superpower?!
Chose name?!
Conferenced with other
groups!
Created a Ning!
Brainstormed projects

11. iWizard Team Characteristics
Student Centered!
Project Oriented!
Flat Leadership !
Extracurricular!
Floating Membership

12. Social Activities iWizards

13. Initial Activities:!
Enrichments
http://www.google.com/about/jobs/lifeatgoogle/buzz-about-google.html

14. Initial Activities:!
Logo/T-Shirt Development

15. Initial Activities:!
Open House Demonstrations

16. First Project:!
New Student iPad Orientation

17. Orientation Checklist

18. Orientation Topics
Schoology / Dropbox!
Pages / Printing!
iAnnotate PDF!
iMovie / Keynote

19. Orientation Resource Creation

20. iWizard Tutorial

21. Mentor Invitation

22. Mentor Commitment
Dress Rehearsal
last day of school
Presence on
Orientation Day

23. August ’13 iPad Orientation

24. Many Benefits to iWizards

25. Confidence

26. Empowerment

27. Collaboration

28. Leadership

29. Composure

30. Mastery

31. Presentation Skills

32. A Parent’s Perspective

33. Open House Demonstrations

34. 2014 Round II - New Members

35. 2014 - New Project Teams

36. 2014 Round II - New Tutorials

37. 2014 Tech Talk Exhibits

38. Web Site / App Development

39. !
Sharing Ideas at a Google
Hangout with the Tech
Sherpas of Central
Maine & the Genius
Squad of Minnesota!

40. Future Plans - 1:1 Tutorials

41. Future Plans - I.T. Internships
Danville, IL, Tech Team

42. Future Plans - Enrichments

43. Future Plans - Revive M-Hub

44. Find All Links & Slides at !
Larry’s Opinion Drive-thru
Follow Larry @labcbaker