ipad presentation august 2014 manchester community schools

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Manchester Community Schools 1 to 1 iPad Initiative (the following video was recorded in 2012) Please view this entire presentation with your child or children. It contains important information about their use of the iPad.

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iPad presentation for all incoming 5th grade and new students to Manchester Community Schools, Manchester MI

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  • 1. Please view this entire presentation with your child or children. It contains important information about their use of the iPad.

2. Nine months - $35 with a $50 deductible (3 or more children taking iPads home $100 cap). Cash or check made payable to Manchester Community Schools. Keep our claims down and our rates low by keeping the iPad at home and school. Keep the iPad in its case at all times no exceptions. All forms available electronically at manchesterschools.com scroll to bottom 3. Student centered Challenged Based Learning, Flipped Differentiated Blended Relevant 24/7 Research based/data driven assessments Engaging Individualized Rigorous Collaborative, Adaptable and Flexible 4. Collaborative Critical thinkers Effective oral/written communications Real Life Skills Creative Problem Solvers Confident! Good citizens 5. 16 gig, wi-fi, built in camera and video Apps for education are evaluated and requested by grade/department Paid apps are installed Students are not able to add their own apps. School email is set up on the iPad Keep the power adapter and cable at home we will have charging stations at school in classrooms and the media center. BE PREPARED CHARGE YOUR IPAD AT HOME. 6. Bring your iPad to class as you would your pen/pencil it is that important. Bring your iPad to school fully charged. Charging stations at school media center, office, classrooms, etc. Battery should last 8-10 hours close apps to conserve battery. Never share information over the Internet about yourself, including name, age, gender, phone number, or where you live. Collaborate, create, develop critical thinking skills 7. Video and Photo features ASK permission before recording an individual or a group DO NOT PLUG THE IPAD INTO ANY COMPUTER OR ALL APPS AND DATA WILL BE GONE. This will be the iPad you use for the entire time you are at Manchester Community Schools. BE CAREFUL WITH THE IPAD AT ALL TIMES. THE SCREEN IS GLASS AND WILL BREAK. Go to our home page manchesterschools.us - Information Portal, 1 to 1 iPad link for more information. 8. The iPads are enrolled in a management system. All iPads are filtered both on and off campus through our management system. 9. iPads are set to NON-explicit content Students will be notified by their teacher when there are videos and/or documents in Absolute Safe. No internet access at home? Inform an adult/teacher. It is possible to get all assignments on the iPad without internet. Apps are downloaded with the generic school account. Using generic school accounts maintains our licensing for all paid apps. 10. Teachers/parents/guardians may check the iPad at any time. Clean your Ipad with a dry, lint-free cloth. REPORT any lost or missing iPad immediately to the office. A police report will be needed to allow the tracking to be turned on to find the missing/stolen iPad. If you wait to report the missing iPad, it may not be recoverable. What to do if not working? Report to the media center with the problem an adult will take care of any technical issues. A Google doc will be sent to all students for basic troubleshooting tips. 11. Do not make any changes to the cover. You can purchase your own case if you wish to distinguish your iPad from others. The iPad case you use must cover the corners and protect the iPad. All parent/student purchased cases must be approved by Technology. Students please use your iPads at home for class work and reinforcing the learning that goes on at school. Do not share your iPad with your friends or family. Changes can be made that may disable your iPad if used by someone other than yourself. 12. We hope this looping presentation has answered many questions you may have. If not, please feel free to direct any of your questions to [email protected] (technology department) for additional information.