Top 10 Things NOT to do in a 1:1 iPad Initiative « Part of the benefit of jumping forward with a 1:1 iPad deployment like we have tried is that we get the opportunity to impart knowledge to other districts looking to do a similar initiative.
While that might not seem like a benefit, it actually also means we can make some mistakes because there is not a long history of this type of deployment in the world. Many districts have had 1:1 Laptop projects, which we have benefited from and could easily be applied to this list I’m about to share. However, for the sake of our specific district, and the questions I get from other districts on a daily basis, I’m going to break down the ten things you should NOT do when implementing a 1:1 iPad program. 1.
Do NOT wait until the last minute to give them to staff. 2. We planned the launch day as perfectly as we could have, but there are always a couple of issues to deal with. 3. Don’t Ctrl 4. 5. 6. It’s not all about scores kids…heh heh! Teaching Innovation Is About More Than iPads in the Classroom « My Other Blog. Posted on December 14, 2012 by johnp See on Scoop.it – mrpbps iDevices. Cageless Thinking: Innovation and Creativity in Education. It has taken months of preparation and a ridiculously steep learning curve, but last week I finally got a class set of 30 iPads up and running.
In just 3 teaching days I have learnt a huge amount about what works, what doesn’t and what the future of education might be. Live Report from the first iPad Summit. I recently had the privilege of attending the first iPad Summit hosted by Ed Tech Teacher at Harvard Medical School.
The conference brought together over 500 educators and experts from around the globe to consider one digital tool — the Apple iPad. The conference was one of the most innovative and exhilarating experiences I have had as an educator. This conference was unique: It didn’t focus on pedagogy or broad tools or philosophy. Instead, participants gave all their attention to a single piece of technology and how it might be applied in the realm of education. iPad Classroom Next Term? – 10 Things to Consider. If the iPad is making a ‘move’ on your classroom this year then these ten points are worth considering: Check your wireless network for everything from capacity to ‘dead-zones’.
Leave no stone unturned as a failing wireless network will severely hamper iPad use in school.Be hands on with apps/methods you might ask students to use and see what it is like to produce ‘work’. The iPad is just a device and without an informed educator it will be ineffective as a learning tool.Set out clear behaviour guidelines and link them to school policy. Consistent expectations when using the iPads can help prevent the device from being a disruption.Don’t expect an app to ‘teach’ a lesson. A Guide for Teachers as You Prepare for iPads - Workshops.
Implementation. We will make everything easy.
Thats a promise For many schools the process of new technology implementation can be a daunting one – but working with iTeach can make deployment and roll out of iPads simple and ensure a smooth end to end process. We will work with your School, SLT and its staff and produce a detailed and bespoke implementation plan for iPad – so whether you are rolling out to selected teachers, the entire staff or the whole school, all of this information and guidance will be readily available. We’re great at what we do because we cover everything that needs covered: Network Requirements (wifi)Infrastructure NeedsBudget planning and proposalsPurchase ordering Support programsSecurity considerationsAcceptable use policyIn class deploymentSoftware InstallationTraining plansApp purchase set up1:1 Program potentialSupply of accessoriesParents nights.
iPad implementation. Appaday.wikispaces.com/file/view/iPad+Implementation+Planning+Worksheet+v2.5+Reduced.pdf. Practical advice & guides for iPad implementations in education. Recently a number of links have crossed my networked wires regarding the Apple iPad and I thought I would share a few here together with some of my own observations. iPads in Education.
Preparing Your School for an iPad Implementation. This post by Sam Gliksman over on the iPad Educators ning consists of a comprehensive list of questions and considerations that any education organisation should consider if implementing an iPad rollout. Factors covered in the article include infrastructure, wireless connectivity, device management, content distribution, pedagogy, eBooks, and the wider community. Interestingly the list considers lighting and glare in classrooms. One additional consideration is whether or not the teaching community actually wants to utilise iPads.
Kathy Schrock: iPads in the Classroom The indefatigable Kathy Schrock has created a valuable site that supports her presentations concerning the iPad as well as links to complementary iPad resources and instructional guides. iPad Implementation in Schools. I sat down this morning with the intention of writing a post about things schools should consider before rolling out an iPad implementation.
This was going to be a great list, covering everything from network needs to classroom setup to content management. But then I realized I already had already read this list. iPads in Education published a blog a while back titled “Preparing Your School for an iPad Implementation.” Their list, which is much more comprehensive than anything I would have created on my own, can be found here. I would however, like to take a few moments to delve deeper into a few questions raised in the article. “Have you discussed how the use of iPads will be integrated into your educational processes?”