August 2012August 2012Defiance High SchoolDefiance High School

iPad 2-Parent iPad 2-Parent MeetingMeeting

iPad in EducationiPad in EducationThey are to be used in class and at They are to be used in class and at home during the school year to replace home during the school year to replace textbooks, allow students to correspond textbooks, allow students to correspond with teachers and turn in papers and with teachers and turn in papers and homework assignments, and preserve a homework assignments, and preserve a record of student work in digital record of student work in digital portfolios.portfolios.

iPad at Defiance High iPad at Defiance High SchoolSchool

Our students live in a digital world, altered by ever-Our students live in a digital world, altered by ever-changing technology. Whether they are described as changing technology. Whether they are described as "Digital Natives" or "21st Century Learners", we, as "Digital Natives" or "21st Century Learners", we, as educators are well aware that students today are educators are well aware that students today are very different from past years. very different from past years.

This generation of 21st Century Learners can absorb This generation of 21st Century Learners can absorb a great deal of information at super-charged speed a great deal of information at super-charged speed whether it is transmitted via a cell phone, television, whether it is transmitted via a cell phone, television, the Internet, or MP3 player. Digital students are the Internet, or MP3 player. Digital students are masters of varying types of technology. These masters of varying types of technology. These students are always connected with their peers and students are always connected with their peers and the world through technology.the world through technology.

It is our vision at Defiance City Schools to It is our vision at Defiance City Schools to incorporate these 21st Century Skills into our incorporate these 21st Century Skills into our classrooms. An classroom environment that classrooms. An classroom environment that encourages collaboration and online learning will encourages collaboration and online learning will better engage our students, preparing them for the better engage our students, preparing them for the adult world. adult world.

We look forward to the challenge!We look forward to the challenge!

Cost of iPad 2Cost of iPad 2$50.00 per year.$50.00 per year.

This agreement covers the iPad loaned to the This agreement covers the iPad loaned to the student against all damage or loss over $50.00. student against all damage or loss over $50.00. Coverage is 24 hours per day. Coverage is 24 hours per day.

This coverage is effective from the date this This coverage is effective from the date this required form and premium payment are required form and premium payment are received by the school through the date on received by the school through the date on which the iPad is required to be returned in which the iPad is required to be returned in good order to the school.good order to the school.

Participation is totally voluntary. If a student Participation is totally voluntary. If a student does not participate they will not be allowed to does not participate they will not be allowed to take their iPad off school property.take their iPad off school property.

Cost of iPad 2Cost of iPad 2Accessories (charger and case) and damages valued at less the $50.00 are NOT covered and are the sole

responsibility of the student.

Accidental DamageVsNeglect/Abuse

Fee Waiver/Free Fee Waiver/Free and Reduced and Reduced

LunchLunchThese programs do not apply to the These programs do not apply to the iPad Program.iPad Program.

Weekly, Monthly, or other payment Weekly, Monthly, or other payment options may be arranged by contacting options may be arranged by contacting Defiance High School Principal’s Office.Defiance High School Principal’s Office.

iPad PoliciesiPad PoliciesThere are four documents that must be read and/or signed There are four documents that must be read and/or signed before an iPad will be issued to a student. Those documents can before an iPad will be issued to a student. Those documents can be read below, The iPad Manual is a comprehensive overview of be read below, The iPad Manual is a comprehensive overview of the iPad project that also includes these documents.the iPad project that also includes these documents.

1. Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) - To be read by parents and 1. Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) - To be read by parents and studentsstudents

2. AUP Acceptance Page - To be signed by parents and students2. AUP Acceptance Page - To be signed by parents and students

3. iPad Loan Agreement - To be read by parents and students3. iPad Loan Agreement - To be read by parents and students

4. Technology Protection Fund (TPF)- To be signed by parents4. Technology Protection Fund (TPF)- To be signed by parents

http://www.defiancecityschools.org/iPadAUP.aspxhttp://www.defiancecityschools.org/iPadAUP.aspx

iPad Loan iPad Loan AgreementAgreementOne Apple iPad, charger and case are being lent to the Student One Apple iPad, charger and case are being lent to the Student

and are in good working order. It is the Student's responsibility to and are in good working order. It is the Student's responsibility to care for the equipment and ensure that it is retained in a safe care for the equipment and ensure that it is retained in a safe environment.environment.

This equipment is, and at all times remains, the Property of This equipment is, and at all times remains, the Property of Defiance City Schools and is herewith lent to the student for Defiance City Schools and is herewith lent to the student for educational purposes only for the Academic School Year. educational purposes only for the Academic School Year.

The student may not deface or destroy this property in any way. The student may not deface or destroy this property in any way. Inappropriate use of the machine may result in the student losing Inappropriate use of the machine may result in the student losing their right to use the iPad. The equipment will be returned when their right to use the iPad. The equipment will be returned when requested by Defiance City Schools, or sooner, if the student requested by Defiance City Schools, or sooner, if the student withdraws from Defiance High School prior to the end of the school withdraws from Defiance High School prior to the end of the school year.year.

Identification labels have been placed on the iPad. These labels Identification labels have been placed on the iPad. These labels are not to be removed or modified. If they become damaged or are not to be removed or modified. If they become damaged or missing contact tech support for replacements. Additional missing contact tech support for replacements. Additional stickers, labels, tags, or markings of any kind are not to be added stickers, labels, tags, or markings of any kind are not to be added to the machine.to the machine.

An email account will be available for each Student to use for An email account will be available for each Student to use for appropriate academic communication with other students and appropriate academic communication with other students and staff members only. This email is for communication within the staff members only. This email is for communication within the school district.school district.

Parent Parent ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesSupervise my child's use of the iPad at home;Supervise my child's use of the iPad at home;

Discuss our family's values and expectations regarding Discuss our family's values and expectations regarding the use of the Internet and email at home;the use of the Internet and email at home;

Supervise my child's use of the Internet and email;Supervise my child's use of the Internet and email;

Will not attempt to repair the iPad, nor will I attempt Will not attempt to repair the iPad, nor will I attempt clean it with anything other than a soft, dry cloth;clean it with anything other than a soft, dry cloth;

Report to the school any problems with the iPad I will Report to the school any problems with the iPad I will not load or delete any software from the iPad;not load or delete any software from the iPad;

Make sure my child recharges the iPad battery nightly;Make sure my child recharges the iPad battery nightly;

Make sure my child brings the iPad to school every day;Make sure my child brings the iPad to school every day;

Understand that if my child comes to school without the Understand that if my child comes to school without the iPad, I may be called to bring it to school;iPad, I may be called to bring it to school;

Agree to make sure that the iPad is returned to school Agree to make sure that the iPad is returned to school when requested and upon my child's withdrawal from when requested and upon my child's withdrawal from Defiance High School.Defiance High School.

Student Student ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesTreat the iPad with care by not dropping it, getting it wet, Treat the iPad with care by not dropping it, getting it wet,

leaving it outdoors, or using it with food or drink nearby;leaving it outdoors, or using it with food or drink nearby;

Will not lend the iPad to anyone, not even my friends or Will not lend the iPad to anyone, not even my friends or siblings; it will stay in my possession at all times;siblings; it will stay in my possession at all times;

Will not load any software onto the iPad;Will not load any software onto the iPad;

Will not remove programs or files from the iPad;Will not remove programs or files from the iPad;

Will not give personal information when using the iPad;Will not give personal information when using the iPad;

Will bring the iPad to school everyday;Will bring the iPad to school everyday;

Agree that email (or any other computer communication) should Agree that email (or any other computer communication) should be used only for appropriate, legitimate, and responsible be used only for appropriate, legitimate, and responsible communicationcommunication

Will keep all accounts and passwords assigned to me secure, Will keep all accounts and passwords assigned to me secure, and will not share these with any other students;and will not share these with any other students;

Will not attempt to repair the iPad;Will not attempt to repair the iPad;

I will return the iPad when requested and upon my withdrawal I will return the iPad when requested and upon my withdrawal from Defiance High School;from Defiance High School;

I will keep the iPad in the case at all times.I will keep the iPad in the case at all times.

NetworkNetworkiPads will be iPads will be filtered at schoolfiltered at school

Pads will continue Pads will continue to block certain to block certain sites once they sites once they have left Defiance have left Defiance High School’s High School’s network.network.

NetworkNetworkThe iPad doesn’t have 3G, but having The iPad doesn’t have 3G, but having the internet at home is not necessary the internet at home is not necessary for the iPad to be functional.for the iPad to be functional.

For wireless at home, an access point For wireless at home, an access point must be purchased.must be purchased.

Available at Office Max, WalMart, MeijerAvailable at Office Max, WalMart, Meijer

Digital Digital ResponsibilityResponsibilityKeep your children safeKeep your children safe

Keep our equipment safeKeep our equipment safe

Use of any school-owned equipment is a privilege, not a right

Questions & Questions & AnswersAnswersWhat if my child’s iPad gets stolen? What if my child’s iPad gets stolen? If enrolled If enrolled

in the Technology Protection Fund, there will in the Technology Protection Fund, there will be a one time replacement.be a one time replacement.

What if my iPad is damaged and assessed for What if my iPad is damaged and assessed for less that $50 to fix?less that $50 to fix? That expense will not be That expense will not be covered by the Technology Protection Fund. covered by the Technology Protection Fund. Anything less that $50 will be billed to the Anything less that $50 will be billed to the student.student.

What if I have more than one child in the high What if I have more than one child in the high school, Do I need to pay for more than one school, Do I need to pay for more than one iPad? iPad? No, however iPad’s that are not covered No, however iPad’s that are not covered by the protection fund will not be permitted to by the protection fund will not be permitted to leave Defiance High School.leave Defiance High School.

Will the iPad be like a cell phone where my Will the iPad be like a cell phone where my child can text during school?child can text during school? No No

Who do we pay for the Technology Protection Who do we pay for the Technology Protection Fund? Fund? Defiance High SchoolDefiance High School

Questions & Questions & AnswersAnswers

Is the $50 Technology Protection Is the $50 Technology Protection Fee an annual expense? Fee an annual expense? YesYes

Can I purchase my own iPad Can I purchase my own iPad cover? cover? No, must use the school No, must use the school issued protective cover.issued protective cover.

Will traditional books still be used Will traditional books still be used for instructional purposes?for instructional purposes? Yes, Yes, the implementation of the iPad is the implementation of the iPad is a transition that must be applied a transition that must be applied with patience and common sense.with patience and common sense.

Additional Questions?Additional Questions?