By Deborah Finney-Greene

EDT6040

Dr. Fishburn

Technology InitiativeiPads in Education

Technology Proposal

• Supply Apple iPads to teachers and students at Middletown High School over a period of 5 years.

• Integrate iPad technology into all subjects.

• Supply to a test group of students and teachers in a year-long planned pilot program.

• Pilot test group will consist of four traditional ed classrooms of 30 students each and one special education class of 15 students.

– Math– Science– Social Studies– English

iPad Pros

• The iPad is less expensive than laptops. They start at $499.00 as compared to a laptop which can cost up to $2,000.00.

• At a height of 9.7 inches, a width of 7.47 inches, and a depth of 0.5 inches, the iPad is lightweight for portable travel and saves space on classroom desks as compare to a desktop PC or Laptop.

• Course textbooks can be downloaded saving thousands of dollars on purchasing textbooks every 5 years..

• iPad applications can be uploaded free or for a small price to enhance instruction.

• The iPad has fast performance. Flipping from one application to another or browsing can be accomplished quickly.

• As with PC's the iPad has its own operating system which includes a word processor, presentation software, and spreadsheet.

• The iPad has a battery life of 10 hours, one of the longest of any device.

iPad Cons

• The cost of an iPad is expensive. The prices range from 499.00 to more than 800.00, not including accessories or any application, making it expensive to equip an entire school with the product.

• Though many of the applications can be uploaded for free, others have to be bought. The prices range from 99 cent to as high as 40 dollars.

• There is no camera kit installed, therefore it has to be purchased for 29.99. I would suggest only purchasing one for teachers.

• The iPad is not yet compatible with Flash, limiting web browsing and viewing videos.

• Requires Windows updated system to upload applications.

• You need an iTunes account to transfer any data.

Hardware and Software

Hardware• Apple iPad• iPad Keyboard Dock• iPad Camera Kit (teachers only)• iPad Dock• iPad USB Power Adapter• iPad Earphones with remote and mic• Apple Composite AV Cable (teachers only)

Total 88,948.65

Software

Apps fees where applicable 5,000.00

Total Hardware and Software 93,948.00

Funding/Prof. Development

Funding• AT & T Foundation• Bill and Melinda Gates

Foundation• Title II, Part D• Race to the Top funding• The Perkins Act• Apple trade-in programs for

education

Professional Development

Dates: Aug. 23, 24, 25

Times: 8:00-2:30

Facilitators: APD Consultant/ District tech educator

Evalution

• Selection of Evaluation Committee– Principal– Teachers– Parents– Students– Tech personnel– Board members

• Collect and Analyze Data– Surveys– Focus groups– Classroom evaluation– Student technology project samples– Comparison of prior year AP and DSTP scores

• Recommendation