iPad Technology Proposal Holy Trinity Catholic School Des Moines, Iowa

Purpose The purpose of this proposal is to outline three different options for implementing iPad technology at Holy Trinity Catholic School, including an estimated hardware cost, and a professional development plan for using the iPads effectively in the classroom.

Goals Increase student engagement and motivation Meet 21st century learning skills Train staff to use iPads as classroom learning tools

Uses of iPads in the classroom Whole class instructional tool Individual practice Small group exploration Learning centers or stations Accessibility tool for students with special needs Remedial work or extended learning opportunities

Options for Implementation One iPad per classroom o Pros Allows every classroom teacher to have an iPad in their room at a lower implementation cost. Each teacher is able to have an individual iPad account enabling them to choose apps that best meet the needs of their students. Each teacher would be trained in setting up the iPad, caring for the iPad, choosing appropriate apps for learning, and using the iPad effectively in the classroom. o Cons With only one iPad in each room, there is a greater risk the iPad will become a teacher tool or instructional tool as opposed to a student learning tool. o Cost: Each iPad, 16 GB with Wi-Fi - $499

VGA adaptor $29 (to connect the iPad to a projector, screen, television) Apple Care $79 (extended two-year warranty) Total per classroom = $607 Three Five iPads per grade level/MS subject area o Pros Each teacher is able to have an individual iPad account enabling them to choose apps that best meet the needs of their students. Each teacher would be trained in setting up the iPad, caring for the iPad, choosing appropriate apps for learning, and using the iPad effectively in the classroom. 3-5 iPads allows teachers to use the iPads for differentiation, learning centers, and collaboration. o Cons More costly than just implementing one iPad in each classroom or an iPad cart. Requires more time for setting up and caring for the iPads. o Cost Three iPads = about $1315 per classroom Three iPads with 16 GB and Wi-Fi Apple Care for each iPad One VGA adaptor Five iPads = about $2696 per classroom Five iPads with 16 GB and Wi-Fi Apple Care for each iPad One VGA adaptor iPad cart of 20 iPads (with room on the cart for an additional 10 iPads) o Pros An iPad cart would allow individual teachers to check out the cart for use in class. With a cart of 20-30 iPads, each student would be able to work individually on the iPad in class. Teachers may be able to check out the iPads in sets of two, three, five, etc. allowing multiple teachers to be using the iPads in class, in small groups, at any given time. An iPad cart would qualify for volume purchasing of apps. o Cons The entire cart would be synced to one account. Therefore any app that is downloaded would be available on each iPad. An app that may be applicable to

a kindergarten teacher may not pertain to a middle school science teacher. With one cart synced to one account, the iPads may become cluttered and unorganized with all of the applications needed for each teacher in the building. o Cost: $13,239 This includes the iPad cart with built in charging station and 20 iPads Each iPad has wireless, 16GB memory, and includes Apple Care A Macbook computer for syncing the iPads could be added bringing the total to: $14,138 A fourth option would be to have interested teachers apply to receive iPads in the classroom. Based on funding, selected teachers would then receive a determined number of iPads for use in their classroom.

Professional Development Four hours (1/2 day) of technology training covering the following topics o Setting up the iPad o Creating an Apple ID and iPad account o General settings, restrictions o Application licensing and purchasing, using Apple Care, finding a lost iPad o Connection the iPad up to the computer or projector o Downloading appropriate and effective applications o Organizing apps, creating folders, syncing the iPad o Time for exploring, sharing, and collaborating in departments and cross-curricula on applications and ways to use the iPad in the classroom One hour meeting during PD day/early out/after school a month after implementation o Time for sharing whats worked, troubleshooting issues or problems, and more time for collaborating on applications and in class use.

Applications Paid or free? o Education store The Apple Education store offers many apps for the classroom. There are easy ways to navigate and search for subject level and topic specific apps. o Free samples Some apps offer free versions of a paid app. Many of these apps however have banner ads in them. Be careful of the ads because some of them may not be age-level appropriate.

o Before purchasing or downloading an app, read the reviews and look at the information and screen shots provided. Rate applications that you like. Purchasing o Credit Cards A credit card account may be tied to an iPad account. Any purchase would be charged to the credit card. There is a risk that students would be able to access the account and download additional apps creating excessive charges on the credit card. o iTunes gift certificates iTunes gift certificates may be purchased online or at major retailers for denominations from $5- and up. These onetime amounts can be used to purchase applications through the app store. Parents, Parents Guild, or Departments could purchase iTunes gift certificates to donate to classroom iPads. o Volume purchasing
Through volume purchasing, the school would be able to use a Volume Voucher, credit card, or PCard, to purchase apps. Sales tax would be exempt and the program also allows app developers to offer special pricing for purchases of 20 apps or more.

Resources for finding applications o There are many websites, such as Edutopia, that offer lists and descriptions of iPad applications for use in different grade levels and subject areas. Sharing good apps o When implementing iPads in an educational setting, one of the most helpful ways to discover new, effective apps is by collaborating with colleagues. Teachers who discover a good app and can describe how they use it in their classroom offer a valuable expertise.