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iPads 2014?
1:1?
• investigate
• create
• motivate
SURVEY RESULTS
• I/we support the introduction of
iPads at St Cuthbert's Catholic
School.
• In support
81
• Not in support
14
• Just comments
• No response
9
65
SURVEY RESULTS
I/we believe the entry level for
iPads should be
• Kinder
7
• Prep
15
• Gr 1/2
24
• Gr 3/4
23
• Gr 5/6
21
SURVEY RESULTS
• Our child has access to an iPad from
home that could be used at school.
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Have access a iPad
40
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Do not have access
47
ICT and the Australian
Curriculum
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In the Australian Curriculum, students develop ICT capability as they learn to use
ICT effectively and appropriately to access, create and communicate information
and ideas, solve problems and work collaboratively in all learning areas at school,
and in their lives beyond school. The capability involves students in learning to
make the most of the digital technologies available to them, adapting to new ways
of doing things as technologies evolve and limiting the risks to themselves and
others in a digital environment.
The Melbourne Declaration on the
Educational Goals for Young Australians (MCEETYA 2008) recognises that in a
digital age, and with rapid and continuing changes in the ways that people share,
use, develop and communicate with ICT, young people need to be highly skilled in
its use. To participate in a knowledge-based economy and to be empowered
within a technologically sophisticated society now and into the future, students
need the knowledge, skills and confidence to make ICT work for them at school, at
home, at work and in their communities.
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Information and communication technologies are fast and automated, interactive
and multimodal, and they support the rapid communication and representation of
knowledge to many audiences and its adaptation in different contexts. They
transform the ways that students think and learn and give them greater control
over how, where and when they learn.
Introduction to General Capability, Australian Curriculum
• Why iPads?
• TCEO supports Apple technology. Technology in
the systemic schools is at the direction of the TCEO
and compatibility is a strong consideration.
• We have access to two technicians who visit the
school if there is a need.
• Staff are comfortable with the use of Mac Notebooks
and Desktop Units.
• Cost 2 or 3 iPads to one laptop device.
iPads
Currently there are iPads being used in a large number of schools across all
educational sectors in this State.
Within Primary Schools in the Catholic System most are using iPads on a 1:1
basis (one per student) only SMC has chosen to move with a different device
(Years 5-12).
Special Learning Needs Students within the Catholic System are trialling the
use of iPads (we currently have 4 of these iPads within the school)
Each classroom at St Cuthbert’s has the use of one iPad2
St Cuthbert’s is trialling 30 iPad Minis (each Learning Unit has been allocated a
6 week block with exclusive use) - purpose to investigate use possibilities and
problems.
Where, Why, How?
• Where?
A 1:1 across the whole school, in a particular learning unit or ?
• Why?
Costs to Parents and School
Constraints exist due to bandwidth into the school, with the
NBN this will change, but we have no date for the NBN
connection.
Constraints exist due to the current wireless network within the
school.
If introduced in the Year Five Six Unit, for some students
moving onto SVC or SMC, parents may find the expense too
much, for only one or two years use. (Both SMC and SVC do not
permit BYO devices additionally SMC do not use the Apple Platform).
iPad use in the Australian
Curriculum
Presenting
Word Processing
Mind Mapping
Storyboarding
Taking Photos
Podcasting
Video Recording
Calculating
Creating Graphs
Organising
Collaborating
Communicating
Organising Ideas
Feedback 1/2 Trial
For 10 weeks the Grade 1/2 and Grade 2 Class have
had the use of 30 iPad Minis (used in a one to one
way)
Student Feedback
Area Used for
Literacy
How was it used
Supporting Lesson, photography and
creative work
What do you like about
the iPad?
Maths, Games
Should we have them
Yes/No/Not Sure
Problems
None
Feedback 1/2 Trial
Staff Feedback
Area Used for
How was it used
Literacy, Numeracy, Religion, Art, Science,
History
extension, support and for creative work with
photos, movies and other publications.
Most valuable for
engaging students in learning by alternative
methods, recording ideas and events,
organising and showing their learning and
understanding
Problems
transporting, security, safety, misplacing
Should we have
them
Yes
Apps etc
email - communication
calendar - organisation
edmodo - organisation, communication & work
camera - recording evidence
clock (comparing times, timer, stopwatch)
voice recording,
internet access
pages, imovie, iphoto,
puppetpals, Biblebuddies, Dice, Maths Trainer, Geoboard, Number Rack,
Numberlines, iBooks, Storykit, iTunes U, Garageband, myscript calculator, atlas
and Dictionary
Apps
Required Apps these can be purchased individually
but by using volume education licensing (VEL) costs
on most Apps can be halved eg Pages $10.99
becomes $5.49 using VEL - method requires
school to purchase then hand out access codes.
Financing the Device 1:1
In a 1:1 program parents would need to fund the
device for their child.
Introduction of the Device would incur some costs to
the school.
Updating existing wireless networking.
Apps (software)**, Apple TV for each unit/classroom.
We still need to update laptops and printers.
Need to allow for additional ICT devices.
iPad v iPad Mini
*advertised commercial price comparison
iPad2
iPad Mini
cost
$429
$369
weight
652 grams
308 grams
visibility
easier to site in the
classroom
small enough to be lost
inside folders and
books
Battery Life
10 hour
10 hour
Life Expectancy
2-3 years
2-3 years
Protocols for using a Personal ICT Device
Responsibly for Learning at School
Student Responsibilities
1. I will bring my ICT device to school fully charged.
2. I will protect my ICT device against damage to the best of my ability, including using a
protective cover.
3. I will use a pass code or password to protect my device against unauthorised use.
4. I will ensure my device home screen contains appropriate wallpaper and language.
5. I will only open my device and use applications and websites when directly instructed
to do so by my teacher. (Other sites, apps and games are not to be opened or used at
school).
6. I will only use the School WiFi system for internet access when I am at school.
7. When my device is not being used, the lid or cover will remain closed.
8. I understand that the ICT Usage Policy applies to the use of Personal ICT Devices.
(see St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School ICT Usage Agreement available on the School
Website)
If I am not responsible in the use of my ICT device at school, then I understand that
appropriate disciplinary actions may be taken which may include the restriction of use of my
ICT device at school.
Parent Responsibilities:
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1. Personal devices should be fully charged when they are brought to
school.
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2. Students should transport the device in an appropriate protective
cover to minimise potential damage.
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3. Personal devices being used at school should contain apps and
programs which are suitable for a primary school environment.
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4. Student use of ICT devices at home should always be with parental or
adult supervision.
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5. Students should be aware of cyber-safety advice.
Problems and Issues:
COST
SAFETY/DAMAGE/TRANSPORT
SECURITY
APPROPRIATE USE
cases (my niece’s ipad - grade 8 was smashed within the first few weeks of school and cost $200 to repair the screen.
Cost for required apps? Plan for use/access at school to keep safe, etc. Upgrade timeframes.
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Support only shared ipads as a resource. Very costly option for families. A great tool when used well. How do you
police/control games and education.
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Happy to assist in any way, shape or form. iPad minis are brilliant.
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Really do not have an opinion except to say this is going to become another financial inhibitor for a single parent with
inconsistent income. I do not want my child to be ostracised through yet another gadget that separates the haves and
have nots. I guess it simply means something else we, as a family, will have to forgo in the name of Quality
Education.
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I would need some greater discussion than a notice to give my support or not to give my support. Evidence supporting
when introduction is best would be helpful. We worry about some families budgets being able to support the purchase.
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I need more information, such as cost, before I can make a decision. She already has a Galaxy Samsung not an iPad.
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Maybe as long as staff have the correct training
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However I think the cost should be subsidised by the school as a bulk purchase from a supplier, also software cost for
licensing multiple users including anit-virus/internet protection.
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Can other tablets be used ie andriod tablets? We have a Samsung tablet not an ipad
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Need more information.
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Some web sites (using Flashplayer) used in class are not supported currently on the iPad.
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Would consider it if it was more broadly a tablet programme as that give parents a choice in lost and longevity
Problems and Issues:
Problems and Issues:
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A few of our thoughts are:
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While the purchase of an ipad for us is a very expensive addition to our household, we could manage but I
would worry for those families with more than 1 child in Primary or Secondary schools. these are financially
tough times for families.
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I recognise some of the benefits of ipads in schools. If they were to be introduced I see learning support
and older classes perhaps benefiting first. I am in favour of a shared bank of ipads between class clusters.
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How do you intend to control what apps would be on the ipad when it will be privately purchased? Will
children be transporting an expensive learning tool to and from school? (young children often have leaking
drink, yoghurt containers) Will they be kept securely at school? How are they insured for school use? If an
ipad does need repair work, will children be disadvantaged if they don't have their ipad at school?
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Parent sessions on their use in each classroom would also be welcomed.
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Why can't a lease to buy option be given to parents?
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What status symbol does this give children if some students can afford ipads and others can’t.
Possible Options
A (Parent Funded outright 1:1)
B (Levy Funded - shared time and access)
C (Remain as is - very limited shared exposure)
D (A combination of A & B)
Option - A
1:1 Program
Parents Funded, Owned and Managed
Cost $369 (mini)
$20 case
$30 apps
? insurance (check home policy)
Option - A
1:1 Program
Parents Funded, Owned and Managed
Cost $429 (iPad2)
$20 case
$30 apps
? insurance (check home policy)
Option - B Mini (iPad2)
28 per learning unit (1:2) - (28x$400=$11,200) Mini
28 per learning unit (1:2) - (28x$460=$12880) iPad2
Current ICT Levy per child is $27 per child. This
does not cover our current ICT needs in terms of
network, internet, printers, toner) This needs to be
maintained.
A further $49 ($56) is needed to purchase one
additional set of iPads. ($98/$112 for two sets). By
2015 there would be 3 sets. 2016 would be the first
year that replacement of sets would need to
commence.
Possible Option - C
Continue with current state, allowing those students
who are able to BYOD (bring their own device)
where it is suitable.
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