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The implementation of digital technologies has provided the foundation, for students and teachers to foster collaboration, strengthen communication and provide a dynamic wealth of academic resources at any time. For example, a recent article in the Momentum Journal of the National Catholic Educational Association of a study conducted by Renee Stoeckle stated “Catholic middle schools must offer a competitive academic curriculum while building character, promoting virtue and deepening faith.” More than any other programming, the technology initiative has changed the tone of our middle school. Our teachers have become facilitators of learning, changing even the physical structure of the classroom to be more conducive to collaborative, self-directed and project-based learning. The students show their Catholic identity by sharing a knowledge of the iPad with others. Infrastructure Wi-Fi and networking Installed 8 Ruckus Access Points at the Middle school Web filtering The price for the iPad • iPad Air 32GB • Apple Care • Cases • Technology Fee Insurance: Apple Care coverage is offered for two years by Apple as follows: Coverage Accidental Damage (up to 2 incidents in 2 years with $49 fee) Included ✓ Battery Coverage for Failure and / or 50%+ Depletion iOS Direct Service Program for IT Departments iPad Hardware Included Accessories Express Replacement Operating System Support Software Support Syncing with iTunes Support - Mac or PC Usage Support Wireless Networks Connecting Issues Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Apple Deployment Program Device Enrollment Program provides a fast way to deploy institutionally owned iPad that are purchased directly from Apple. Content Management and Workflow With Casper Focus, distractions are no longer an issue. Teacher can with just a couple of taps on their iPad, zero students in on a single app or Safari webpage. • Pearson’s Algebra 1 Curriculum. • All-Digital New Common Core Edition iPad compatible. • Success Net Plus is the system to merge powerful learning management with Pearson proven curriculum and automatically personalize instruction for all students. • Using MathXL for online homework, tutorials, and assessment. Interactive Science by Pearson • Interactive Science features learning in three instructional paths : text, inquiry and digital. • Students also interact with inquiry-based, handson-labs and activities by using Lab Zone resources. • The content and activities are organized to guide students through the 5E Learning Cycle: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate cycles. 6th Grade – World History 7th Grade - Civics 8th Grade – American History Does the school have an appropriate use policy and discipline procedures established for students use of technology? Yes. It will be provided in the Student Handbook and it will be posted on the website. Are you required to purchase an iPad from School? Yes, it is mandatory. Will middle school students be able to access their textbooks on their iPads? Middle school students will have access to their textbooks on their iPads. Science Math Language Arts Social Studies Who is responsible for having the iPad fixed … if it breaks? According to the apple care , it will cover for 2 incidents. The student’s parents will take it to a local Apple store for repair. For obvious reasons, repairs must be done promptly. How will internet surfing be monitored? St. Hugh’s firewall policy will be implemented on all iPads that are supervised by the school. Also, teachers using the Teacher Focus will be able to lock to a single app. Does my child need Internet access at home? Yes. For the students to work on the iPads, they must have access to the Internet. When will school-related material be loaded on the students’ iPads? During the first week of school, school-related material will be loaded on the students’ iPads. When will the students be trained on how to take notes and use their iPads to their full potential? Teachers will train their students on how to use their iPads and access their subject area materials. Can the students use their iPad for personal use and install other apps on the device? Students may use their iPad for personal use provided they follow the school’s policy and code of conduct. What happens if the iPad is left at home? Students can rent an iPad from the school at $25 per day. Why do I need to pay the Academic Fee? To cover the cost of the digital licenses for the school year. Why Do I have to pay Technology Fee? This fee includes: Technology Support and maintenance Network access Infrastructure improvements Instructional technology advances. Academic Fee: Includes the following current and new subscriptions & Digital Licences 2014-2015 Item 1 2 3 4 Qty Description 100 Acc Math Live Real Time Subscription 8/1/2014 - 7/31/2015 1 Acc Math Live Real Time w/PD Package AR Enterprise Real Time Subscription Renewal 8/1/2014 250 7/31/2015 1 Annual All Product RP Hosting Fee Renewal 8/1/2014 - 7/31/2015 5 6 7 8 175 Language Arts Subtext 3/1/2014 - 7/31/2015 Reading Plus annual subscription fee 118 Casper Suite 100 Gaggle annual subscription fee 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 35 100 100 100 100 100 100 3 1 113 Pearson Digits product (6th & 7th grade) Pearson Algebra ( 8th grade) Zaner-Bloser (6th, 7th &8th grade) Mathletics Pearson Science (6th, 7th,& 8th grade) Social Studies (6th, 7th,& 8th grade) Religion Loyola Press 6th to 8th grade Spanish (Santillana only 6,7,8th grade) BrainPop Smart Tool for Math Apps (Showbie, Notability ) annual Technology Fee includes: Technology Support and maintenance Network access Infrastructure improvements Instructional technology advances.