2. OUR PLAN FORTHE DAY
• Overview of the iPad Program
• Policies and Procedures
• Sign-off on Acceptable Use Agreement
• Hand out iPads & Login Information
• How to use the iPad (Hardware & Software)
• Internet Safety
• Wrap-Up
6. • Manage the iPad program
• Work with teachers on how to best use iPads in class
• Partner with parents on iPad use in school and at
home
• Fixing iPads
WHAT DO I DO?
9. • Swiss army knife of technology
• Portable
• Battery life
• Instant access
• Personalized forYOU and your learning!
WHY IPADS?
10. • Everything we do will connect back to your classes
• iPad will be used in class and homework will be
assigned on the iPad
• We'll use the eSpark program to make a unique
plan forYOU on your iPad
OUR APPROACH
12. WHEN IN DOUBT
Students are expected to use the
iPad for SCHOOL related activities
Any other iPad use must be approved
by a teacher or parent, and can't
interfere with a student's work
13. SOME BASICS
• St. Gabriel's owns the iPads
• Grade 4 will park their iPads at school for the first
grading period (9-weeks)
• iPads will live in charging carts
14. WHAT DO WE EXPECT OF
STUDENTS?
• Bring the iPad fully charged to school
• Keep your iPad with you (don't lose it!)
• Don't let anyone else use your iPad
• Keep the iPad in it's case
• Report any problems, damage or theft to your teacher first
• iPad use falls under our Acceptable Use Policy
15. LIMITATIONS
• Personalization of the equipment
• Facetime or any type of video chatting
• iMessage or any type of messaging/chatting
• Your parents can enable restrictions
• Web Filter
16. APPS
• Your school iTunes account
• Getting school issued Apps
• Getting additional Apps & content with your parents
• Games
17. WHAT IF MY IPAD BREAKS?
• Come see Mr.
Lipstein right away
• Accidental damage
and loss = insurance
• $50 deductible to
the family
• Does not cover negligence
23. CARE & FEEDING
• Keep it in the case
• Keep it dry
• Keep it clean
• Keep it charged
24. PERSONAL SAFETY
• Don't sit the iPad in your lap for a long time
• Take frequent breaks
• Don't provide your personal info to anyone online
• Do not share your passwords
• Keep the iPad somewhere secure
29. INTERNET SAFETY
• Be careful what you share online
• Digital Footprint
• Using the iPads with friends & classmates
• Remember: iPads is for school realted
work!
31. WRAP UP
• We are excited!
• Why are we using iPads?
• Parent Communication
• Parent only sessions:
• Grade 4 Parents - Wednesday October 16th 6-7pm
• Grade 5 Parents - Right now!
