We are fortunate with the technology access we have in the elementary. Besides a traditional computer lab of 25 computers, we have two mobile laptop carts of 25 MacBooks each. We also have a mobile cart of 25 iPads and each classroom has an iPad as well. There are at least two computers in each classroom (4th and 5th grade have 5 computers in each room). So, we have close to a 1:2 ratio of computers to students in our elementary. Learning Target: Participants will walk away with at least one idea to immediately implement in their job, classroom, and/or personal use for an iPad/iPhone. Guiding Questions:
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How We Set up iPads Each teacher has their own iTunes account and their classroom iPad is synced to their work computer. Apple Volume Purchasing Program (VPP) used to purchase paid apps Mobile cart all set up on one account with one syncing station (dedicated laptop). Get one iPad set up the way you want it, make a back up, and then restore all the other iPads to the one backup. We do not use Casper to manage mobile devices. We are still exploring options here. Places to go to Search for More Information TCEA Recommended Apps - an Excel list by content area/grade level. Shaded for free versus paid apps. iPod/iPad Apps in the Classroom - a more detailed Excel list, searchable by content and grade level. Also give quick statement about what the apps does. iPads in Schools - Livebinder - great resources for using iPads in the classroom. Goes beyond just suggestions for apps. iPads in Education Blog - Everything iPad |
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