K, 1st, and 2nd Grades

Distribution, Movement, and Collection

• • • Distribution

      • During the first two weeks of school, all K-2 students will have an iPad assigned to them for use in their classroom.  These will be kept in a charging cart in their homeroom, when not in use.

      • Families have the option to complete the Tech Warrior agreement and pay for at-home use of the device.

    • Movement

      • A padded case will hold the iPads, but students will be instructed to carry these devices with two hands as they move around the building. 

    • Collection

      • At the end of the school year, all the iPads will be cleaned and prepared for the next school year.

      • Students may not use equipment over the summer months, unless they participate in an approved summer education program that requires this device.

      • If a student withdraws from Warwick, the device will be collected during the withdrawal process.

Physical Care of Equipment

• • Cleaning Care and Maintenance

    • With guidance and support, students will learn basic cleaning and care of these devices to keep them clean and sanitized.

  • Charging

    • All iPads are kept in the classroom in charging carts, they should be continuously charged and ready for student use.

  • Technical Issues

    • Teachers should report problems to equipment and the technology department will repair or replace any malfunctioning equipment as soon as possible.

Usage

• • The iPads will be one of many tools students will use to support their education.  If students access the Internet, it will be well monitored and the content filtered for children.

  • Students at this age level will not have email accounts.

  • The iPads should not be used for games, rewards, or entertainment.  However, the teacher might use educational games that support classroom instruction.

  • Teachers will focus on Digital Citizenship skills, developmentally appropriate for their classes.  Teachers will be creating age-appropriate activities for these students to practice, create, collaborate, and share their work with parents.

Accessories

• • Sound

    • Sound should be muted at all times unless permitted by the teacher.  Students are expected to bring in headphones / earbuds to be kept in the classroom.

  • Cases / Stickers

    • Warwick will provide a case for the iPad to prevent accidental damage.  Students should not decorate the cases or iPads with stickers or anything sticky that will require cleaning.