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EACS Blended Learning Initiative

iPad Rollout 2016-2017 1:1 with new iPad Air 2s in grades 7-12, with Apple Care+ 1:1 with used iPad 3s in grades preK-6

District Level Changes to Blended Learning Initiative

• Students in grades 7-12 will receive a 64 gigabyte iPad Air2, with two

times the storage and a faster processor compared to previous iPads. Included will be a new charging brick and cord, and a new, more protective case.

• For grades 7-12 students, the annual textbook rental fee for technology

will be $131.13, which includes the iPad, the case, the charger, and the Apple Care+ 3 year extended warranty.

• Apple Care+ only applies to students in grades 7-12. Students in grades

pre-K-6 will be utilizing older, used 32 GB iPad 3s

• Apple Care for education is the phone number to call for any iPad

problems for students in grades 7-12: 800-800-2775, and this number will be on the asset tag on the iPad case.

iPad Usage Agreement

• The iPad is the property of East Allen County Schools
• It is intended for educational use
• Usage is a privilege, and can be taken away
• The iPad supports the learning environment

iPad Expectations

• Bring your charged iPad to school every day

(plug the iPad in right before going to bed each night)

• Don’t share the iPad with anyone, even your best

friend

• Treat the iPad as if it were your own

iPad Policies: Conduct

• Student code of conduct applies
• Do not damage or deface the iPad or the case.
• Stickers and tape are allowed on the case only, as long as content

is school appropriate

• iPad is subject to inspection at any time by any EACS teacher or

administrator

iPad Policies: Apps

• Pre-loaded apps and content are owned by the school

district and licensed to the iPad

• Students are permitted to load their own apps, and

should have their own Apple ID

• Students with Managed Apple ID’s will not be able to

load apps

iPad Policies (Parents)

• Monitor students at home in the same way you would monitor

the Internet, cellphones, movies, TV, books, and games

• Read and follow the guidelines in the 


Responsible Use Policies (On district website)

• Know your student’s passwords and Apple ID
• Have them show you what they are 


doing in class, specifically in apps such as Showbie or Canvas

iPad Damage and Apple Care+

• Apple Care+ only applies to students in grades 7-12. Students in grades pre-K-6

will be utilizing older, used iPads.

• Apple Care+ covers two incidents of accidental damage over the next 3 years, with

a $49 deductible per incident:

• 1. First break: $49 deductible billed to parents
• 2. Second break: $49 deductible billed to parents
• Apple repairs or replaces the iPad within 2-3 days.
• After two incidents of damage, EACS will issue the student an older, used iPad 4,

and broken screens will go back to being a $100 charge to be repaired.

• When damaged, students must take the iPad to the school media
• specialist. Apple will repair or replace the iPad: the student should ask the media

specialist about the iPad’s return after 2-3 days.

iPad: Theft Protection

• Keep your iPad under your control at all times; do not loan iPad to

anyone, even your best friend

• Don’t leave it in a car or a bag while at an after school activity
• You and your parents will be liable for loss for the full amount of $425

($399 for the iPad and $26 for the case)

• iPads may be locked and data erased when reported missing
• Once declared lost and locked, iPad may not be usable until it is

returned to school

Loss & Theft

• Apple Care+ does not cover lost or stolen iPads
• If lost or stolen, student must contact the school media

specialist or resource officer, and must create a police report

by the end of the next school day

• Parents will be billed the full amount of $425 ($399 for the

iPad and $26 for the case)

• East Allen County School's iPads are in the Device

Enrollment Program, which means they cannot be used one stolen

Consequences

• Students must follow the student Code of Conduct in relation

to online behavior

• Each building's administrative staff will handle discipline for

behavior in relation to the iPad or computers in school

• Damage of other student/staff iPads will result in parents/

students being liable for full repair/replacement cost

• Theft of other student/staff iPads will result in parents/students

being liable for full repair/replacement cost, and subject to prosecution

iPad Policy: AppleCare Plus

• In event of an incident involving non-warranty repairs, the district

has purchased AppleCare Plus to cover damage up to two (2) incidents over the next three (3) years

• The coverage does not apply to loss; if lost/stolen, families will be

liable for $425 (iPad and case)

• Students/Families will be liable for a $49 damage deductible

AppleCare Plus: 800-800-2775

• Students should not call Apple Care if iPad is damaged; damaged

iPad should be taken to school media specialist

• Students and/or parents should call for:

Battery life Privacy App Store iBooks Store Safari browser Accessibility features Keyboard features Apple IDs Native Apps Bluetooth Open-In Tools iCloud Storage and Use iTunes Store iTunes U

Stay Safe Online

• Be careful about what you share
• Once something is posted, it may be permanently


available to the world

• Safeguard your passwords
• Use a strong password
• Beware of strangers

Identity Protection

• Safeguard your identity
• Never share your vital numbers (social security,

address, email) with unknown sources

• Be cautious when sharing data with web sites

Social Media: Personal Branding

• Others are watching from around the world
• Impacts college applications and job applications
• Companies, recruiters and colleges may review

your presence on social media

• Tumblr, Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter, Pinterest

posts last forever

Source: US Government, Facebook financial filings

Social Media

• Most popular online activity
• Instagram users outpace Twitter
• 222 million global social media users worldwide
• Facebook is still king with 1.44 billion active

daily users

Social Media Statistics

• 2.3 billion world-wide use social media
• Snapchat videos are watched six billion times

every day

• 300 hours of content is uploaded to Youtube

each minute

• 80 million photos are uploaded to Instagram

every day

Multiple sources

Website Resources for Parents

• http://netsmartz.org
• http://www.netsmartz411.org/
• http://cybersmart.org/
• http://commonsensemedia.org
• http://www.getnetwise.org/

Website Resources for Parents

• Learn more!
• http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm
• http://www.cyberangels.org/homefront.html
• http://www.safekids.com/kidsrules.htm
• http://www.isafe.org/
• http://www.commonsensemedia.org

Care and Handling

Keeping your iPad safe and running normally

Keeping your iPad safe

• Keep it close and under YOUR

control

• Keep it where the temperature


does not get very hot or very cold

• Keep it secure
• Keep things out of the ports (except

headphones and charger)

• Keep it away from water
• Keep the glass protected

Caring for the iPad

• The iPad is made of glass; if dropped, 


it can break

• iPads have a slick surface; grip it carefully
• Don’t leave it where the temperature gets cold or hot (over 95° or

under 32° for long periods of time)

• Protect it from liquids or high humidity
• Do NOT remove from protective case

iPad Front

Camera Home Button

iPad Back

Audio Input/ Output Jack Volume Control Camera On/Off Sleep Wake Speaker Lightning Connecor

Caring for Your iPad

Wipe screen with Microfiber cloth Do not attempt to disassemble the iPad Do not force Lightning charger Only Apple can repair iPads Keep iPad in protective case Keep iPad away from liquids and extreme temperature

Caring for the iPad

• Disconnect your iPad from power before cleaning
• Turn the power off before cleaning
• Clean screen with soft cloth or microfiber

cloth(preferred)

• Do NOT use window cleaners, glass cleaners,

aerosol sprays, or alcohol to clean the screen.

iPad Tips: Power Management

• Charge overnight by plugging in right before you go to

bed

• Up to 9 hours of battery life; to save battery life:
• Dim the screen
• Turn off wi-fi/bluetooth when not in use
• Best operates in temperatures between 50° and 95°f

iPad Tips: Quit App

• To Quit an App
• Press “home” button twice (quickly)
• “Open” Apps will appear in middle of screen
• Swipe the app image up to close it

21st Century Skills: iPad Tips

• Re-arranging Apps on screen
• Press and hold Home button
• Apps will “shake”
• You may move them while they “shake”
• Press Home to return to normal

Thank You!