‘Our iPad journey’29 March 2017

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Agenda11:30 – 12:00• Fáilte - Fionnuala Ní Chaisil ( Príomhoide)• Fáilte - Maria McAlinden ( Príomhoide Tánaisteach )• Fáilte - Beryl Furlong (‘Wriggle’ )• Our iPad journey so far – Maurice McKenna ( ICT coordinator)

12:00 – 12:20• Teacher Perspective – Siobhan O’Brien ( Ist Yr Year Head)• Students Perspective- Claire, Kloi, Richard and Sarah

12:20 – 13:00• First class visit

13:00 – 13:40• Lunch ( student perspective cont, chat with parent(s)…)

13:40 – 14:20• Second class visit

14:20 – 14:30• Q&A• Conclusion

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The focus of our digital strategy is to put in place the means and support to enable students and teachers to use technology when it is possible and appropriate, in

order to support and improve the quality of the teaching and learning inside and outside the classroom.

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Our vision for a modern learning community

Why introduce this technology?

Luttrellstown CC is a college that looks to the future and we believe this initiative to integrate iPADs into our teaching and learning environment will enhance student learning opportunities.

The use of technology is a core skill in every career. This technology will encourage creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking in our students as we prepare them to live and work in a modern society.

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Why introduce this technology?

Lead Up Work● 1 Year of research + testing with various devices including tablets and

laptops

● Visiting schools and meeting with Principals and ICT Coordinators

● Consulting with Microsoft, Dell, Apple

● Attended information workshops at Apple , NUI Maynooth etc.

● Regular meetings with Wriggle ( Our partners in managing iPad

technology at LCC) and Book Publishers

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Why iPads?

● The ease of use● Number of educational apps which are quality

controlled are unrivalled● Tried and tested. Most popular choice in

education and used more in other sectors● Apple offers support and training to teachers● Most popular device with Irish publishers for ebooks● No need for anti virus software. iOS is designed and built to

only accept and install software that has been approved by Apple and run through the App Store

● Can be managed easily in large quantities● Easily shared content with airdrop; airplay support from Apple● Built in wifi access

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iPads – Why now ?

• Positive feedback from other schools in DDLETB in terms of student learning and engagement

• Staff who are eager and willing to embrace technology • Seeks to develop new skills (Creativity and Creative

thinking)• Assessments to include digital portfolios (TY)• Access to large content at any time

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• Increased engagement, performance • Improve organizational skills• Improve social skills• Submit/Receive school work electronically• All resources are portable and in one place• Light School Bags• Guided access and voice over• Increased Digital Literacy

( Well prepared for college and work/life skills)

iPads- Benefits to Student Learning

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Aug 017 - > Changes to operational policy

• Taking on board Parent concerns , ipads purchased through Wriggle (‘Apple managed’) will be restricted as far as practicable to function as an ‘Educational Tool’ only.

• Class of 2017 will be last year ‘Bring Your Own Device’ ( BYOD) will be permitted. iPad will still be monitored and conservative restrictions will still apply ( Separate Acceptable Use Policy)

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Working safely with technology

• Acceptable Use Policy for ipads• To be studied by parents and students and signed in Journal )

• Users Responsibilities• Parental Responsibilities at home• Safeguarding and Maintaining as an Academic Tool• Using the iPad in Class• Lost, Damaged or Stolen iPad• Prohibited Uses ( Management Software …)

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Working safely with technology ( cont…)

• Filtered ‘wifi’ at LCC• Teacher ‘Classroom Management’• Parent restrictions/vigilance in the home ( time restrictions, parental

controls , house rules (‘no ipads/phones in the bedroom’ ), hardware/software assistance , e.g. iKidz.

• Parents ‘Agree’ rules with their child

Summary of work done so farØAll staff receive(d) initial training workshop on iPads ( and refresher workshop(s)on an annual basis or as needs require)

This training includes:• Introduction to the device in terms of navigation• Passwords/Security/Restrictions• Accessing wifi• Use of on-board applications (APPS)• Downloading applications (APPS)• Introduction to ebooks and ibook author• Classroom management

Summary of work done so far• All staff have received ‘ebook’ training from EDCO • All staff have received additional ipad training from

Apple Education Trainer• iPad committee members have visited schools in the

Greater Dublin area and countrywide to gain first hand experience from management, staff and students on their iPad journey so far ( Including sitting in on classes where iPads were being used as part of teaching and learning )

• Design of Acceptable User Policy (AUP)

Summary of work done so far• Roll out of iPad to first year student that qualifies

for assistive technology ( Jan 2014)• Roll out of iPads to 5th Year Physics Students

( 17 students) – Feb 2014• Roll-out of iPads to incoming first years 2014

( 120 students)• Roll-out of iPads to incoming first years 2015

( 150 students)• Roll-out of iPads to incoming first years 2016

( 180 students)

Some initial adviceFocus on content appsThe most common mistake teachers make with iPads isfocusing on subject-specific apps.In doing so, many overlook the full range of excellent featuresthe iPad already has to enrich teaching and learning.

Try using only four general apps: an annotation app, ascreen-casting app, an audio creation app, and a videocreation app.

The content teachers use can from a wide range of materialsavailable from the Internet and already in their teachingresources, not from apps.

Some initial advice

Teacher confidence in use of iPadsDon't assume that teacher use of iOS in a personal environment, will translate to expertise in a work environment. The challenges of iPad workflow include understanding cloud computing environments and options, how different apps and types of files interact with each other, file format compatibility and file conversion tools. This takes time, patience and staff co-operationTeachers need practice on how to incorporate the devices into the learning , e.g. sharing materials, collecting student work, making comments and grading, passing student work back etc...

Some initial advice

iPads are not like LaptopsAt LCC we should focus on what iPads do best to enrich active learning. iPads enable students connect with learning in a far more kinaesthetic way – using fingers to zoom, rotate in, pinch close, or swipe across – as well as increasingly interactive and immersive apps, to facilitate hands-on learning.

iPad mobility means that students can take pictures, record audio, and shoot video, in any number of places ( see AUP)

Some initial advice

Failing to communicate ‘why the iPad’Many schools fail to communicate to their partners why they’ve purchasediPads. As a result, many initiatives face resistance from teachers, parents andeven students who don’t understand why these devices are being introducedinto their classrooms. Letting the purchase speak for itself isn’t enough.

LCC will continue to communicate to all partners that the iPad supportsessential skill areas - complex communication, new media literacy, creativity, andself-directed learning.

LCC will endeavour to point out improvements in teacher management ofclassroomtime and space afforded by iPads, as well as the flexibility it provides to varylearning activities at a moment’s notice and that students have the world at theirfingertips.

Some initial advice

Communication• ‘ipad committee’ ( Staff , Parents, Students )• Staff/ Parent / Student surveys• Parent ‘information’ evenings• Showcase at open evenings• Parent ‘Training’ evenings• Acceptable User Policy

iPads- A Teachers perspective

( S.O’Brien )

iPads- A Student perspective( Claire, Kloi, Richard, Sarah)

Approx Costs (inc. VAT)

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Item Cost‘iPad’ ( 32GB minimum)

(New release simply called ‘iPad’)€399

Protective Case € 25 - €52

Deployment ( ebooks , Apple ID, Set-up , features and useful tips)

€ 25

Device Management € 36

e- books (3 yr licence) €300

Total €785

• Additional cost (optional) :Insurance for ipad approx €55 p.a ( Gadget Insurance)

Our iPad initiative will only succeed if 1. We as a staff embrace this technology to assist with our teaching and learning and are eager to direct and encourage our students 2. To help and share ideas with each other –Be patient with yourself and others if things do not initially work out. If in doubt, ASK.

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