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Hours 3 & 4: Overview of the WAWM School District handouts and the iPad rollout and use in Team 6A.

Hours 6 & 7: Questions and Answers regarding the iPads.

WAWM – 21WAWM – 21stst Century Skills Century Skills

(Blue Handout)By allowing students to have personal learning

devices, the School District will:Enhance and accelerate learningLeverage technology for personalizing instructionPromote collaboration, increasing student

engagementIncrease access to digital curriculumPrepare students for the on-line administration of

the new SMARTER Balance state assessmentProvide access to anywhere, anytime learning –

in classrooms, schoolyards, cyber cafes, homes

FLW Team 6AFLW Team 6A

Preparing students for iPad use:1.Student understanding of how to care for

and handle the iPad2.Personalizing the iPad3.In-class instruction on navigating the iPad4.Appropriate use of social/collaborative

networking5.In-class practice/instruction on specific apps,

on-line textbook uses and assignments

iPad RolloutiPad Rollout

Requirements for iPad use in the classroom:

1.Student Rights and Responsibility Form must be completed and on file with the school.

Requirements for iPads to go home:1.Student Rights and Responsibility form2.iPad Usage Agreement, signed and

returned (yellow handout)3.Student has an iPad cover ($6.00 cover

can be purchased at FLW.)

AccessoriesAccessories

iPad cover – this is a requirement before the iPad can leave the classroom

Headphones or earbudsOther iPad accessories are not

recommended at this time.

AppsApps

iPad Apps will be downloaded to the iPads by your child’s teachers.

iTunes requires a person to be 14 years or older to have an account.

Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance of your iPadof your iPad

iPad CareiPad Care

Carefully transport your iPad to school everyday.

Avoid placing weight on the iPad. Never throw or slide an iPad. Never expose an iPad to long-term

temperature extremes or direct sunlight. An automobile is not a good place to store an iPad.

No stickers or any other items should be attached to the iPad itself unless placed there by school staff.

iPad CaseiPad Case

Students must purchase a case for their iPad and must keep the iPad in the case at all times when transporting it to school each day.

The purpose of the case is to protect the iPad, especially while the iPad is being transported.

iPad BatteryiPad Battery

It is the student’s responsibility to charge the iPad at home and ensure it is ready for use in school each day.

When not in use, powering down the iPad will save battery life.

The iPad must remain in a protective case at all times. The iPad should be charged, using the provided wall

charger and brought to school ready to use each day.Fully charged iPad batteries will typically last 12–15

hours of use.Waiting to charge the iPad until the charge is low (less

than 20% life or red indicator light) will extend the battery life.

iPad ScreeniPad Screen

The iPad screen is glass and can crack. Never place heavy objects on top of the iPad and never drop your iPad. Careful placement in your backpack is important.

The iPad is an electronic device; handle it with care.

Never throw a book bag that contains an iPad.Never place an iPad in a book bag that contains

food, liquids, heavy, or sharp objects. While the iPad is scratch resistant, it is not

scratch proof. Avoid using any sharp object on the iPad.

iPad ScreeniPad Screen

iPads do not respond well to liquids. Avoid applying liquids to the iPad.

The iPad can be cleaned with a soft, slightly water-dampened, lint-free cloth.

Avoid getting moisture in the openings. Do not use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives to clean the iPad.

Use of unapproved cleaners may remove the protective film covering the face of the iPad.

iPad UseiPad Use

Never leave an iPad unattended. When not in your personal possession, the iPad should be in a secure, locked location.

Do not lend your iPad to another person.Each iPad has a unique identification

number that is assigned to each individual user. This number is used for tracking purposes within the school and outside the school environment.

Lost, Stolen or Damaged iPadsLost, Stolen or Damaged iPads

The iPad is a technology resource that is owned by the School District of West Allis-West Milwaukee. The District retains the sole right of possession of the iPad and the issued accessories for the iPad.

It is your responsibility to maintain and keep secure the iPad and accessories while it is checked out to you.

During the school day, you are to either keep the iPad in your possession or secured in your locker at all times. You are not to leave your iPad unattended at any time.


Do not attempt to gain access to the internal electronics or repair your iPad.

If your iPad fails to work or is damaged, report the problem to the School Media Center (Mrs. Naber) as soon as possible.

iPad repair/replacement options will be determined by the School Media Center staff. You may be issued a temporary iPad or other materials until your iPad is working properly or replaced.

If the iPad is experiencing technical difficulties outside of school hours, you will need to wait until you return to school to fix it.


If the iPad is lost, it must be reported to the Media Center Staff as soon as possible.

It is the responsibility of the student and family to work with the school and police to assist in the recovery of a lost or stolen iPad.


Repair of an iPad’s broken glass and LCD screen usually costs approximately $150.00.

Full replacement cost of the iPad is approximately $400.

As with any other District resource, which has been loaned (such as textbooks, library books, musical instruments) loss, damage, or theft of a District iPad will result in a financial liability for the family.

It is the responsibility of each family to protect the iPad from damage.


If your iPad is damaged or stolen, your family will be charged a replacement fee of $40.

Should any reissued iPad be damaged or stolen again, your family will be charged a replacement fee of $60.

A third damaged or stolen iPad may result in not being allowed to remove your iPad from the school’s location.


Students who leave the West Allis-West Milwaukee Schools must return the iPad, along with any other accessories at the time they leave.

The iPad and all accessories should be returned to the Media Center Staff.

Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answersregarding regarding

student-issued iPadsstudent-issued iPads

• iPad use in other classes • Monitoring/restricting your child’s on-line access in a wireless environment

Important FAQsImportant FAQs