1:1 iPad Technology Information
1:1 iPad Technology Information
Hearing common requests throughout the selection process such as keyboards, the need for more iPad storage, smaller footprint, more classroom manageability, and multitasking we felt the model selected will help resolve concerns while still moving forward.
Below are some of the new iPad features and functions:
Included with the features above we will be purchasing sets of keyboards for each building for classroom use and we are working with CDWG.com to extend pricing of the keyboards to parents at an educational discounted rate, more information on how to purchase a keyboard will be shared once finalized.
Another exciting feature Apple has released is Apple Classroom. Classroom allows teachers to monitor students ipad screens, lock students into apps or webpages, blackout the screen, send the entire class a document, and other management features that will improve and streamline instruction in the classroom.
Parent information:
Please click here for FAQ regarding the iPad 1:1. This is a refresh year and the following device will be K-12
Link to Technology Policies
The following are support links for the iPad's that Western School Corporation will use for 1:1.
Below are some of the new iPad features and functions:
- Faster processor
- Lighter / Smaller
- 10 hour battery life (similar to last one)
- 32GB of storage (2x more than last one)
- Multitasking (two screens open at one time)
- Higher screen resolution
- Newer and smaller case design
- K-12 will have same model
Included with the features above we will be purchasing sets of keyboards for each building for classroom use and we are working with CDWG.com to extend pricing of the keyboards to parents at an educational discounted rate, more information on how to purchase a keyboard will be shared once finalized.
Another exciting feature Apple has released is Apple Classroom. Classroom allows teachers to monitor students ipad screens, lock students into apps or webpages, blackout the screen, send the entire class a document, and other management features that will improve and streamline instruction in the classroom.
Parent information:
Please click here for FAQ regarding the iPad 1:1. This is a refresh year and the following device will be K-12
Link to Technology Policies
The following are support links for the iPad's that Western School Corporation will use for 1:1.
