Notes+from+John+Robinson

Rationale of Using 1-to-1 iPads Some Advice/Considerations When Moving to iPad Initiative E-Textbook Tips Implementation Insurance Apps Issues Two Prominent Activities with iPads Some Science Apps Suggested (Not sure about names. May have to search the app store to find them). Math Apps Suggested
 * They reduced their textbook costs substantially by several thousands of dollars.
 * They reduced their technology costs by purchasing iPads instead of replacing aging desktop computers.
 * They increased access to student computers by providing iPads.
 * The iPad program allowed students a richer, deeper experience of learning that transcended traditional text and teaching methods.
 * Set up timeline in advance of when iPads to be distributed to students.
 * Have to have support of technology department.
 * Proper infrastructure for iPad use must be in place.
 * Proper training and professional development is a must.
 * Must have a clear vision and rationale for implementing iPad initiative.
 * There are more college textbooks available in e-book format than high school texts.
 * Sources used for texts: Amazon Kindle, CourseSmart, and Inkling.
 * Most e-textbooks allow for sharing with other students.
 * Some e-texts are rentable.
 * Get insurance for iPads (They charged a fee to students).
 * Revise acceptable use policy to govern use of iPads.
 * Have meeting with student and parent before iPad can be assigned to student. Review expectations and agreement with parents, including who is responsible for damage to device.
 * Need method of purchasing apps for iPads.
 * Need plan for scheduling syncing, updating, and reformatting throughout year.
 * Push: Using the device to put any document into the hands of students.
 * Annotate: Use apps to write on any document and then turn in by email. Went a long way to making class paperless.
 * Communicate: Easy sending of info like grade reports. Sharing and collaborating on iPads/
 * Frog Dissection: It is a paid app, Students can practice a dissection of a frog. Cost was said to be about 9 dollars.
 * Star Walk: this is planet and sky app. Explore celestial bodies in the sky.
 * iHyperChem: allows users to manipulate molecules and explore molecular structures.
 * Labtimer apps: allows users to time experiments
 * Team Viewer: Users use iPad to access apps on desktop computer.
 * Wolfram Algebra Course Assistant
 * Algebra Pro
 * Teacher Pal classroom organizer app
 * Annotate Free so students can supply answers to problems on digital paper
 * Geometry Pro used instead of geometry text book
 * Checkbook HD Free for financial math
 * Ace the SAT Free app
 * Kites app
 * HMH Fuse Apps as textbooks