Technology

=Technology Proposal Information=

Read the doc below to see my initial response to the board grant.
 * Grant Proposal**

The standards below are a great argument for obtaining these devices to prepare our students for the 21st Century. http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-students/nets-student-standards-2007.aspx
 * ISTE Standards**

Video of Using iPads in Classroom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K11LUjT_fL4 Video of What iPads Can Do In Class Room http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFnWoEGWCVY Video of Brian Based School UsingTechnology http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL2RchtFpVs
 * Using iPads in the Classroom**

What others educators are saying about using iPads in their class. Good arguments for getting on board http://www.iste-community.org/group/landl/forum/topics/will-the-ipad-revolutionize?commentId=2280708%3AComment%3A79297&xg_source=activity&groupId=2280708%3AGroup%3A8922
 * Information on iPads in Education**

Good information about adopting iTouches in the classroom and how that would work. http://www.apple.com/education/ipodtouch-iphone/
 * iTouches in the classroom**

http://ipadeducators.ning.com/profiles/blogs/preparing-your-school-for-an http://www.ipadsforeducation.vic.edu.au/why-ipad/ipad-features
 * iPads in the Classroom**

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 * Apple in Education**
 * Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow**
 * Challenge Based Learning**
 * K-12 Education**
 * Core Subjects and 21st Century Themes**
 * Essential Conditions**
 * Apple Technology:**
 * PD**

List of apps that would need to be looked at to go with the pads or touches. Some free and some at a cost. http://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/mobile-software-applications/id6017?mt=8 An example with costs of apps used by one teacher ... more elementary apps but an idea. http://palmbeachschooltalk.com/groups/ipadpilot/wiki/70925/High_School_iPad_Apps.html
 * Apps**
 * Teacher List of Apps Used**
 * List of Apps Used in One High School**

Online pricing of 40 touches Online pricing of 30 pads Also have access to Apple Education Purchase Program (EPP) document
 * Apple iPod Learning Lab Proposal**
 * Apple iPad Learning Lab Proposal**


 * Sample Classroom**