To provide students with a more engaging, individualized learning experience, Central Unified is transitioning from traditional textbooks and working with a publisher to develop customized, interactive learning materials that will adapt to students’ learning levels and abilities.
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. CCSD had the tablets preconfigured and installed a district image and set of district apps,
it worked best to have consistency across schools,
Through the pilot, we learned that even though consistency is good, we need to give the students as much flexibility and freedom as possible so they can personalize the device and put the apps they want on it. That way they have ownership and feel responsible for the device.
The initial deployment includes tasks such as asset tagging, kitting and custom imaging. The tablets are removed from their retail packaging and assembled into “kits” as necessary — for example, adding a headset and case — and given an initial charge
A tablet initiative should involve extensive professional development and training for teachers and IT/support staff
Involve teachers in the planning process.
Provide teachers with a variety of opportunities
Don’t neglect professional development/training on new equipment for technology staff
Procure a stockpile of replacement devices to prevent learning from grinding to a halt due to a device problem
Areas to measure include attendance, student engagement, teacher and student feedback on the
learning experience, student outcomes, test scores, levels of independent learning and use of collaboration
Amy Heavin is the principal at Ryan Park Elementary School, MSD of Steuben County in Angola, IN. She has been a school administrator since 2010, and taught middle school English for 8 years prior. Passionate about curriculum and instruction, she pursues learning opportunities to blend 21st century essential skills instruction with best practices.
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