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EACS Blended Learning Initiative iPad Rollout 2016-2017 1:1 with new iPad Air 2s in grades 7-12, with Apple Care+ 1:1 with used iPad 3s in grades preK-6

District Level Changes to Blended Learning Initiative • Students in grades 7-12 will receive a 64 gigabyte iPad Air2, with two times the storage and a faster processor compared to previous iPads. Included will be a new charging brick and cord, and a new, more protective case. • For grades 7-12 students, the annual textbook rental fee for technology will be $131.13, which includes the iPad, the case, the charger, and the Apple Care+ 3 year extended warranty. • Apple Care+ only applies to students in grades 7-12. Students in grades pre-K-6 will be utilizing older, used 32 GB iPad 3s • Apple Care for education is the phone number to call for any iPad problems for students in grades 7-12: 800-800-2775, and this number will be on the asset tag on the iPad case.

iPad Usage Agreement • The iPad is the property of East Allen County Schools • It is intended for educational use • Usage is a privilege, and can be taken away • The iPad supports the learning environment

iPad Expectations • Bring your charged iPad to school every day (plug the iPad in right before going to bed each night) • Don’t share the iPad with anyone, even your best friend • Treat the iPad as if it were your own

iPad Policies: Conduct • Student code of conduct applies • Do not damage or deface the iPad or the case. • Stickers and tape are allowed on the case only, as long as content is school appropriate • iPad is subject to inspection at any time by any EACS teacher or administrator

iPad Policies: Apps • Pre-loaded apps and content are owned by the school district and licensed to the iPad • Students are permitted to load their own apps, and should have their own Apple ID • Students with Managed Apple ID’s will not be able to load apps

iPad Policies (Parents) • Monitor students at home in the same way you would monitor the Internet, cellphones, movies, TV, books, and games • Read and follow the guidelines in the 
 Responsible Use Policies (On district website) • Know your student’s passwords and Apple ID • Have them show you what they are 
 doing in class, specifically in apps such as Showbie or Canvas

iPad Damage and Apple Care+ • Apple Care+ only applies to students in grades 7-12. Students in grades pre-K-6 will be utilizing older, used iPads. • Apple Care+ covers two incidents of accidental damage over the next 3 years, with a $49 deductible per incident: 1. First break: $49 deductible billed to parents 2. Second break: $49 deductible billed to parents • Apple repairs or replaces the iPad within 2-3 days. • After two incidents of damage, EACS will issue the student an older, used iPad 4, and broken screens will go back to being a $100 charge to be repaired. • When damaged, students must take the iPad to the school media specialist. Apple will repair or replace the iPad: the student should ask the media specialist about the iPad’s return after 2-3 days.

iPad: Theft Protection • Keep your iPad under your control at all times; do not loan iPad to anyone, even your best friend • Don’t leave it in a car or a bag while at an after school activity • You and your parents will be liable for loss for the full amount of $425 ($399 for the iPad and $26 for the case) • iPads may be locked and data erased when reported missing • Once declared lost and locked, iPad may not be usable until it is returned to school

Loss & Theft • Apple Care+ does not cover lost or stolen iPads • If lost or stolen, student must contact the school media specialist or resource officer, and must create a police report by the end of the next school day • Parents will be billed the full amount of $425 ($399 for the iPad and $26 for the case) • East Allen County School's iPads are in the Device Enrollment Program, which means they cannot be used one stolen

Consequences • Students must follow the student Code of Conduct in relation to online behavior • Each building's administrative staff will handle discipline for behavior in relation to the iPad or computers in school • Damage of other student/staff iPads will result in parents/ students being liable for full repair/replacement cost • Theft of other student/staff iPads will result in parents/students being liable for full repair/replacement cost, and subject to prosecution

iPad Policy: AppleCare Plus • In event of an incident involving non-warranty repairs, the district has purchased AppleCare Plus to cover damage up to two (2) incidents over the next three (3) years • The coverage does not apply to loss; if lost/stolen, families will be liable for $425 (iPad and case) • Students/Families will be liable for a $49 damage deductible

AppleCare Plus: 800-800-2775 • Students should not call Apple Care if iPad is damaged; damaged iPad should be taken to school media specialist • Students and/or parents should call for: Battery life Apple IDs Privacy Native Apps App Store Bluetooth iBooks Store Open-In Tools Safari browser iCloud Storage and Use Accessibility features iTunes Store Keyboard features iTunes U

Stay Safe Online • Be careful about what you share • Once something is posted, it may be permanently 
 available to the world • Safeguard your passwords • Use a strong password • Beware of strangers

Identity Protection • Safeguard your identity • Never share your vital numbers (social security, address, email) with unknown sources • Be cautious when sharing data with web sites

Social Media: Personal Branding • Others are watching from around the world • Impacts college applications and job applications • Companies, recruiters and colleges may review your presence on social media • Tumblr, Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter, Pinterest posts last forever

Social Media • Most popular online activity • Instagram users outpace Twitter • 222 million global social media users worldwide • Facebook is still king with 1.44 billion active daily users Source: US Government, Facebook financial filings

Social Media Statistics • 2.3 billion world-wide use social media • Snapchat videos are watched six billion times every day • 300 hours of content is uploaded to Youtube each minute • 80 million photos are uploaded to Instagram every day Multiple sources

Website Resources for Parents • http://netsmartz.org • http://www.netsmartz411.org/ • http://cybersmart.org/ • http://commonsensemedia.org • http://www.getnetwise.org/

Website Resources for Parents • Learn more! • http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm • http://www.cyberangels.org/homefront.html • http://www.safekids.com/kidsrules.htm • http://www.isafe.org/ • http://www.commonsensemedia.org

Care and Handling Keeping your iPad safe and running normally

Keeping your iPad safe • Keep it close and under YOUR control • Keep it where the temperature 
 does not get very hot or very cold • Keep it secure • Keep things out of the ports (except headphones and charger) • Keep it away from water • Keep the glass protected

Caring for the iPad • The iPad is made of glass; if dropped, 
 it can break • iPads have a slick surface; grip it carefully • Don’t leave it where the temperature gets cold or hot (over 95° or under 32° for long periods of time) • Protect it from liquids or high humidity • Do NOT remove from protective case

iPad Front Camera Home Button

iPad Back On/Off Sleep Wake Audio Input/ Output Jack Camera Volume Control Lightning Connecor Speaker

Caring for Your iPad Wipe screen Do not with Microfiber attempt to cloth disassemble the iPad Keep iPad Keep iPad in away from liquids protective case and extreme temperature Only Apple Do not force can repair Lightning iPads charger

Caring for the iPad • Disconnect your iPad from power before cleaning • Turn the power off before cleaning • Clean screen with soft cloth or microfiber cloth(preferred) • Do NOT use window cleaners, glass cleaners, aerosol sprays, or alcohol to clean the screen.

iPad Tips: Power Management • Charge overnight by plugging in right before you go to bed • Up to 9 hours of battery life; to save battery life: • Dim the screen • Turn off wi-fi/bluetooth when not in use • Best operates in temperatures between 50° and 95°f

iPad Tips: Quit App • To Quit an App • Press “home” button twice (quickly) • “Open” Apps will appear in middle of screen • Swipe the app image up to close it

21st Century Skills: iPad Tips • Re-arranging Apps on screen • Press and hold Home button • Apps will “shake” • You may move them while they “shake” • Press Home to return to normal

Thank You!