1. Director of Networked Learning
Technology Update
Heather Bender
Director of Networked Learning
August 4, 2016

2. As Technology Advances, Huntsville City Schools Will Roll Out Additional Technology for Grades PreK-2 in Title I Elementary Schools
January 2016, Networked Learning and IT Department researched the latest and greatest in technology tablets
We narrowed the selection down a Lenovo Windows Tablet and Apple iPad Air 2
Lenovo Tablet pilot held at McDonnell ES and Chapman P8
Results of the pilot showed teachers liked the Lenovo tablet but the apps available to align with our standards was too limited
In spring of 2016, pilot results were shared with the Title I Elementary School leadership teams and the decision was made to upgrade their schools with Apple iPad Air 2
In addition to iPads in PreK-2nd grade, the school leaderships team requested laptops for use in 2nd grade

3. In August 2016, Title I Elementary Schools Will Receive Their Additional Technology
Apple iPad Air 2 is a significant improvement from the original iPad deployed in fall 2012
Apple iPad Air 2 is lighter, updated operating system and increased storage space
Gumdrop case provides additional screen protection and is rubberized to increase durability
Improved process for teachers to download apps
Monitoring capabilities
A cart of five Lenovo laptops will be available to use in second grade Title I classrooms
Total investment into Title I Schools = $1,096,034.00