1. ASU Summer 2012 EDT 321 Final Project by Bo Allen

2. Introduction Fictitious Achievers Academy strives to provide:  Highly advanced academic environment  Latest technologies and methodologies  Thorough preparation for college career

3. Goal  Improve AIMS test scores  Achieve a rating of “Excelling”  Currently “Highly Performing”  Engage students in new exciting ways  Cutting edge technology is proven to increase interest in most teens

4. The Solution  Obtain 300 3 rd generation iPads  75 classroom units for 9 th & 10 th grade Math & Science  100 “take-home” units for 11 th graders  100 “take-home” units for 12 th graders  25 Faculty units http://www.apple.com/education/ipad/

5. Why the iPad?  Most innovative and engaging education applications  Major publishers already teaming with Apple  Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, McGraw-Hill, Pearson  Cheaper than most laptops  Eliminates piles of heavy books

6. What Can it Do?  Content can be created by teachers  Via iBooks Author  Secure test/quiz taking  New content being developed every day The iPad has truly amazing and intuitive features designed for students and educators. http://www.apple.com/education/ipad/

7. Additional Features Parents and students will be able to:  Monitor grades and progress 24/7  Communicate with teachers  Collaborate digitally on group projects To truly understand full capabilities, we recommend visiting Apple’s iPad education website.Apple’s iPad education website.

8. Is it safe?  Students will have restricted access  Applications like “Safari” will be heavily monitored  Students and parents must agree to FAA’s iPad usage policy  Prohibits in class electronic communication and other disruptive activities

9. How much will it cost?  Current price per unit = $499  Educational institution bulk purchase may reduce price of hardware  $10K start-up application licensing  $20K upgrade to FAA network

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