Is High School Ready for Tablets?

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WHy should the school use tablets?

• save $$ on textbooks
• increase creativity/interaction
• less materials needed

What training does staff receive?

• operation AND lesson plans necessary
• access experience and knowledge
• track student progress

has there been a successful pilot?

• which class/ subject?
• what was the results?
• are there any changes

has there been a successful pilot?

• which class/ subject?
• what was the results?
• are there any changes

what about security?

• Does the school use an intranet?
• What form of virus protection/ filter control is used?
• Is outside web access allowed?

How will my child use the tablet?

• Which classes will it be used in?
• How will it be used?
• Where is it stored when not in use?

"Giving students technology to create, collaborate, or solve problems is what equates to learning."
Doreen Barnes Technology integration coordinator, Forest Hills Public Schools, Michigan