Posted on December 12, 2011 by kschaefer
As schools, mine included, look to adopt the latest portable or mobile devices, I am wondering if the decision makers are also considering whether or not the school is ready for a post PC device. I know our school is testing iPads in one class while another class uses MacBooks. Granted, the iPads are brand [...]
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Posted on November 11, 2011 by kschaefer
‘The Calatrava Eye’ http://www.flickr.com/photos/22746515@N02/5354806024 We started the Middle School Digital Device Project on October 17th when Ms. Donnelly’s class were given MacBooks for use. The iPads were handed out to Ms. Williams’ class on October 24th. After the first week students were able to take them home if we had the signed form back. I have [...]
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Posted on November 3, 2011 by kschaefer
Last week we began the iPad phase of the Middle School Digital Device Project. (MSDDP) The week before we started the MacBook project. I am including some thoughts and reflections on the first couple weeks of the project. Background Parents had received a letter written by the team of educators at DA that are helping [...]
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Posted on October 18, 2011 by kschaefer
Yesterday, Patti Donnelly’s afternoon Language Arts class took the first step in our digital device exploration program. A parent letter will soon go home to discuss the program particulars. For now, the laptops will be staying at school and primarily used only in the Language Arts class. In time, students will take them home and [...]
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