ASU Summer 2012EDT 321 Final Projectby Bo Allen

Fictitious Achievers Academy iPad Initiative

Introduction

Fictitious Achievers Academy strives to provide:

Highly advanced academic environment

Latest technologies and methodologies

Thorough preparation for college career

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

The Solution

Obtain 300 3rd generation iPads 75 classroom units for 9th & 10th grade

Math & Science 100 “take-home” units for 11th

graders 100 “take-home” units for 12th

graders 25 Faculty units

http://www.apple.com/education/ipad/

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

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/

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.

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

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

Pricing Comparison

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Bibliography

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