TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY FOR A NEW GENERATION OF LEADERS
WHITTIER
WHITTIER CHRISTIAN
CHRISTIAN HIGH
HIGH SCHOOL’S
SCHOOL’S 1:1
1:1 (BRING
(BRING YOUR
YOUR OWN
OWN DEVICE)
DEVICE) IPAD
IPAD INSTRUCTIONAL
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
PROGRAM
Whittier Christian High School exists to equip our students in the areas of academics, service, and leadership so that they may become the next generation of Christian thought leaders.
While the goals of higher-level thinking and lifelong learning have not changed, the tools and techniques of education have changed. Students today must utilize current technology to compete
both in education and career. We are excited to introduce the 1:1 (Bring Your Own Device) iPad Instructional Program to help them excel in our changing world.
WHAT
WHAT 66 SKILLS
SKILLS WILL
WILL THE
THE 1:1
1:1 PROGRAM
PROGRAM TEACH?
TEACH?
CREATIVITY & INNOVATION
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING,
& DECISION MAKING
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct
knowledge, and develop innovative products and
processes using technology.
Students understand human, cultural, and societal
issues related to technology and practice legal
and ethical behavior.
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct
research, manage projects, solve problems, and make
informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
RESEARCH & INFORMATION FLUENCY
COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION
TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS & CONCEPTS
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and
use information.
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and
work collaboratively, including at a distance, to
support individual learning and contribute to
the learning of others.
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of
technology concepts, systems, and operations.
WHY
WHY iPADS?
iPADS?
Through extensive research of digital devices, we have concluded that the iPad is the best and most comprehensive device for 1:1 education at WCHS. Why?
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• The iPad is
more reliable
than other tablets
and has a 9-hour
battery life.
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• Apple is the market leader
for educational apps and
textbooks, providing creative
solutions to meet the needs of
teachers and students.
• Teachers can
provide a unified set
of instructions for
iPad use.
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• The Apple App Store has
a stringent vetting process for
apps, ensuring safety, security,
and reliability.3
• Using classroom Apple TVs, students
can use AirPlay to wirelessly share their
work instantaneously, and teachers can
project their content for all students to see
and experience.
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• The iPad works with both
Macs and PCs, ensuring
seamless integration with
whatever computers students
currently use.
THE
THE ‘BIG
‘BIG PICTURE’
PICTURE’ BENEFITS
BENEFITS
INCREASED STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
HIGHER PERFORMANCE AT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
BETTER CAREERS
Research supports that, when done properly, access to technology
benefits classroom engagement. One research study that spanned
1:1 programs in six different states showed that a computing device
helped increase students’ interest in learning.5
Because 99% of our graduates attend colleges or universities, our
students must posses the self-discipline and digital skills needed to
succeed in hybrid and online classes.
In the professional world, businesses increasingly rely upon online
education for training and professional development. Most initial
on-the-job experiences will require students to be able to immediately
demonstrate the ability to learn through a hybrid or online model.4
HOW
HOW WILL
WILL THE
THE 1:1
1:1 PROGRAM
PROGRAM WORK?
WORK?
STARTING IN FALL 2014, EVERY STUDENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO BRING AN IPAD TO CLASS.
BEFORE WE GET AN IPAD
Our family already has
an iPad, can we use it?
Yes, you may use an existing
iPad if it meets the following
requirements: iPad 3, 4, or
Air; 32GB or more; iOS 7
only. Devices must also be
covered by a family-purchased
protective case.
We’re a tablet family.
Can we use something
else?
No, you may not use another
device for school in place of
the iPad.
Why not?
Standardizing with one device
is the best learning model for
students, and allows teachers
to more efficiently address
technical issues in the
classroom.
WHEN IT IS USED IN CLASS
We’re worried about the
cost of a new iPad.
Our studies show that even
though the initial cost of an
iPad is high, the reduced
cost of eBooks as a textbook
alternative will result in a net
reduction of cost to parents
over the course of four years
at WCHS.
Won’t the kids be
distracted online all day
if they have iPads?
An upgraded mobile device
management system will filter
online content and provide
firewalls to actively manage
both the wireless network and
student devices.
Will you still use
textbooks?
Yes, we’ll use both digital and
traditional textbooks for the
2014-2015 academic year.
It’s still too expensive.
Another option is to buy a
previous version of the iPad at
a reduced cost from Apple.com.
What if my child has
other technical issues
with the iPad?
Every iPad comes with one
year of hardware repair
coverage through its limited
warranty and up to 90 days
of complimentary support
through Apple. AppleCare+
for iPad extends your coverage to two years and adds up
to two incidents of accidental damage coverage. We
recommend purchasing AppleCare+ for your iPad.
WHAT’S THE TIMELINE FOR THE 1:1 PROGRAM?
MARCH 31, 2014
SUMMER 2014
MAY-JULY
AUGUST 11, 12 & 18 2014
Parent Information Meeting
Purchase iPad 3,4, or Air (32GB) + case. 32GB
minimum - 64GB Recommended.
Purchase iPad and Enroll wchs.com email onto your iPad to
receive the WCHS Mobile Device Management Software.
iPad Enrollment Assistance at WCHS. More
info to come on both May-July and August.
WE
WE ARE
ARE LIVING
LIVING IN
IN A
A TRULY
TRULY FASCINATING
FASCINATING TIME
TIME OF
OF CHANGE
CHANGE AND
AND PROMISE
PROMISE
Within just a few years, rapid advancements in technology have transformed the way we do business, the way we communicate, the way we live. These advances have also
changed the way we teach and learn and so we must rethink and adapt traditional curricula to take advantage of these new possibilities. We are excited about the potential of this
new technology as an educational tool for a new generation.
WHITTIER CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL - EQUIPPING THE MIND AND SPIRIT
For more information please email [email protected]
Sources: 1. "Apple in Education." Apple Inc. 2. "Apple TV-AirPlay." Apple Inc. 3. "17 Percent of Android Apps Contain Major Connection Flaws." NBC News. 2012. 4. "Free Android Apps Cost Users Security, Privacy." NBC News.
2012. 5. "Training Magazine Ranks 2012 Top 125 Organizations." Training Magazine. 2012. 6. "Digital Literacies and Learning: Designing a Path Forward." Friday Institute White Paper Series. March 2011.