Personal Learning Devices
@ St Oliver Plunkett Years 5-7
THE FUTURE IS NOT A PLACE WE ARE GOING TO
BUT ONE THAT WE CONSTANTLY SHAPE WITH OUR THOUGHTS AND ACTIONS
Education is Changing
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot
read or write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.” Alvin Toffler
St Ollie’s Mission & Values
Provide quality educational programs to support the individual and
communal needs of students.
Foster an open, welcoming interaction between families and
school, inviting contribution and involvement with each other in a
respectful, caring and appropriate manner.
Liaise with organisations to build partnerships, that promote
citizenship and democratic values, and to develop community
awareness and support.
“Our mission is one of proclaiming, living and celebrating the
good news with justice, truth, care and compassion.”
IN FULFILLING THIS MISSION, WE ENDEAVOUR TO:
Why Do Students Need their Own Device?
increased student engagement.
student’s writing improves.
students become engaged in critical thinking.
There is increased effectiveness in meeting
students’ needs.
“60% of higher
education classes will
be taken online by
2020” Chronicle Research Services
Research shows:
Why the iPad? Light and portable
Accesses software and the Internet quickly
so more time spent learning
The range of apps allows for a wide and
varied learning experiences
Rich multimedia device (text, sound,
images, interactive)
Touch screen allows for greater interactivity
and accessibility
Reasonably priced device
Text, images, sound and videos can all be
created, stored and edited on the device.
Costs to school 2013
Costs
2014
Costs
Student iPads 10,386 21,200
Teacher ipads 620 1950
Teacher Laptops n/a 6245
Apple TV, Leads 120 710
Cases 1053 160
Apps 100 400
Professional Development 5300 7500
$17,579 $38,165
iPad iPad
Insurance Case Apps Total Cost
Year 5
2 year
program
$400 n/a $30 $50 $480
Year 6 School 2014 $98 $30 $50 $178.00
Year 7
2 year
program
School 2013 $98
2014 $98
School $50 $246
Costs to Families
REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum 16GB iPad with a camera
• Battery needs to last from 9am to 3pm
• iPad or iPad mini - both fine
• Case/Cover that protects the screen
• Anti glare screen protectors are optional
• Stylus is optional
• WiFi only (Not 3G/4G – does not need a SIM)
• Can be a second hand or family iPad
Device is for your child to use as a tool for learning
Only school based apps should be loaded
Viewed as a public device as adults in school will require
access
What happens if something goes wrong?
Inappropriate behaviour
Access to inappropriate material
Breakages