bridging the digital divide andrew phillips supervisor of technology cleveland city schools
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PAUL [email protected] PRESIDENTSYNDESI SOLUTIONS, INC
Andrew PhillipsCleveland City [email protected]@ccstechdepthttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Cleveland-City-Schools-Technology-Department/150687038332507?sk=info
Why are we doing this?
• Improve test scores• Introduce new technology to students• Prepare students for next generation
assessments• Engage students• Integrate technology in the classroom• Develop technology leaders in schools
Pilot Specifics
• Identify what grade level and schools to conduct the pilot– We chose grades 5, 6, and 9 at Blythe-Bower, CMS,
and CHS respectively• Identify a group of students– 75 students total– We used three different methods
• 5th Grade chose their middle students• 6th grade chose random students• 9th grade chose at risk students
More Pilot Specifics
• We chose the iPad because of the familiarity of the device with teachers involved. Most teachers already had an iPad or were getting one.
• We wanted to ensure that students had access to the Internet from anywhere. We chose the 3G enabled iPad 2.
Cost of the Pilot
• iPads - $529 each• Cases (Nashville’s own Griffin Survivor) - $40
each• AppleCare+ - $99• Apps – about $30 per student• Data Plan (Verizon)- $34 from state contract• MDM – about $7500 for 100 users
Securing the Device
• Create a profile• Distribute with MDM• Email VPN configuration• Distribute apps
Securing the Internet Demo
• Create account on firewall• Download mobile config file• Edit in Notepad++• Email to device
In depth documentation
http://www.astaro.org/gateway-products/vpn-site-site-remote-access/
43240-how-apple-ios-device-vpn-demand.html
Lessons Learned
• iPad is a consumer device• Students create unique iTunes account. Apps
stay with the account• iPads must connect through 3G at school• E-Rate will not reimburse for cost outside of
school day• Students will protect the device for the most
part• Very expensive