Oh! The Places Technology Has Taken Us!. Dr. Jared Cotton Superintendent Janet Copenhaver Director of Technology Betsy Mattox School Board Member. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Oh! The Places Technology Has Taken Us! Vision: Henry County Public Schools where critical thinking is expected, creativity is nurtured, technology and innovation are embraced, and learning is celebrated. Mission: Henry County Public Schools, a high-performing school division, provides all students with an exemplary education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and excellence. Dr. Jared Cotton Superintendent Janet Copenhaver Director of Technology Betsy Mattox School Board Member
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Oh! The Places Technology Has Taken
Us!
Vision: Henry County Public Schools where critical thinking is expected, creativity is nurtured, technology and innovation are embraced, and learning is celebrated.
Mission: Henry County Public Schools, a high-performing school division, provides all students with an exemplary education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and excellence.
Dr. Jared CottonSuperintendent
Janet CopenhaverDirector of Technology
Betsy MattoxSchool Board Member
VIRGINIA
NORTHCAROLINA
Henry County
7100 students10 elementary2 middle, 2 high schoolsRegional Alternative schoolRegional Governor’s schoolFully accredited by Virginia StandardsSchool Board of Education Award
RecipientApple Distinguished District
School Division At a Glance
Vision Henry County Public Schools where critical thinking is
expected, creativity is nurtured, technology and innovation are
embraced, and learning is celebrated.
Mission Henry County Public Schools, a high-performing
school division, provides all students with an exemplary education
in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline,
motivation, and excellence.
High Quality InstructionHenry County Public Schools will produce globally competitive students.
High Quality ProfessionalsHenry County Public Schools will be directed by 21st century professionals.
Safe and Orderly SchoolsHenry County Public Schools’ students will be healthy, responsible, and engaged in positive relationships.
Innovative and Cutting-Edge TechnologyHenry County Public Schools will encourage the application of technology to enhance instruction and promote innovation.
Effective and Efficient Resource ManagementHenry County Public Schools will be governed and supported by 21st century systems.
Family and Community EngagementHenry County Public Schools will engage families and the community to ensure open communication and opportunities for student success.
iPad 1:1 InitiativeInitial Pilot: Beyond Textbooks Pilot with VA
Department of Education40 iPads for two 4th grade classes with digital Social Studies textbook
We expanded to:
Social Studies Digital Textbook for Grades 4 and 5
Social Studies Digital Textbook for Grade 9
Deployment Challenges
SyncingProfessional Development
Parent TrainingAdding AppsNetwork Infrastructure
Current Status
4000 iPads
1:1-24/7 Grades three, four, and five with digital Social Studies, English, and Math textbooks loaded on iPad
Classroom sets in Grades K-2, 6-12 and all CTE classes
Our Students Speak!
Our Parents Speak!
Parent Survey
Surveys sent to parents-1658
Responses received back to school-1258
76% returned survey
Parent Survey for 1:1 InitiativeHave you used apps on your child’s iPad?
Parent Survey for 1:1 InitiativeHave you looked a textbook on your child’s
iPad?
Parent Survey for 1:1 InitiativeDid your child have a computer or iPad
before receiving one from school?
Parent Survey for 1:1 InitiativeIs your child more or less excited about having the
textbooks on iPad instead of printed textbooks?
Is your child more likely to complete homework and study when it is on the iPad?
Parent Survey for 1:1 Initiative
Parent Survey for 1:1 InitiativeDo you have Internet access in your home?
Parent ResponsesMy son takes care of the iPad and
recognizes how useful it is to him
We think having books on the iPad is great
Books bags are not as heavy
My son shows me how he does his work
Great improvement from traditional textbooks
Gets students more excited about learning
Good addition to study habits
Parent ResponsesThis technology is something all children are going
to have to use in the future-thankful my child has this opportunity
Find him studying more frequentlyLoves to do homework on his iPad has been
learning other languages such as Italian an Spanish on the iPad
Helps teach responsibilityMakes learning fun he is more motivated and has
done excellent things this year Made him more interested in his homework-we work together more
Less worksheetsChildren are more excited to have homework
Parent Responses/ Suggestions
There should be an option to buy the iPadShould have more things loaded on themShould expand to middle schoolMore reading programs loadedNeed to know when next meeting isShould have black history appDo not give homework that requires InternetDo not know how to find information to study
for the testParents should have training on how to view
textbooks
Parents Reponses/ChallengesConcern that children can go to inappropriate sitesToo many chances for distractionsHard to make sure they are all chargedDon’t like children taking tests on computersI know very little about computers or iPads, my son
will not tell us the truth when I ask himOld school is the best wayCharging the iPad over night is a real problem in
this householdRidiculous to have wireless access in HCPS because
of our economyTechnology has ruined old school-kids don’t know
spelling, planting gardens and how to exist without electronics-they will never make it without knowledge of old school too
