Ipad Sign out Procedures

iPad Sign Out Procedures

1.  Teacher will determine a curriculum requirement that benefits the students by using iPads. Teachers should have prior knowledge/training on the use of iPads before you submit a request to sign-out one of the iPad carts.

2.  The teacher will submit an email to Ms. Joanne Prettyman at requesting to sign out an iPad cart. This email should contain the date or days and time (periods) required as well as the number of students that will be using the iPads.

3.  Ms. Prettyman will determine the availability of the iPad cart and notify you via email as to whether the request has been approved.

4.  Ms. Prettyman will update the Media Center calendar with your request if it is approved. (You can view the calendar at http://www.ytech.edu/education/components/calendar/calendar.php?sectiondetailid=4231& to see if your date/time selection is available)

5.  On the sign-out date, the teacher will go to the Media Center to pick up the cart. If you feel you are unable to push the cart to your room, please contact Ms. Prettyman at ext. 5168 and she will get someone to assist.

6.  The teacher will return the cart immediately upon completion of use unless other arrangements have been made with Ms. Prettyman.

Important iPad Reminders

1.  If you receive an iPad cart and there are iPads missing immediately notify the following individuals.

a.  Ms. Prettyman - Media Center Coordinator - - ext. 5168

b.  Jim Roberts - Director of Information Technology - - ext. 5194

2.  Every cart has a combination lock. The teacher will be provided with the combination upon receiving the cart.

3.  Carefully detach the power cord from the iPads when removing them from the carts. Replace the iPads in the cart and reattach the cords carefully.

4.  iPads should never be left out or unsecured if the teacher is not in the classroom.

5.  iPads are not to be removed from the classroom they are being used in.

6.  DO NOT allow students to sign in or out of the iTunes account for any reason.

7.  If the iPad displays a message to update software, click ignore.

York County School of Technology (YCST) iPad Policy and Procedures

YCST provides for the use of mobile learning devices (iPads) in school. iPads will contain predetermined applications that are installed. Throughout the course of the school year additional applications will be installed at the request of the Teacher. Data will be maintained on the actual use of the devices.

Student use of the iPad in school falls under the guidelines of the school’s Acceptable Use Policy. Access to the Internet is monitored through our school’s content filtering software and all rules and expectations are applied to the use of the iPad. All applications and documents stored on the iPads are the property of York County School of Technology and are subject to regular reviewing and monitoring.

Distribution: Document the sign-out of the iPads to the students

1.  Check out iPads one at a time or have them on the desks with a number assigned to each student

2.  Students should walk back to their desk holding the iPad with both hands

3.  iPad should be places directly on the desk and remain there for the entire class period.

4.  Check-in each iPad one at a time and ensure there is no damage.

Students should not:

•  Remove the iPad from the classroom or school premises.

•  Leave the iPad unattended.

•  Modify the iPad in any way other than instructed by the administrator or other district personnel. (this includes adding/deleting apps or modifying the home

•  screen layout)

•  Exchange iPads with another student once you are assigned one in the classroom.

•  Allow other students to retain or remove iPad from their presence.

•  Apply any permanent marks, decorations, or modifications to the iPad.

•  Remove the supplied cover for the iPad.

•  Synchronize the iPad with any other device

•  Clear or disable browsing history or set password protection on the device.

•  Disable the iPad or its applications.

•  Save any documents/pictures to the iPads– all material students want to keep must be sent through their student email

Failure to comply with these guidelines will be treated as failure to comply with the District’s Acceptable Use Policy and will be dealt with as specified in the district’s discipline code.

Using the iPad

•  Use of the iPad will require necessary tasks to keep the device performing well.

o  Clean the screen with soft cloths, do not use paper towels

o  Make sure your hands are clean before using.

o  Keep away from food and drink

o  Carefully detach/reattach the iPad with the included charger in the iPad cart.

o  The iPad should stay stationary - students should not be walking around the room with the iPad

o  Notify the Teacher of any software/hardware issues as soon as possible.

o  Secure the iPad in the provided cart when not in use.

•  Report to the teacher or administrator any violations of the policies.

•  Reporting Technical Issues: Any errors or problems with the iPad should be reported as soon as recognized. This can be done by informing the Teacher who should submit a schooldude at their earliest convenience.

•  All syncing of the device will be handled through the Technology Department to ensure like applications and configurations are found on every device to maximize the potential of this device. Syncing will be done twice a month depending on the requirements.

•  New application requests must be submitted through a schooldude. If there is a cost to the application, it must be approved through the normal requisition process.

•  Damage due to a determined cause will be addressed on an individual basis. That is why it is important to document who is using each iPad. Damage due to negligence may result in the student assuming the financial responsibility of replacement of the iPad.