Tablets have become an integral part of how we interact with technology. There are many educational benefits of using this technology in an educational setting as well as many challenges with the management of these devices in an educational context.
iOS Devices for Teacher Use
It is important to note that an iOS device used in an educational setting has some different requirements than an iOS device used for personal use. One of the main differences is an educational iPad should not be set up for use with iCloud. The reason for this has to do with our privacy obligations laid out by the Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FOIPPA). For this reason, the iCloud has been disabled for students and teachers.
An iOS device used in an educational setting should not be logged into a personal iTunes account. iOS devices for teacher use should be set up with an account with the appropriate school district email and attached to no credit card or payment method. This will allow the teacher to add free applications to their iPad but purchased applications would need to be purchased through the technology department.
Click HERE to learn how to set up an SD22 Apple ID (For Teachers Only).
iOS Devices for Student Use
Student iOS devices have more restrictions on their use due to our privacy obligations. Students are not able to log into an iTunes account or iCloud. They cannot add or remove applications from the devices and this will have to be done by the technicians. Some applications are available to the teachers' iOS devices only and students will not have access to; such as iTunes Store, Messages, and App Store.
Tutorials
Here are some tutorials to help school manage the use of shared mobile devices:
How do I get started with using the iPad?
Click HERE to access the iPad User Guide.
How do we organize the iPads in our School or Class?
Managing sharing of iOS devices in a classroom or any shared setting involves a few key steps to ensure smooth and efficient use for everyone involved.
Here’s a ways to stay organized:
- Label Devices: Label each device visibly with its device name to avoid confusion.
To find the name of the device. - Assign Devices: Decide how many devices will be shared and assign each a unique identifier (e.g., Device 1, Device 2).
- Storage: Designate a secure and easily accessible storage location for the devices when not in use, such as a charging station or a locked cabinet.
- Power and Connectivity: Ensure all devices are fully charged before each use. Set up a charging routine to keep them ready.
What guidelines should I set for my class?
Here are some expectations to discuss with your class:
- SD 22's Acceptable Use of District Technology
- Be aware of any students in your class whose parents have opted out of them using Digital tools.
- Follow FIPPA
- Digital Citizenship
- Establish clear guidelines for how users should handle the devices, including expectations for care, handling, and cleanliness.
- Define time limits for each user session to ensure fair access for all.
- Encourage users to logout of personal accounts after use to protect privacy. This is important from a device management perspective but also for privacy and security reasons.
How do I get storage space back on the iPad?
Click HERE to access a tutorial for recovering iPad storage space
How come students can't sign in to an app (ie Seesaw, Google)?
Click HERE to access a tutorial for removing browser history.