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The idea

Provide learners with a portable computing device so they can create, collaborate, communicate, and critically think.

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The plan

Provide teachers and students with iPads starting the Summer of 2011 through the Fall of 2012 using funds from a community supported bond.

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The learning

We will freely share what we are learning with our local, state, national and global community.  See our story in timeline form here.

News

ZPS is hosting Apple learning event

Submitted by Stephen Braunius
on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 14:02

Tuesday, April 24 2012 9:00AM - 2:30PM

Students who are engaged in their learning score higher in writing assessments, demonstrate better analytical skills, engage in problem solving, and collaborate more effectively on schoolwork. Come see how students are successfully engaged in their learning environment through one to one access to technology.

Apple has been fortunate to work with hundreds of innovative schools across the country, and we've seen common factors for successful 1 to 1 learning implementations.

Evolution of classroom technology

Submitted by Stephen Braunius
on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 13:38

A professor, former teacher, and former Superintendent, has put together a timeline that chronicles the evolution of classroom technology.  Enjoy the look back in time:

http://larrycuban.wordpress.com/2012/04/01/evolution-of-classroom-technology-jeff-dunn/

Thank you to teacher, Keith Walker, for sharing.

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Our iPad Experience

Submitted by Stephen Braunius
on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 18:55

Two of our amazing teachers and Instructional Technology Coaches, Shawn Jacob and Tony DiLaura, presented at the MACUL (Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning) conference on March 8. Their subtitle: "create, consume, communicate, collaborate."  Check out the following teaser video:

See the website where they share all of their resources at:

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We have to prepare them for their world and not ours

Submitted by Stephen Braunius
on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 11:23

Dr. Barry is interviewed by Heritage Newspapers in the article "WHAT'S NEXT?: Use of iPads evolving how the classroom learns in school."  This article highlights how schools are using iPads and the next steps for using iPads for teachers and students in Zeeland Public Schools.

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USA Today: ZPS Supt. Dave Barry calls iPad a "game changer"

Submitted by Jcamenga
on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 17:04

USA Today: ZPS Superintendent Dave Barry calls the use of iPads by special needs students "a game changer."

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Holland/Zeeland Tech Lunch focuses on iPads

Submitted by Stephen Braunius
on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 23:41

Holland/Zeeland Tech Lunch (for the non-techie)  (click link to register for this event)

Thursday, September 15  n  11:30 am - 1:00 pm  n  Herrick District Library (300 S River Ave, Holland)  n  There is no cost for this event  n  Please bring your own lunch, or come a little early and buy one from Captain Terry's Galley

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Media covers story of our iPad rollout

Submitted by Jcamenga
on Mon, 09/05/2011 - 14:52

The rollout of iPads for our high school students was covered by a variety of media outlets. In case you missed the story, here are the links:

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Insurance is available for the iPad

Submitted by Jcamenga
on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 17:56

We are pleased to report that reasonable insurance is available to cover the damage or loss of your student's iPad.  The cost is $53.40 for the 2011-2012 school year and there is no deductible. That means you pay no more than the $53.40.  To enroll, download the insurance form HERE, fill it out and return it to your high school office NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 7.  Make checks payable to Zeeland Public Schools. 

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Our teachers gather more iPad ideas Sept. 1

Submitted by Jcamenga
on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 14:37

Trained this summer to use the iPad in the classroom, Zeeland Public Schools 300 teachers will gather more ideas for the tablet’s use from Kevin Honeycutt, a nationally recognized leader in digital learning. Honeycutt will share his ideas with 300 teachers of Zeeland Public Schools this Thursday, September 1, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Lokers Auditorium, 320 E. Main Avenue.  


Honeycutt’s presentation, “Trends, Tools and Tactics for 21st Century Learning,” will be followed by afternoon breakout sessions that are part of the teacher’s inservice training prior to the start of school September 6.
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Shipment of iPad covers delayed

Submitted by Jcamenga
on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 00:47

We learned today (8/29) that the covers for the students' iPads did not arrived as planned. Therefore, we will distribute iPads Tuesday (8/30) in their original cardboard boxes. Students will be able to pick up the cases at the school office as soon as they arrive.

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