2. Open up the Padlet link on your email
To contribute, double tap on the screen and begin typing
It is up to you if you want to be anonymous or put your name at the start of the
comment
If you were unable to attend the meeting, you can still contribute to this
discussion
Insert padlet link here also email to staff
3. Majority of iPads are well past their use by date
Thin clients are coming out of warranty and are not providing a stable platform
for teachers to work on
Apple TVs are not working consistently with devices and rooms – most teachers
are finding they need to be tied to the cord to be able to use projection
Load on computer labs is excessive – particularly when assessment is due
4. Speed and reliability of thin clients lacking
Viability of iPad as a ‘one stop shop’ for teacher
Consistency of Apple TV in the classroom
Unable to print from iPad without using Citrix
Compatibility of Apple platform with Windows platform (Pages, Keynote)
Projection issues – there is currently no reliable system available that will stream
video – staff will continued to be encouraged to use cords for this
6. For your information but separate to today’s discussion –
NO DECISIONS WILL BE MADE UNTIL PARENT
CONSULTATION HAS TAKEN PLACE
5-6 – Netbook device (smaller, cheaper version of laptop – cheaper than iPad
currently required)
7-9 – Laptop
10 – 12 Laptop or Netbook (dependant on pathway)
7. Tablet style device (touch screen with detachable keyboard, usb inputs) to enable
similar functionality of ipad but in a windows environment and allow the device to
also function as a laptop
Sample only
8. Loss of access to Apple Apps
Windows apps available but limited range
Updates and software to be provided through management software – limited
need to take your device to IT for upgrades, software
No need for iPad adaptors – cords to connect to projectors available in all rooms –
use VGA / Computer option on Control Panel
Reliable connection – no need for Citrix
Ability to work off-site (Panel, PD)
1 consistent platform
Open forum discussion where some basic information will be presented but then open up to concerns, ideas, preferences, impact on in class teaching.
Show staff the padlet site and how to add comments
Round up of some of the major issues we currently face….other high impact issues not addressed?
Review of data – highlight the number of responses provided and that this has been taken as the assumed position of the majority even though the majority did not respond.
Student survey data provided as indication of the types of things teachers are presenting / doing in the classroom – not to be confused with the future of student devices at this stage.
Present some of the options available and open up for discussion as to how these will work for / against teachers in the classroom and in their daily preparation.