Anderson Middle School
Mr. Koppes' EdTech Projects
"Excellence for All"
GOAL SETTING
What do you want to accomplish?
Program Elements
Apple TV - $99.99
The primer iPad accessory reviewed
CREATING and MANAGING ACCOUNTS
GENERAL SETTINGS
STORING FILES
RULES and ROUTINES
WORKING with IT
ACCESSORIES
Bluetooth Keyboard - $19.99
An easy-to-use wireless keyboard.
Apple TV - $99.99
The primer iPad accessory reviewed
iPad as Document Camera - There are tons of options but go to Pinterest or use Google Images to search for "iPad Document Camera" for good, cheap ideas!
Universal Screen Cleaner - $1.44
Best price for screen cleaner and other tech.
Best prices for a range of tech.
Goal Setting: What do you want to accomplish?
Increase attendance?
Reward behavior?
Improve math skills?
Increase tech literacy?
Increase student reading level?
Shape your program to meet that goal...
Creating and Managing Accounts: How tech savvy are you and how much time and energy do you want to invest?
Apple Configurator (Mac only)
Personal Account (up to ten devices) - Settings - iTunes & App Store - Toggle Apps to ON
Recommendation - Start small with free applications to solidify your program vision.
General Settings:
What kind of access do you want users to have?
Recommendation - Lock features down to limit pressure on monitoring then loosen restrictions as they are earned.
Storing Files:
Where/How are you going to store files?
Dropbox vs. your server
Recommendation - Create online accounts and have a couple PCs set up as downloading stations.
General Settings:
What rules and routines are you going to need to maintain your program integrity?
Cable Management
Cleaning
Recommendation - Have a single individual responsible for distributing and plugging in devices. Be sure they will be charged for SHARE.
Working with IT:
How do you get IT on-board?
WiFi
App Store
iTunes
Recommendation - Build a relationship with IT and focus your conversations on how what you will be doing with improve tech literacy and meet the demands of the Common Core Standsrds.
Accessories:
What accessories can help me impliment my program?
Recommendations - Get your apps sorted an budgeted before venturing too far into accessorizing.
"All that is gold does not glitter..."
