- Do I have to have WiFi at home?
No, the iPad does not have to have WiFi to work. Most creation apps that are used by the district can be accessed and used without internet. If documents need internet, we can set some tools to be accessed off line. - Will the iPad slow down my home Wifi?
Yes, however not much. The iPad is not a device that needs to constantly be connected to the internet to work smoothly. That means it limits the pull on your homes WiFi. As you add more devices, your WiFi will begin to slow, no matter the device. - What apps are on iPads? (Post online)
See the installed apps page. - Can the students use their own device from home?
No, Reasons: The school purchases apps for the students, the school can manage internet content and app installs, device consistency. - Do students have to set up an Apple ID?
- No, students that are younger than 13 can not have an Apple ID without parent permission. If the school decides to use Apple ID's, they will be an ID for the device not for you students. In the future this might change, not with out parent communication. (as of 1/26/16)
- No, students that are younger than 13 can not have an Apple ID without parent permission. If the school decides to use Apple ID's, they will be an ID for the device not for you students. In the future this might change, not with out parent communication. (as of 1/26/16)
- Do students have iTunes?
- No, students do not have Apple ID's therefore they can not access iTunes. We also remove the iTunes Store from the devices.
- No, students do not have Apple ID's therefore they can not access iTunes. We also remove the iTunes Store from the devices.
- Does the case cover the screen?
- No, the case covers all corners, the back, and does covers the screen when closed. However there is not screen protector on the device when the iPad is open.
- No, the case covers all corners, the back, and does covers the screen when closed. However there is not screen protector on the device when the iPad is open.
- Can student put a cover on the glass screen?
- No, there is no need to change the case, and students are not allowed to remove the case for any reason.
- No, there is no need to change the case, and students are not allowed to remove the case for any reason.
- Can we put a screen protector on the student iPad?
- No, we recommend paying for the insurance which is a better over all deal than just a screen protector. The 3rd year the device will go to a new student, we do not want any issues with purchased screen protectors.
- No, we recommend paying for the insurance which is a better over all deal than just a screen protector. The 3rd year the device will go to a new student, we do not want any issues with purchased screen protectors.
- Can students use a keyboard that is made for the iPad?
- Yes, if your son or daughter has a bluetooth or corded keyboard that works with an iPad they are welcome to use it. They will use it at their own risk, Paw Paw is not accountable for issues. The school will not be providing keyboards.
- Yes, if your son or daughter has a bluetooth or corded keyboard that works with an iPad they are welcome to use it. They will use it at their own risk, Paw Paw is not accountable for issues. The school will not be providing keyboards.
- Can students print from their iPad at home or school?
- School No - Home Yes, at home as long as your printer is attached to your WiFi. School does not allow printing because there is no way to monitor this process. Printing could be of anything at anytime and endless amounts.
- School No - Home Yes, at home as long as your printer is attached to your WiFi. School does not allow printing because there is no way to monitor this process. Printing could be of anything at anytime and endless amounts.
- How private are the pictures on my son or daughter's iPad?
- The images on your son or daughter's iPad are property of school. They can be viewed by a teacher/administration at anytime. The images do not get shared out unless done so by your son or daughter.
- The images on your son or daughter's iPad are property of school. They can be viewed by a teacher/administration at anytime. The images do not get shared out unless done so by your son or daughter.
- Do photos/videos get uploaded to a server? Who is viewing them?
- No, the do not get uploaded to a server. Photos and videos can be saved to your son or daughter's Google Drive. That is done by your son or daughter and recommended by the school to save space on the device. The school has the right to check those images and videos if deemed necessary.
- No, the do not get uploaded to a server. Photos and videos can be saved to your son or daughter's Google Drive. That is done by your son or daughter and recommended by the school to save space on the device. The school has the right to check those images and videos if deemed necessary.
- Does the school have access to the iPad's camera at any time?
- No, the school has zero access to monitor any live feeds (microphone or camera) on the device. Location tools are in place only if reported lost or stolen.
- No, the school has zero access to monitor any live feeds (microphone or camera) on the device. Location tools are in place only if reported lost or stolen.
- Why does the iPad user contract say there is no expectation of privacy?
- The school has the right to access all contents of the device. This is for safety and security of all students and district content.
- The school has the right to access all contents of the device. This is for safety and security of all students and district content.
- What happens to the iPads at the end of the 7th grade year?
- Your son or daughter will turn the device in, in 8th grade they will get the exact same device. After the 8th grade year, the device will be recommissioned for a new user. ALL CONTENT WILL BE DELETED!
- Your son or daughter will turn the device in, in 8th grade they will get the exact same device. After the 8th grade year, the device will be recommissioned for a new user. ALL CONTENT WILL BE DELETED!
- Are students provided loaners?
- Yes, if at any point your son or daughter's device is in need or repair, they can check out a device in the media center. That process is similar to checking out a book. Once returned, the contents will be deleted and or logged out.
- Yes, if at any point your son or daughter's device is in need or repair, they can check out a device in the media center. That process is similar to checking out a book. Once returned, the contents will be deleted and or logged out.
- If parent has an iTunes account can they put it on device?
- No, no one can log into the accounts on the device. It is locked with a profile.
- No, no one can log into the accounts on the device. It is locked with a profile.
- What if the iPad is stolen?
- If you have insurance, the case will be investigated and a new device assigned to your son or daughter. If not insured, then parents/guardian will be responsible for the full amount of the iPad and case.
- If you have insurance, the case will be investigated and a new device assigned to your son or daughter. If not insured, then parents/guardian will be responsible for the full amount of the iPad and case.
- What is the plan when the device is obsolete?
- The school has outlined a 3 year plan that will reevaluate the devices and the technology plan at that time.
- The school has outlined a 3 year plan that will reevaluate the devices and the technology plan at that time.
- Are all students getting the digital citizenship modules?
- Yes, all students are required to take part and finish the Digital Citizenship courses prior to taking the device home.
- Yes, all students are required to take part and finish the Digital Citizenship courses prior to taking the device home.
- Are thumbprints stored and kept on file?
- No, the iPad does not actually take a thumbprint nor does any of that information get stored on in the cloud. (Apple's Definition)
- No, the iPad does not actually take a thumbprint nor does any of that information get stored on in the cloud. (Apple's Definition)
- Are textbooks currently digital or becoming more digital.
- As the school moves forward digital and interactive textbooks will become the regular. Currently we have digital textbooks just not interactive textbooks.
- As the school moves forward digital and interactive textbooks will become the regular. Currently we have digital textbooks just not interactive textbooks.