iPad in Education

John Shoemaker (John.Shoemaker@palmbeachschools.org)

Melissa Lander (Melissa.Lander@palmbeachschools.org)

John Long (John.Long.1@palmbeachschools.org)

The iPad in Palm Beach County Schools

All district purchased iPads should be on the SDPBC Wireless Network. If your iPad is not on the SDPBC Network, go to this site from the iPad and install the profile from there. You must be located on SDPBC property and login with your district credentials.

Considering Purchasing an iPad? – Explains purchasing and technical requirements/suggestions that are needed to implement an iPad into a classroom.

Great General Resources - This page has general resources that are valuable for students, teachers, or even district personnel. They do not fit in any other category on the wiki.

Media Coverage - This page will house all information (including videos) of media coverage of the iPad in Palm Beach County. Please add comments to the main wiki page or the media coverage page if you know of other media coverages we do not have listed.

iPad Research - Information on research studies from all over the world.

iPad Implementation Planning Guide - Are you planning on purchasing multiple iPads? Have you already purchased iPads, and you are not sure what to do with them? This workbook will guide you through important questions. (Version 3.0 is the latest version. Right click and Save As for faster loading)

App Store Volume Purchasing Program for Apple iOS Devices - This guide will explain the ASVPP Program, Program Roles, Voucher Purchases, ASVPP Workflows, and How to Keep Track of Purchases. (Version 3.0 is the latest version.)

Accessing School District Email on the iPad - This page will give you directions on how to get your District Email on your iPad through the native Mail App.

Adding the iPad to Destiny Library Manager - All district purchased iPads should be added to Destiny Library Manager for the school that purchases them. Devices should then be checked out just as other A/V equipment and books are checked out. Teacher devices should be allowed to go home. Adults should also be allowed to keep their iPad over holidays if it is ok with Administration.

Which Device Should I Purchase?– Shares technical specifications of each device (Desktop, Laptop, iPad 2 comparison) and what applications will work on each device.

iPad Compatibility with District Software and Apps - The iPad does not work with all district purchased software. This page will review district software and whether or not they work on the iPad.

Volume Purchasing Sign-up Information - Schools planning to purchase Apps for multiple devices will find important information here.