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=GHS Mobile Technology Wiki=

This Wiki is for those who are involved in and using mobile technology in the classroom to collaborate and share resources, ideas, tips and results of the GPS mobile technology pilot project.

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__**Projected Goals**__

 * Fewer Paper Assignments
 * Freeing Lab Space
 * Increased Access for Students
 * On-task student time
 * Perception - increased use of devices for learning, problem solving collaboration
 * Increased work completion
 * Increased evidence of creativity
 * Increased resources
 * Exposure to Real World learning (problem solving)
 * Technology ethics and etiquette
 * More engaged (interest, ownership)
 * Motivation

**__FAQs__ **

 * Frequent questions from Parents---Mobile Learning Device (Tablet/Smartphone) Pilot **


 * **What are the goals for the tablet/phone pilot? **
 * The goals of our pilot are focused on the 21st century learning goals that increase critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, competency, and connectedness (access to information).
 * **When will my student get the tablet/phone? **
 * Our goal is to have the mobile learning devices in students hands in the next two weeks...hopefully no later than December 9th.
 * **What happens if my student breaks/damages their tablet/phone? **
 * Students need to report damage immediately and may be assessed a replacement fee. We are anticipating that kids will be excited and motivated to keep these expensive "tools" well cared for; only in cases of obvious lack of care or misuse would the student be charged. Please demonstrate responsibility by reporting damage immediately.
 * **How much do the devices cost to replace? **
 * Replacement costs: Tablets-$149.00, Phones $100.00
 * **Who do we contact if damage occurs? **
 * Please notify a participating pilot teacher in the case of damage.
 * **Are there other materials/accessories that my student might need? **
 * We recommend that your student bring his/her own ear-buds/headphones. At this time, we anticipate providing other accessories, such as screen protectors/cases.
 * **Can my student make phone calls or send text messages? **
 * These features have been disabled through Verizon.
 * **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Is the 3G data/Internet connection filtered? **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The 3G data/Internet is filtered through GPS in conjunction with Verizon, but uses the exact same filter students have when on our network at school.
 * **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Will the Internet/WiFi connection at school be filtered? **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Yes. The Internet will be filtered just as it would be on our school computers.
 * **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Can my student use our WiFi connection at home? **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ideally, no. Students must use 3G when anywhere but at school, as we need to filter the Internet. However, we actually will be turning on WiFi access Monday through Friday during school hours. 3G will be used after school hours and on weekends.
 * **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Can my student download any apps from the market that they want? **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We ask that students do not download apps unless instructed to or given permission. Please remember that downloading inappropriate material, including apps that cost money, is a violation of our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). These actions could result in the loss of their device. We are always open to new ideas for apps...please share.
 * **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Can my student take pictures/videos? **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Yes, but the pictures/videos should be for school related purposes. Encourage your student to make wise and responsible decisions. Again, students are held to the terms of the AUP. Violations could result in the loss of their device.
 * **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Can you give examples of unacceptable uses of the tablet/phone? **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Unacceptable uses of the device include: downloading apps that charge fees, downloading apps without teacher approval, circumventing the Internet filter to access social sites (ex. facebook) or other inappropriate sites, taking non-school related pictures/videos, taking pictures while in the locker-room, downloading personal music, jailbreaking or rooting the device...etc.
 * **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Can my student download their music to their device? **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">No, due to legality issues we ask that students do not download their personal music to the device
 * **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">How long will the pilot last? **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The pilot is intended to last through this school year (June).
 * **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Can my student bring their tablet/phone home? **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Yes, we encourage students to take their device home and use it as teachers request. Please remember to have students charge their device each night and bring it back to school fully charged.
 * **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">How should my student be using their tablet/phone at home? **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Teachers may ask students to research information, watch academic video clips, participate in discussions via blogs, collaborate on projects, communicate, etc.
 * **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Will my student be able to use their tablet/phone over the summer? **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">At this time, no. Devices will be collected at the end of the school year.

Larissa sent this link that we can use! []

__Apps to add to the device and remove prior to implementation__
Samsung Galaxy Tab Apps List
 * ~ Samsung Galaxay Tab ||~  ||~   ||~ Motorola Droid X2 ||~   ||
 * **Apps to Add** || **Apps to Remove** ||  || **Apps to Add** || **Apps to Remove** ||
 * * Barcode Scanner
 * Advanced Task Killer
 * Docs (Google)
 * Evernote
 * Edmodo
 * Link to GPS PowerSchool
 * Office Pro (full version)
 * Skype
 * NASA
 * Jorte
 * Slidemaker
 * Skitch (elementary)
 * Math Workout (elementary)
 * Slice it (elementary)
 * Merriam-Webster Dictionary (ele)
 * Smart Ruler Lite (Elementary)
 * Ultimate Stop Watch (Elementary)
 * Stopwatch and Timer (Elementary)
 * Super Ruler Free (Elementary)
 * Tower of Hanoi (Ele)
 * Tangram Moment (Ele) || * 3G Mobile Hotspot
 * Blockbuster
 * Let's Golf
 * Messaging
 * My Verizon Mobile
 * N.O.V.A
 * Slacker
 * V CAST Apps
 * V Cast Music
 * V Cast Song ID
 * N.O.V.A
 * ||  || * Barcode scanner
 * Advanced Task Killer
 * Docs (google)
 * Evernote
 * Edmodo
 * AVG antivirus
 * Juicedefender
 * Mathris lite (elementary)
 * Math Training (elementary)
 * Math Formula?
 * Rocketlink?
 * Skitch (elementary)
 * Math Workout (elementary)
 * Slice It (elementary)
 * Merriam-Webster Dictionary (elementary)
 * Smart Ruler Lite (Elementary)
 * Ultimate Stop Watch (Elementary)
 * Stopwatch and Timer (Elementary)
 * Super Ruler Free (Elementary)
 * Tower of Hanoi (Ele)
 * Tangram Moment (Ele)