Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96

iPad Handbook

2017-2018

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Table of Contents

1. MOBILE DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS 3-----------------------------------------------2. ISSUING OF IPADS 3---------------------------------------------------------------------3. TAKING CARE OF THE IPAD 3--------------------------------------------------------

3.1 General Precautions:3.2 Carrying the iPad:3.3 Screen Care:3.4 iPad Identification:3.5 Storing your iPad:3.6 iPads Left in Unsupervised Locations:

4. USING THE IPAD AT SCHOOL 5------------------------------------------------------4.1 iPads Left at Home:4.2 iPads Undergoing Repair:4.3 Screen-savers and Backgrounds:4.4 Sound:

5. MANAGING FILES AND SAVING WORK 6-----------------------------------------6. APPLE ID & APPS 6-----------------------------------------------------------------------

6.1 Apple ID:6.2 Apps:6.3 Updating Apps:

7. INSPECTION 7------------------------------------------------------------------------------8. RESTORING THE IPAD 7----------------------------------------------------------------9. IPAD ACCEPTABLE USE 7--------------------------------------------------------------

9.1 General Guidelines:9.2 Privacy and Safety:9.3 Legal Propriety:9.4 Email and Chat Rooms:9.5 Consequences:

10. REPAIRING OR REPLACING YOUR IPAD 9-------------------------------------10.1 Apple Warranty:10.2 Insurance Coverage:10.3 Reporting Theft or Vandalism:10.4 Loss/Replacement of iPads:

11. IPAD TECHNICAL SUPPORT 10-------------------------------------------------------

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KCSD 96 iPad Initiative Handbook

The goal of Kildeer Countryside School District 96 is to maximize the learning potential of all students in an effort to prepare them for a successful future as 21st century citizens. In an effort to do so, KCSD 96 is putting a 1:1 iPad initiative in place for all middle school, fourth and fifth grade students at KCSD 96. The iPads will follow the students through eighth grade.

The focus of the 1:1 iPad Initiative is to provide tools and resources to the 21st Century Learner. Excellence in education requires that technology be seamlessly integrated throughout the educational program. Increasing access to technology is essential for that future, and one of the learning tools of these 21st century students is the iPad. The individual use of iPads is a way to empower students to maximize their full potential and to prepare them for college and the workplace. According to studies and school reports, students who use a computing device in a 1:1 education environment are more organized and engaged learners, attend school more regularly, advance their knowledge and understanding of technology, and become constructors and designers of information and ideas. The iPad is a next generation device that makes learning more engaging and accessible. Learning results from the continuous dynamic interaction among students, educators, parents and the extended community. Technology immersion does not diminish the vital role of the teacher. To the contrary, it transforms the teacher from a director of learning to a facilitator of learning. Effective teaching and learning with iPads integrates technology into the curriculum any time, any place. KCSD 96 believes that the use of 1:1 devices will aid in developing independent, self-initiated learners; provide for collaboration and communication between students and teachers; and extend student learning beyond the classroom.

The policies, procedures, and guidelines outlined in this document apply to all iPads used at KCSD 96. Additional requirements are at the discretion of each classroom teacher.

1. MOBILE DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS

The mobile device selected for use is an Apple iPad (Wi-Fi only).

2. ISSUING OF IPADS

iPads will be distributed to students at the beginning of the school year provided the District received an electronic signature for the user agreement during registration from both parents and students. iPads will be returned during the final week of school or earlier so they can be checked for serviceability. If a student transfers out of KCSD 96 during the school year, the iPad must be returned at that time. If a student fails to return the iPad at the end of the school year or upon termination of enrollment at KCSD 96 he/she is subject to financial liability until the iPad is returned or the replacement cost of the iPad is received.

3. TAKING CARE OF THE IPAD

The student is responsible for the care of the iPad they have been issued by the school district. iPads that are broken or not working properly must be reported to a teacher and taken to the school Technology Lab or Learning Center for an evaluation of the equipment. A student

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should never try to repair the iPad themselves, or have someone outside the district work on it, as this could void the warranty and cause the student to be without an iPad for an undetermined amount of time.

3.1 General Precautions:

• No food or drink is allowed near the iPad.• Charger cords/cables/ear buds must be inserted into and removed from the iPad carefully to

prevent damage.• iPads must remain free of any writing, drawing, etching, stickers, or labels that are not the

property of KCSD 96.• iPads must never be left unsupervised ANYWHERE, including unlocked lockers, vehicles,

the cafeteria, gym, or anywhere on the school grounds.• Students are responsible for keeping iPad batteries charged daily for school use.• Students must honor and abide by all KCSD 96 policies, rules and guidelines.• Do not put the iPad on top of a stack of books or papers as it can slide off and be damaged.

3.2 Carrying the iPad:

The protective KCSD 96 issued case provides the iPad with sufficient padding to protect it from normal treatment and provide a suitable means for carrying the device within the school, and to home and back each day.

The guidelines below should be followed:• NEVER remove the protective KCSD 96 issued iPad case. Only KCSD 96 cases are allowed

on the school-issued iPads.• iPads should be placed carefully inside backpacks when carried to and from school. iPads

should not be placed under or between books; this puts too much pressure and weight on the iPad screen.

3.3 Screen Care:

While made of durable glass, iPad screens can be damaged if subjected to rough treatment. The screens are particularly sensitive to damage from excessive pressure and impact on the display. Please adhere to the following rules:• Do not lean on top of the iPad.• Do not place anything on or beside the iPad that could put pressure on the screen.• Clean the screen with a soft, dry cloth or anti-static cloth only. Do not use liquid of any type

(including Windex) to clean the screen.• Do not “bump” the iPad against lockers, walls, car doors, floors, etc., as it can damage the

screen.• Use caution: iPad screens can be scratched by rough or sharp objects like keys and rocks.

3.4 iPad Identification:

• Each school owned iPad is labeled in the manner specified by the school. Labels are NOT to be intentionally removed from the iPads. iPads can be identified in the following ways:

• Serial number• KCSD 96 Label

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3.5 Storing your iPad:

• When students are not using iPads, the devices should be stored in a locked room, secure locker, teacher’s locked classroom, or in a secure, designated location at home or school.

• iPads should never be left in a vehicle (locked or not). Not only can temperature changes cause damage, cars are also popular targets for thieves.

3.6 iPads Left in Unsupervised Locations:

• Under no circumstances should iPads be left in unsupervised areas.• Unsupervised areas include the school building and grounds, cafeteria, hallways, Learning

Center, gym, dressing rooms, Technology labs, restrooms, or any unlocked classroom. • Any iPad left unattended is in danger of being stolen. If an iPad is found in an unsupervised

area, it must be taken to the Learning Center, Technology Lab or school office. The responsible student may be subject to disciplinary action.

4. USING THE IPAD AT SCHOOL

iPads are intended to be used at school each day. Free wireless access is provided by KCSD 96 while on District property. In addition to teacher expectations for iPad use, access to the district website including school messages, announcements, calendars and schedules through the browser is available. The student is responsible for bringing his or her iPad to all classes and making sure the iPad is charged at home on a daily basis. The student will use his or her iPad device in class only when so instructed by his or her teacher. iPads are not allowed to be used in the locker rooms or restrooms. Do not loan iPads or accessories to others. Do not borrow an iPad from another student. Do not share passwords, login information or usernames with others. Do not access another person’s iPad without their consent.

4.1 iPads Left at Home:

• If the student leaves his or her iPad at home, he or she is responsible for getting his or her coursework completed by alternate means.

• The iPad is similar to any instructional material necessary for daily classwork. • If leaving the iPad at home is a frequent occurrence, the student may be subject to

disciplinary action.

4.2 iPads Undergoing Repair:

• Based on availability and determined by individual circumstance, loaner iPads may be issued during the time frame of the repair.

• In the case that no loan is available, the student will be required to complete assignments by alternative methods.

4.3 Screen-savers and Backgrounds:

• During orientation, students will set their backgrounds as a self-portrait for quick iPad identification purposes throughout the entire school year.

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• Inappropriate media may not be stored on the device and/or used as a screensaver and/or background on the device.

• Images of weapons, pornographic materials, inappropriate language, alcohol, drugs, R-rated, or gang-related symbols will result in disciplinary action.

4.4 Sound:

• Sound must be muted at all times during school unless permission is obtained from the teacher.

5. MANAGING FILES AND SAVING WORK

Every student should save work to either a district server, Schoology account, Dropbox or Google Drive from his or her iPad. The student may also e-mail documents to themselves. Storage space will be available on the iPad – BUT it will NOT be backed up by the District in case of re-imaging. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that work is not lost due to mechanical failure or accidental deletion.

6. APPLE ID & APPS

6.1 Apple ID:

6.1a Apple ID for Middle School:Your student may use a personal account with Apple, called an Apple ID. The District does not manage or offer support for personal Apple IDs.

6.1b Apple ID for 4th and 5th Grades:Elementary students will not be able to sign in to their iPad with an Apple ID for either iCloud or the App Store, as those items will be restricted.

6.2 Apps:

All apps installed by KCSD 96 must remain on the iPad in usable condition and must be easily accessible at all times. From time to time, the district may add or remove apps for use in a particular class. • Additional apps may be pushed to the iPads through the mobile device management system. • Middle School students are allowed to download personal apps using their own Apple ID. All

items must meet the rules and guidelines set forth within the KCSD 96 Acceptable Use/Internet Safety Policies and iPad Handbook guidelines.

• Parents must supervise any fee-based download. • KCSD 96 will not be responsible for any charges incurred by the student. • The student is not allowed to sync the school issued iPad to a home computer.• In the event that space is needed on iPads for academic related apps, student downloaded/

purchased apps will be removed.• The District maintains an active list of apps that are prohibited from being installed on student

devices due to inappropriate or unsupervised channels of communication or content i.e. chat features.

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6.3 Updating Apps:

The student is expected and required to update apps and the iOS installed on his or her device.

7. INSPECTION

The district reserves the right to inspect iPads for restricted content and settings as well as the overall care and condition of the iPad and case. A student has no right to privacy on an KCSD 96 iPad.

8. RESTORING THE IPAD

Occasionally, it will be necessary for the KCSD 96 Technology Department to restore an iPad. It may be required in order to repair software or hardware issues, or to remove inappropriate content from a device. A student should never attempt to do this on his or her own.

9. IPAD ACCEPTABLE USE

All KCSD 96 staff and students are required to comply with the KCSD 96 Acceptable Use/Internet Safety Policy including specific iPad guidelines. Access to KCSD 96 technology resources is a privilege and not a right.

9.1 General Guidelines:

• The student will have access to all available forms of electronic media and communication which are in support of the educational goals and objectives of KCSD 96.

• The student will use the device mainly for educational purposes; however some personal use is permitted.

• Each student is responsible for his or her own ethical and educational use of technology resources.

• Transmission of any material that is in violation of any federal or state law is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to: confidential information, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, and malware.

• Any attempt to alter data, the configuration of a device, or the files of another user, without the consent of the individual, school administrator, or technology administrator, will be considered an act of vandalism and subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

• Cyber bullying will not be tolerated and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken immediately by the school administrator.

• The iPad will be configured with a web filter to comply with Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and district policies. Any attempt to bypass or circumvent the filter may result in disciplinary action.

• The equipment (iPad, charger, USB cable, and case) may be collected during the final week of school or sooner if a student leaves, withdraws, is expelled, or reassigned to an alternative

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school from KCSD 96 schools prior to the end of the school year. If any of the accessories are damaged, the district reserves the right to collect fees to replace the damaged item.

9.2 Privacy and Safety:

• The student should not open, use or change device files that do not belong to them. • The student should not reveal his or her full name, phone number, home address, social

security number, credit card numbers, password or the passwords of other people. • Remember that the information stored on a student’s device is not guaranteed to be private

or confidential. • If a student intentionally or inadvertently accesses a website that contains obscene,

pornographic, or otherwise offensive material, he or she must notify a teacher or an administrator immediately so that such sites can be blocked. This is not a request — it is a responsibility.

• Student use of the Internet on the school’s network is filtered per local policy, as required by state and federal mandates.

9.3 Legal Propriety:

• The student should comply with trademark and copyright laws and all license agreements. • Ignorance of the law is not immunity. If a student is unsure, he or she should ask a teacher or

parent. • Plagiarism is claiming someone else’s work as one’s own. It is an unacceptable practice.

Give credit to all sources used, whether quoted or summarized. This includes all forms of media on the Internet such as graphics, movies, music, and text.

• Use or possession of hacking software is strictly prohibited and violators will be subject to severe disciplinary penalties. Violation of applicable state or federal law, including the Illinois Penal Code, Title 7. Offenses Against Property; Chapter 33. Computer Crimes, will result in criminal prosecution and/or disciplinary action by the district.

9.4 Email and Chat Rooms:

• When required by the teacher, the students email accounts will be used on a limited basis. • Chat and messaging services provided within Google Apps or other Web-based programs

allow for collaboration and communication among peers in a safe, filtered environment. • Chat and messaging services and email may only be used as part of the instructional

curriculum and must be supervised by the teacher. • When using email and messaging services, please be aware:

• Emails and documents on school-owned equipment are part of the public domain, not private, and are subject to inspection at any time.

• Always use appropriate language in email and messaging services. • Follow Netiquette Rules • Do not transmit language/material that is profane, obscene, abusive or offensive to

others. • Do not send mass emails, chain letters or spam. • Maintain high integrity with regard to email content.

• Any inappropriate behavior or violation of these rules must be reported immediately to a teacher or administrator.

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9.5 Consequences:

• The student in whose name a device is issued will be responsible at all times for its appropriate use, even if someone else uses the student’s device to break the rules.

• If a student’s device contains an app that falls in the unapproved app category, it will have restrictions automatically applied. If this happens, the student may contact a coach or teacher for help.

• Non-compliance with the policies of the iPad Handbook and the KCSD 96 Acceptable Use/Internet Safety Policy will result in disciplinary action.

• Electronic mail, network usage, and all stored files shall not be considered confidential and may be monitored at any time by a designated KCSD 96 staff member to ensure appropriate use.

• The school district cooperates fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation concerning or relating to violations of laws.

10. REPAIRING OR REPLACING YOUR IPAD

10.1 Apple Warranty:

• Apple warrants the iPads from defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty covers normal use, mechanical breakdown, or faulty construction and will provide replacement parts necessary to repair the iPad or replace it.

• The Apple warranty does not warrant against damage caused by misuse, abuse, accidents, or device viruses. If this happens, the iPad must be sent off for repair by the KCSD 96 Technology Department.

• If iPad misuse and abuse becomes a habitual problem, an administrative decision will be made regarding the student’s further take-home privileges.

10.2 Insurance Coverage:

• The annual technology fee paid as part of registration will pay for the initial iPad case, apps, and self-insurance for the school-issued iPad for repair and replacement in the event of theft, loss or accidental damage.

• All repair/replacement claims must be reported to the homeroom teacher as soon as possible so that the iPad can be repaired by the KCSD 96 Technology Department.

• This plan does not cover the loss or damage of the case, charger and USB charging cable. It also does not cover intentional damage to the iPad itself. Students and parents may be responsible for repair and/or replacement of an intentionally damaged iPad, case, charger or USB charging cable.

10.3 Reporting Theft or Vandalism:

• In the event of fire, acts of god, theft or vandalism, the student and his or her parents must report the incident immediately to the homeroom teacher and principal who will notify the KCSD 96 Technology Department. If procedures fail to locate a presumed stolen device on district property, it is mandatory that a police report immediately be filed by the parents and student and a copy of the report be provided to the Principal.

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• No consideration of a replacement device will be determined until these steps are followed. Fraudulent reporting of theft will be turned over to law enforcement officials for prosecution.

• A student making a false report will also be subject to school disciplinary action. • The District may work with law enforcement agencies to be aware of this district-owned

equipment.

10.4 Loss/Replacement of iPads:

• If a student loses or destroys the school-issued iPad, an administrative decision will determine whether the student will be issued a loaner iPad (if available), whether home privileges will be continued or denied, or whether the student must complete assignments using alternative methods for the rest of the school year without an iPad.

11. IPAD TECHNICAL SUPPORT

The KCSD 96 Technology Department coordinates all aspects of technical support for the iPad.

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KCSD 96 iPad Loan AgreementiPad 1:1 Initiative

2017-18 School Year

Every student and parent/guardian participating in KCSD 96 iPad Initiative must adhere to the KCSD 96 Program Policies, Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, Acceptable Use Policy, Board policies, and federal/state laws.

Device Specifics:For KCSD 96 1:1 iPad initiative purposes, the technology device covered by this agreement is an iPad. One iPad, 12W USB power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, and case are being loaned to the student. It is the student's responsibility to care for the equipment on a daily basis and ensure that it is retained in a safe environment. The student will need to purchase or provide his or her own earbuds. Any technical or mechanical issues with the iPad must be reported to the school for evaluation and repair.

This equipment is, and at all-time remains, the property of KCSD 96 and is subject to inspection. The equipment may be collected during the final week of school, or sooner if a student leaves, withdraws, is expelled, or goes to an alternative school from District schools prior to the end of the school year.

Student Responsibilities:Your iPad is an important learning tool and is mainly for educational purposes, with some approved personal use allowed. In order to take the iPad home each day, each student must be willing to accept the following responsibilities:

• My iPad is my responsibility and I will not leave it in unsupervised areas.• I will honor KCSD 96 Acceptable Use/Internet Safety Policy and the iPad Handbook

guidelines when using the iPad at home, and will not view, send, create, or download inappropriate material.

• I will bring the iPad to school every day with a fully charged battery.• I will treat the iPad appropriately and will report any mechanical or technical issues

immediately to the school.• I will use my best efforts to ensure that the KCSD 96-owned iPad is not damaged, lost, or

stolen while in my possession.• I will not remove the school-issued iPad case from the iPad.• I will not remove or modify the identification and inventory labels that have been placed on

the iPad. I will not add stickers, labels, tags, or markings to the iPad.• I agree to use the iPad only for appropriate, legitimate, and responsible communications. I

will not access unauthorized social media sites.• I will keep my accounts and passwords secure and will not share these with any other

students, siblings, or friends.• I will not attempt to add, delete, access, or modify other user accounts on the iPad.• I will take no action that could interfere with the KCSD 96 network.• I will return the iPad in good working order when requested, or upon leaving, expulsion,

suspension, assignment to an alternate school or withdrawal from KCSD 96.

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Parent/Guardian Responsibilities:Your son/daughter has been issued an iPad as a part of the KCSD 96 iPad 1:1 Initiative to improve and personalize his/her education this year. It is essential that the following guidelines be followed to ensure the safe, efficient, and ethical operation of this device:• I will supervise my son's/daughter's use of the iPad at home.• I will discuss the Acceptable Use/Internet Safety Policy and iPad Handbook guidelines with

my child.• I will relay the expectations of KCSD 96 regarding the use of the Internet and email at home

and will supervise my child’s use of the Internet and email.• I will ensure that my son/daughter reports any mechanical or technical issues to the school.• I will ensure that my son/daughter understands the Student Responsibilities outlined in this

Loan Agreement.• I will periodically check my child’s iPad for inappropriate content and/or applications. • I agree that the iPad will be returned to District when requested or upon my son's/daughter's

leaving, expulsion, suspension, assignment to an alternate school, or withdrawal from KCSD 96.

• I will reimburse the District for what is deemed intentional damage to any of the equipment.

We agree to the terms above and accept responsibility for the KCSD 96-owned iPad

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