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iNation Initiative: Transforming Waxahachie ISD with iPads for Enhanced Learning

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Discover the iNation initiative at Waxahachie ISD, which integrates iPad technology into the classroom to elevate the educational experience. Launched with thorough research, infrastructure upgrades, and a dedicated Technology Steering Committee, this program emphasizes teacher training as a foundation for student success. Through strategic rollouts and continued support, Waxahachie ISD aims to empower teachers and enhance student engagement. Join us to learn about the journey, surprises encountered, and crucial insights gained from this transformative project.

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iNation Initiative: Transforming Waxahachie ISD with iPads for Enhanced Learning

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  1. iPads Inspire iNation Waxahachie ISD

  2. [wawk-suh-hach-ee]

  3. iNation Comes to Waxahachie ISD

  4. https://todaysmeet.com/iNation

  5. Meet the iNation Team • David Truitt, Deputy Superintendent • Shelle Blaylock, Coordinator of Curriculum & Instruction • Robert Keith, Director of Technology • Debbie Needham, Coordinator of Instructional Technology • Chealsie Sanchez, Coordinator of Instructional Technology • Eli Saenz, Software Engineer • District Librarians

  6. Snapshot of Waxahachie ISD Students: 7,800 Administrators/Teachers: 580 Support Staff: 170 Schools: 7 Elementary Campuses 2 Junior High Campuses 3 High School Campuses

  7. Today’s Session • Laying the Foundation • Teacher Rollout • Surprises • What We Have Learned • Why start with teachers instead of students?

  8. Laying the Foundation

  9. Laying the Foundation • Technology Steering Committee formed • Met with experts and visited other districts • Researched funding options • Infrastructure upgraded • Leadership team and WISD School Board were comfortable with iPads • Curriculum and Technology formed an implementation team

  10. iNation Timeline • December, 2012 • Board approved upgrade to infrastructure • January - March, 2013 • Two WISD teachers piloted mobile technology • Researched other districts • Met with Apple to discuss purchase options • Met with TCEA Director of PD to discuss training options • February, 2013 • Technology Steering Committee viewed “21st Century Classroom”

  11. iNation Timeline Continued... • March, 2013 • Met with WISD Technology Steering Committee to discuss iNation plan • April, 2013 • Board approved lease of 600 iPads • May, 2013 • iPads arrived in WISD • Management: iBoss

  12. iPads arrive!

  13. iNation Timeline Continued... • June - August, 2013 • Teacher Rollout

  14. Teacher Rollout

  15. Teacher Rollout: June - August, 2013 • Training Model • Monica Martinez, Dir. of Professional Development for TCEA • 45 Training iPads • 30 iPad training sessions • 502 teachers attended • 19 basic • 11 advanced

  16. Summer iPad Training

  17. Summer iPad Training

  18. Teacher Rollout • August, 2013 • Doceri Software and iPad App - August • Connecting to teacher computer • Librarians trained at each campus • November, 2013 • Reflector • Reflecting teacher iPads

  19. Ongoing Teacher Support... • Technology Tuesdays • Lunch & Learn • Campus Training - Librarians • District Training • Appy Hours

  20. January 6, 2014

  21. Day to collaborate and learn together.

  22. Speed date your iPad...

  23. BYOD - Grades 6-12

  24. Student Survey Data: Grades 6-12

  25. Student Survey Data: Grades 6-12

  26. Student Survey Data: Grades 6-12

  27. Surprises

  28. Surprises • Creating Apple IDs • Basic means “Basic” • Insurance • How to handle lost or stolen devices • iPad covers • Process for purchasing Apps • Student usage

  29. What we have learned...

  30. What we have learned... • Infrastructure • Mobile devices • Purchasing options • Rollout • Training

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