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Table of Contents Introduction........... 3 Goals........... 3 The Solution........... 3 Why the iPad?........... 4 Features................. 4 Is it Safe?........... 4 Cost Analysis........... 5 Bibliography........... 6

= Introduction = At Fictitious Achievers Academy we strive to provide high school students a highly advanced academic environment in preparation for college studies. Virtually all universities already or will soon utilize various means of electronic grading systems and file sharing protocols. In an attempt to keep up with the newest technologies and methodologies, we have entered the first phase of our campus wide digitization of classroom materials. This will provide both parent and student 24-hour access to grades, classroom activities and expectations. = Goals = Our primary goal this upcoming school year is to improve AIMS scores across the board. While last year FAA’s exceeding scores in Math, Science, and Reading were 42%, 41%, and 53% respectively, the goal for this coming school year is at least a 60% exceeding rate in each subject. Increasing the number of FAA students excelling in all subjects on the AIMS test will not only put students in better upon applying for college, but will also support FAA’s goal of boosting our ranking from “Highly Performing” to “Excelling.” = The Solution = Implementing new and exciting technologies into the classroom is one of the invaluable keys to unlocking fresh young minds. High school students of today were born into thedigitalage, and have suffered the consequences both positive and negative as a result. Educational institutions must utilize the mostadvanced and relevant tools and methods in order to effectively convey information, and one of those tools is Apple’s iPad. http://www.apple.com/education/ipad/ = Why the iPad? =

The reasons for utilizing Apple’s iPad in our classrooms are bountiful. First, the unanimated textbook style of learning information simply cannot compete with the dynamic interactive experience students have with the iPad. Science, Math, or any other subject can now be taught through a combination of instruction and hands on activities with educational applications. Every single subject can be contained on a single 3lb device, which means no more lugging around a heavy backpack. http://www.apple.com/education/ipad/

Features
The iPad has a hefty list of features geared toward education. The easiest way to learn the full capabilities of the 3rd generation iPad is to visit the [|“Apple in Education”] page dedicated to the iPad. One of the most exciting for FAA in particular is the iBooks Author. Many who are skeptical of the use of the iPad in educational settings have argued that not enough books have been made available for download. With the iBooks Author, however, our instructors will easily be able to create custom content from our curriculum. Other notable features include: = Is it Safe? = While new ways of managing the iPad in schools are still being created, there are already some very effective tools built into the operating system of the iPad to keep students on task and safe. Applications like Safari, which is used for Internet browsing can be controlled by instructors to ensure no unsafe or unnecessary web browsing is taking place. In addition, instructors can control the student’s ability to modify content on the iPad, such as installing new applications from the iTunes store. Essentially, this means a completely controlled environment in which students can only access information related to course material.
 * Full compatibility with iWork (Apple’s version of Office)
 * High-Res Retina screen for enhanced reading and viewing
 * 10 hour battery life easily lasts through school day

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