The purpose of the Saucon
Valley 1:1 initiative is to increase the access to
learning resources for students, and to leverage technology in ways
that fundamentally changes teaching and learning. During the 2012-2013 school year, we
will provide every seventh grade student with a web-based device. Students will have a mobile device to use
throughout the school day and at home, which will allow for the extension of
learning beyond the school day. After
extensive research, discussion, and stakeholder input, Saucon Valley believes
that the Apple iPad provides students and teachers with the best option for
creating a 1:1 school. The iPads will be
a source of student engagement and instruction with the use of applications,
web-based software, and eBooks.
Successful implementation will allow for expansion of the project in the 2013-2014 school year so that both 7th and 8th grade students have iPads, with the eventual goal of having 1:1 devices for all secondary students (grade 7-12) by the 2014-2015 school year.
Targets the District Intends to Meet
Successful implementation will allow for expansion of the project in the 2013-2014 school year so that both 7th and 8th grade students have iPads, with the eventual goal of having 1:1 devices for all secondary students (grade 7-12) by the 2014-2015 school year.
Targets the District Intends to Meet
- Update all policy related to changes brought about by the 1:1 initiative
- Plan and deliver targeted professional development for those teachers who are most affected by the regular use of iPad in the classroom environment
- Research the best practices of teaching and learning used in other similar projects
- Provide a 1 to 1 device for the entire 7th grade (class of 2018) in the 2012-2013 SY
- Provide a 1 to 1 device for the 7th and 8th (classes of 2018 and 2019) in the 2013-2014 SY
- Provide a 1 to 1 device to the 7th, 8th, and entire high school (classes: 2020-2015) in the 2014-2015 SY
- Look for ways to save money by moving toward a more digital approach to delivering instruction
- Develop a more integrated, cross-curricular, and project based learning environment through ongoing curriculum development and revision
