Comal ISD in New Braunfels, TX, has implemented a 1:1 learning program using the Apple iPod Touch for its English language learners. Middle school students who participate in the program are each given an iPod Touch that contains apps, music, documents, presentations and instructional videos that allow the students to learn on their own time outside of school hours. Participants in this session will get an inside view of the program, how the program evolved from concept to reality, cover acceptable use policy, security and deployment management, and anecdotal evidence of the benefits derived by students participating in the program.

1. Individualized Instruction and Learning Using The iPod Touch A Joint Presentation By Jennifer Wivagg Suren Ramasubbu

2. Located between Austin and San Antonio 600 Square Miles 16,000 students PreK-12

3. ELL Student Trends at CISD Consistently score lower on standardized tests. Often have few learning resources at home. Limited exposure to English outside of school

4. ELL Program Goals Increase English language acquisition and fluency Provide students with anywhere/anytime learning Improve standardized test scores

5. Proposed Solution Provide all ELL middle school students with a mobile device with the following access: Audio Textbook in English English Music and Videos Internet Access Voice Recording Capability Learning Tools such as translators, dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc. Educational Games Students will be able to take home the mobile device.

6. 32GB Third Generation iPod Touch

7. Implementation Parent Meeting (Required) Outline program guidelines Permission slip Student Responsibility Overview of the device Teacher Training Individual/Group In-class with students Ongoing

8. Deployment Network Classroom Equipment CIPA Filter Configuration & Deployment Device Management & Syncing

9. Network WiFi Secure or Unsecured School, Home, Library Connects Anytime, Anywhere

10. Classroom Equipment iPod Touch Cases Touch Screen Protectors Classroom Computer For Syncing Apple iPod Learning Lab Bretford Cart Connects 20 iPods to Computer

11. Configuration iPhone Configuration Utility Create Configuration Profile Device Passcode Restrictions Passcode Disable Safari & YouTube Set Age Restrictions for App Store, Podcasts, TV and Videos Block Explicit Content from iTunes

12. Deployment iPhone Configuration Utility Setup Configuration Profile iTunes Download Apps, Podcasts, Videos to Library Sync Device Cart with Classroom Computer

13. Device Management Hook up iPods to Cart Daily Charge the Device Sync Apps, Videos, and Content from iTunes Library Enforce Policy Changes Through Configuration Utility

14. CIPA-Compliance Web Monitor www.mobicip.com Safe Browser App

16. Same rich UI, look and feel

17. Bookmarks

18. Multiple Tabs

19. Pinch & Zoom

20. Landscape Mode

21. Send Email

22. URL History / Suggestions

23. Cookies

25. Apply Global Filtering Level – Elem, Middle, High School

26. Allow/Block Categories

27. Allow/Block Websites

28. Add/remove Devices

29. Manage Users

30. Internet Activity Reports

31. Allowed Websites

32. Blocked Websites

34. Classroom Equipment

35. CIPA Filter

36. Configuration & Deployment

38. Activities and Outcomes Voice Recordings Students use Voice Memos and read or respond to prompts. Helps improve fluency and comprehension Provides instant feedback Helps teachers with progress monitoring

39. Activities and Outcomes Provides Instant access to information Student-centered Multiple modalities (text, images, sounds) Research/Reference Tools Dictionary Thesaurus Internet through Mobicip Glossaries Maps

40. Activities and Outcomes Audiobooks Textbooks and novels are available to students in an audio format. ELL students can listen as they read. Helps with English pronunciation and comprehension. Provides textbook support at home.

41. Activities and Outcomes Apps Educational and Games reinforce concepts Game apps used as rewards for meeting educational goals Individualized instruction “I like Word Warp because they give you letters and you discover words with the letters they give you.” -Karina, Grade 6

42. Activities and Outcomes Videos Teachers download videos that correspond to topics in their core classes. Provides student with additional instruction in a different format.

44. The students first must find a picture on the Internet (Mobicip) that represents the vocabulary word in some way.

46. Challenges Time Management Loss/theft of devices Lack of curriculum integrating the iPod touch Lack of framework Few educational reviewed applications Training teachers

47. http://www.comalisd.org/mobile_learning

48. References Mobicip http://www.mobicip.com Comal ISD http://www.comalisd.org/mobile_learning Apple Education http://www.apple.com/education