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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]http://www.arlnow.com/2014/08/27/aps-to-give-hs-freshmen-macbooks/

I find it galling that after parents said they didn't want iPads for second graders and the school board voted against it, Murphy went and and spent that money anyway.

There is no option to opt out, and if something happens to a device, you have to pay for it before your child can get a diploma. [/quote]

I find it galling that parents opposed issing iPads to students. What a bunch of nitwits. Thank GOD the APS administration realizes it knows better and ignored the luddites.[/quote]

I think the devices would be great if they came with real training for teachers and a clear plan for how they are going to be used in the classroom. My DS got his in 6th grade last year and he says they occasionally took a test on it and checked out e-books to read.  Other than that, they were mainly used for taking silly photos and covertly downloading games -- which the kids are not supposed to do but apparently they all do (at least among DS's circle of friends).  It's unbelievable to me that they can give a bunch of 12 years olds ipads with no controls on what can be downloaded.  At one point, after we learned he'd put games on it, we removed app store access on it ourselves but then that caused problems with school because the teacher wanted them to download something.

I hope (but am not really optimistic) that they've managed to provide more training/planning so that they can be used better this year. [/quote]

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