Kindergarten iPads

Overview
iPads

 iPad Update

Each classroom teacher has been provided with one iPad for classroom use; however, the devices are older generation iPads and will not allow for Apps to be installed, some existing Apps may not work since they can't be updated, and there will be connection issues with the WiFi. Furthermore, the IOS can't be updated and Apple will no longer support the devices.  

Due to these issues, the iPads are considered consumable. iPads will not be replaced and can be disposed using the guidelines for removal, or consider using the tablets for recording, photos, and other basic functions included on the iPad.

 iPad Distribution

Reduction in Classrooms (or Year End iPad Instructions)

 If you are a kindergarten teacher leaving kindergarten for another grade or position:

1. Return iPad to factory defaults. Staff returning iPads must reset them prior to return.
2. Remove iPad from iCloud account.
   • Staff returning iPads must remove the iPad from their iCloud account so that the device can be reassigned.
3. Please return the erased iPad, cover, charger, and charging cord to your school’s Media Specialist; it will remain at your school as part of your school’s Verified Inventory.  Please DO NOT put in a Web Help Desk ticket to return an iPad.
4. Media Specialists should make ownership changes in the CID.
   • Remove the exiting staff member’s name and put “to be assigned” in the Assigned field; and/or,
   • “To be assigned to PK or K teacher” in Comments field.
   • This step keeps track of unassigned iPads.
5. These iPads should then assigned to new Pre-K or kindergarten teacher (or long term sub, in the event of leave).

If you are a kindergarten teacher leaving your current school but going to another school to be a PreK or kindergarten teacher:

1. Ask your current school’s Media Specialists to transfer the iPad into the CID from your current school to your new school.
2. You will take the iPad, cover, charger, and charging cord.  to your new school
3. The iPad will become part of your new school’s Verified Inventory.
4. You may wish to confirm that the transfer has occurred in the CID with your new school’s Media Specialist.

Addition of Classrooms (or beginning of Year iPad Instructions)

INVENTORY PERMITTING

If you are a new kindergarten teacher (or a long term kindergarten substitute):

1. Please ask your current school’s Media Specialists to assign you an Early Childhood iPad from the school’s Verified Inventory in the CID.
2. If there are not enough Early Childhood iPads in a school's Verified Inventory to cover all kindergarten teachers, please reach out to Kym Nwosu and request additional iPads for the kindergarten team member(s).  Please DO NOT put in a Web Help Desk ticket to request an iPad.
3. You should receive an iPad, cover, charger, and charging cord.
4. Once you get the iPad, please work with the Media Specialist to confirm it has been erased (or wiped). 
5. Complete an online Device Agreement Links to an external site.
6. Get help setting up Links to an external site. the iPad and view starter iPad tips. 

 Desktops

Mac desktops were collected as part of the 2019 Computer Security Replacement Project from the Technology Department. Desktops will not be replaced as students will be provided with devices for classroom use.

 Damaged or Broken Items

Any old or outdated materials may not be placed in school dumpsters for disposal. Please submit a HCPSS Warehouse Pick Up/Delivery Request for these items, then scan and email a copy of that request to Kym Nwosu in Early Childhood Programs. Per Howard County Public School System Policy Policy 4080 only the Purchasing Office is responsible for the disposal, reutilization or destruction of HCPSS Board property. Please visit our Inventory FAQ for additional information.

 KRA App

Kindergarten teachers can use their laptops or general-purpose devices for administering the KRA app items. App items can also be delivered via web browser and manipulatives/hands-on testing materials.

KRA App support can be found on the KRA training site (Links to an external site.).

• PD Content --> Supports & Resources --> KRA App How-To Guides

Technical Support is available at http://olms.cte.jhu.edu/olms2/448594 (Links to an external site.).