d.+Challenges+and+Solutions

= Potential Challenges and Associated Solutions = There are many challenges with implementing iPads into classroom learning. As with most new technology, iPads require support and training and can only be effective if the strategies used are well thought out and designed.
 * **Potential Challenges** || **Associated Solutions** ||
 * Initial funding associated with purchasing iPads, cases and other supporting software and hardware. || Create a funding committee to decide how to acquire funding from government grants, private donors or school board funding. ||
 * Safe storage of iPad hardware. || Use metal storage cabinet that locks by key. Key should be available to classroom teacher and school administration. ||
 * Initial cost and logistics of professional development for teachers to learn how to use technology. || Teachers will participate in staggered full day professional development at a central location. Occasional teachers will be used to cover classes. Additional online support will be provided through online chats, videos and forums. Cost will be associated with initial funding. ||
 * Public and parental opinion about the perception of safety issues with wireless technology. || Provide website links to health units and academic studies about the safety of wireless technology networks. ||
 * Learning curve associated with teaching students to use new technology effectively. || Teacher development through in servicing will provide teachers with strategies to help teach students to learn software. ||
 * School and board support when software or hardware issues occur. || Include iPads with other technology and hardware support network. ||
 * Responsibility of students and teachers with safety and proper use of technology. || Develop a technology use responsibility and liability policy that informs users of proper use of technology. If the policy is violated users will be responsible for the replacement of unit. ||
 * Online security including viruses and other malware. || Work with computer services to ensure that anti-virus and safety software is up to date properly implemented. ||
 * Online privacy including student and staff information. || Ensure that iPads are only able to access secure networks and teachers will teach students about providing sensitive information on the internet. ||
 * Student and parent responsibility when iPads are brought home. || Provide students and parents with acceptable use policy and have them sign agreements to ensure that they are responsible for use. Provide students and teachers with workshops and training on how to properly use the iPads. ||
 * Software and application licensing || Work with computer services to ensure software is licensed through proper channels. ||
 * Charging batteries before and after use || Create a charging station that can be used by students or staff. The charging station should be placed in the secured cabinet and should be in use when the iPads are not in use. ||