In Minnetonka, we believe that educational technology is an important tool to accelerate learning, promote innovative mindsets, and strengthen student success. The district's adopted beliefs are the foundation for every decision. Technology will continue to evolve, and we support students to use it in healthy, balanced, ethical, and safe ways. 

Technology is a means that adds value by: empowering students to know and access tools and resources, encouraging individuals to approach problems creatively and collaborate skillfully, encouraging students to apply understanding to new and existing situations, providing access to tools that address each individual student's needs, providing each student unique opportunities that promote voice and voice, increasing engagement and excitement in daily learning, and increasing overall efficiency and effectiveness in school processes. 

All students in Kindergarten through 12th grade are issued an iPad for educational use as part of our 1:1 iPad program. Students in grades 6-12 bring their device home daily. K-5 student devices are stored and charged at school. If K-5 devices come home on occasion, the classroom teacher will communicate the specific expectation and educational purpose for that device coming home. 

배경

세계의 정보가 디지털 형태로 전환됨에 따라, 오늘날의 학생들은 불과 10년 전과는 다른 역량을 갖추어야 할 것입니다. 미래의 졸업생들은 단순히 읽기, 쓰기, 셈하기(3R)뿐만 아니라 문제 해결, 비판적 사고, 의사소통, 기술 활용 능력 등 21세기 필수 역량을 갖추어야 합니다. 학생들은 정보를 신속하게 찾아내고 종합하여 전달할 수 있어야 하며, 동료들과 협력할 수 있어야 합니다. 이는 단순히 자신의 사무실 내에서뿐만 아니라, 전 세계적인 동료 및 고객 커뮤니티 내에서 이루어져야 합니다.

Minnetonka Public Schools want to ensure students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to responsibly navigate this emerging modern world. Therefore, since 2011, we have implemented a 1:1 (student to computing device) program using the Apple iPad.