The Clinton School District's push to implement technology in their classrooms, to this point, has been largely successful.

Last year administrators in the district received the iPads to familiarize themselves with them, and now this year, the district has purchased more iPads for the classrooms of the district. The goal for the district is to have a device in the hands of all students, but because that is an expensive endeavor, only a limited amount of iPads are in each building currently. Principal of Clinton High School, Dr. Candice Swift explains because of this, the teachers have to rotate who gets the iPads throughout the year.

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There are several ways these iPads can be implemented into a classroom setting. Dr. Swift explains teachers can use them for engaging their students during a discussion as response devices. They can also be used for learning videos and skill building.

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Dr. Swift recognizes the need for technology to be used in the classrooms because of the continued advancements in the world of technology. She says kids at home are using these so much, it becomes increasingly important they use them at school.

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The Clinton Board of Education has had several of it's teachers demonstrate the many ways iPads are being used in their classrooms. Dr. Swift says she is very pleased with the way the iPads are being used and the cooperation amongst the teachers to share them through the whole building.