Notice of Motion: McNally
a)
i. That the
Board ensure that all K-5 classrooms with wifi capability have simplified
iPad safety requirements posted where students can read them, and
ii.that the instructions are clearly interpreted in drawings for
non-readers;
iii. that the classroom teacher review these safety requirements
with students as needed and if unsafe operation of the iPad is noted, and
iv. that all school personnel who will be working with students and
iPads be given a copy of the iPad safety information below:
School Staff Information:
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy: iPad contains radio transmitters
and receivers. When on, iPad sends and receives radio frequency (RF) energy through its antenna. The Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth® antennas are located behind the screen to the left of the Home
button, and behind the Apple logo.
iPad has been tested and meets the SAR exposure requirements for Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth operation. A cellular antenna is located at the top edge of the
iPad Wi-Fi + 3G, when oriented with the Home button at the bottom. For
optimal mobile device performance and to
be sure that human exposure to RF energy does not exceed the FCC, IC, and
European Union guidelines, always
follow these instructions and precautions: Orient the device in portrait mode
with the Home button at the bottom of the display, or in landscape mode with
the cellular antenna (located under the black
edge at the top of the device) away from your body or other objects .
Electronic Interference: The wireless transmitters and
electrical circuits in iPad Wi-Fi + 3G may cause interference in other
electronic equipment. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, turn iPad off immediately (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button,
and then slide the onscreen slider)
Medical Devices: iPad contains radios that emit electromagnetic fields....[which]
may interfere with pacemakers or other medical devices. If you wear a
pacemaker maintain at least 6 inches (approximately 15 cm) of separation
between your pacemaker and iPad....iPad has magnets along the left edge of the
device and on the right side of the front glass which may interfere with
...medical devices.
Medical conditions: If you have any medical
condition that you believe could be affected by iPad (for example, seizures,
blackouts, eyestrain or headaches), consult with your physician prior to using
iPad.
Seizures, Blackouts, and Eyestrain
A small percentage of
people may be susceptible to blackouts or seizures (even if they have never had
one before) when exposed to flashing lights or light patterns such as when
playing games or watching video. If you have experienced seizures or
blackouts or have a family history of such occurrences, you should consult a
physician before playing games or watching videos on your iPad. Discontinue
use of iPad and consult a physician if you experience headaches, blackouts,
seizures, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary
movement, or disorientation. To reduce risk of headaches, blackouts,
seizures, and eyestrain, avoid prolonged use, hold iPad some distance from your
eyes, use iPad in a well-lit room, and take frequent breaks.
Glass Parts
The outside cover
of the iPad screen is made of glass. This glass could break if iPad is
dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass chips
or cracks, do not touch or attempt to remove the broken glass and stop using
iPad.
b)
That the Board ensure all middle school
classrooms have summarized points from the iPad safety section in the manual
posted in every classroom, and that the classroom teacher supervising
operation of iPads review the safety information as needed / when unsafe
operation is observed.
Proposed summary: If you hold the ipad in Portrait mode with
the short edges at the top and bottom,
keep the Home button at the bottom. If you hold the iPad in Landscape
mode with the long edges on the top and bottom, hold the iPad so the the
cellular antenna (located under the black
edge at the top of the device) is away from your body. Use the iPad
on a table top. Do not hold it against
your body.
c)
That high school classrooms have the
iPad safety information from the applicable manual posted and visible to students, and that it
be brought to students’ attention by the classroom teacher as needed.
d)
That any information posted in
classrooms and / or provided to teachers regarding safe operation of iPads be
sent to parents by the Administration of every school in which wifi is used.
e)
That the link to videos of recorded iPad emissions on
the SafeInSchool site be provided to parents by school Principals. (http://www.safeinschool.org/2012/01/ipad-iphone-wi-fi-radiation-and.html)
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Background for motion:
- iPad manual (2013 manual Safety, Handling and Support, 2012 Safety Information, and 2010 Safety Guidelines):
- 2010:
http://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1524/en_US/iPad_Important_Product_Information_Guide.pdf
- 2012 http://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1571/en_US/ipad_2_att_important_product_info.pdf
- iPad has built -in proximity sensor to reduce RD exposure:
http://arstechnica.com/apple/2011/12/can-a-100-ipad-case-improve-3g-data-power/2/
- Based on the photos released by the FCC, the 3G models include additional antennas as well as a plastic strip in the rear panel to improve reception.
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Wi-Fi+Teardown/2183
- 5 antennas in some models:
http://gizmodo.com/5528612/ipad-3g-dismantled-there-are-five-antennas
- iPad emissions videos
http://www.safeinschool.org/2012/01/ipad-iphone-wi-fi-radiation-and.html
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