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Board sees iPad, augmented‑reality demo as part of district 'reimagining' effort
Summary
District technology staff demonstrated iPad‑based augmented‑reality lessons and outlined an iPad rollout and focus‑group process as part of a broader effort to 'reimagine education'; the superintendent said the district is finalizing decisions by December and has opened a dual‑language interest survey for certain elementary schools.
The Elizabeth City‑Pasquotank Public Schools Board of Education on Nov. 25 heard a demonstration of instructional technology that the district says will expand personalized learning and digital literacy across schools.
Director of Technology Heather Edmonson showed board members a student‑led augmented‑reality activity on district iPads — a simulated tour of the Statue of Liberty — and framed the tools as ways to make “complex or distant subjects accessible, interactive and engaging.” Edmonson told the board, “When you ask an AI tool to create a picture of what education will look like in 5 years, this is what comes back,” and she described the district’s interest in virtual reality, augmented reality and other digital learning options.
Superintendent Dr. Parker said the district is pursuing device‑based options at multiple schools and is applying for recognition at one campus as an Apple Distinguished School. “We transitioned that school over a year ago to every student there has a MacBook, as a personal device,” Dr. Parker said, and added the district recently secured iPads for broader student use. Officials said they hope to make definitive technology decisions by the end of December and invited community members to join end‑of‑year focus groups via a QR code or online form.
The presentation highlighted examples students provided of AR activities and career‑ready courses, and student board members demonstrated how AR can show different times of day and historical perspectives. District staff said iPads and AR apps can support multiple learning styles, foster digital literacy and bridge classroom lessons with real‑world contexts that might otherwise be cost‑ or location‑prohibitive.
The superintendent’s report also said the district has opened a dual‑language immersion interest survey for next year at three elementary sites spoken in the record as Weeksville Elementary School, PW Moore and a third name as spoken; parents were directed to the district website or to contact Dr. Katina Waples for the enrollment link.
Next steps: district staff will collect parent feedback on the dual‑language survey, continue focus‑group outreach about device strategy, and return to the board with recommendations expected at or after the December planning window.
