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BYODParent Information

EveningPresented by

Tony BanksDeputy Headmaster College Improvement & Welfare

Tuesday 24 October 2017

Rationale

Why are we doing it?Learning has changed

Why? Implementing 21st Century Learning Strategies

Enhance student learning experiences

Identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses (ACER Testing)

Access to learning anywhere, anytime

NAPLAN is online from 2018 – the HSC will follow

Why? Students can take responsibility for their own learning

Allows parents to see what students are learning

Allows access to assignments and assessment tasks

Relevant tool in an age where technological skills are now commonplace

Technology is not going away.

Will my child be in front of acomputer screen all day?

The answer is no We are using an integrated approach – blended learning BYOD doesn’t replace reading and writing Students still need pen, pencil and paper Worksheets – electronic and pen & paper Technology is used where it can enhance learning

Impact Improve student access to information and communication

Foster communication, collaboration and creative skills

Increase student engagement

Focus on student-centered learning

Increase communication between students and teachers

How does it work? The 1:1 Learning utilises technology as a teaching and learning tool

Microsoft Office 365 platform (MS Word, Excel and other programs)

OneNote – collaboration and communication between staff & students

Canvas

Other web-based apps and tools Typing tutor, Spelling City, Scootle, Sketch-up

Integrated Approach

A class notebook in Office 365 Enables students to organise their lessons Teachers can access and give feedback in the students’ online workbook. Teachers can issue worksheets directly to the notebook which cannot be

lost Canvas is connected directly to the notebook

Microsoft Office 365 products Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote are available free to all students to download onto up to 5 devices OneDrive Cloud Storage for documents

Every Student can accessthe latest Office softwarefree!

Students can share and work collaboratively.

They can also have a copy for work offline.

1TB of cloud based storage.

Students get all the benefits of Office on any device, anywhere, anytime.

The learning context becomes open and collaborative.

• Collaborative and individual areas for note taking, research and work samples

Perfect for students from Prep to Year 12

What is CANVAS?Learning Management System

Mr Philip McMurray – Primary School

Year 5 BYOD

Student – Tim Batcheldor

Mr David Thurlow– Senior School

CANVAS

Student – Zalia Lackey

What device does my child need?

Technical Specifications

1:1 Learning Device Specifications

ITEM TO CONSIDER MINIMUM RECOMMENDED

WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY 802.11abgn 802.11ac

BATTERY LIFE 6 hours of battery

HARDWARE FEATURES Headphone connectivity and

headphones or earphones.

Webcam

4GB RAM

USB port

Microphone

8GB RAM

EMAIL Students must set up their

student email account on the

device’s email client

STORAGE SPACE* 100GB or more.

SCREEN SIZE ** 11 inch screen size 13 inch or

larger.

CARRY TO SCHOOL Suitable case that will protect

the device from physical and

water damage.

SOFTWARE** Latest browser software

installed.

See: whatbrowser.org to update

your browser

The College has access to cloud

based software for all minimum

requirements.

Suitable anti-virus software

installed.

The College can

provide

Microsoft Office

and Adobe

Creative Cloud

to student owned

OSX and Windows

devices.

KEYBOARD Physical keyboard with

individual keys (not just a

touch surface)

Physical

keyboard with

full-

size keys

SECURITY Password, PIN code or other

authentication mechanism to lock

the device.

lock the device.

Tracking

software on the

device in case

of loss.

Chromebooks, iPads and tablets are not suitable and don’t meet minimum requirements. The device must have a keyboard

Students studying elective subjects such as Visual Arts, Music, Computing, TAS or Drama may benefit from a device that exceeds the recommended specifications

Students studying design or computing subjects in Years 9 - 12 will need to contact Head of TAS for further details.

Important Specification Considerations

Purchase Portal

The College provides a portal from which parents can purchase a device

3 different devices, varying prices that meet minimum requirements

Purchase Portal Link to Purchase Portal can be found on the College

website

www.penrith.nsw.edu.au > Why Penrith Anglican College > Learning > Senior School > BYOD > Penrith Anglican College Parent Purchase Portal

The Purchase Portal is open now and will close on Monday 20 November. Devices should be at the College for pre-Christmas collection by no later than Monday 18 December 2017

What does the College provide?

The College provides a connection to the internet

Programs included for MS Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud to student owned OSX and Windows devices

IT staff assist with installation and use of software

What security measures are in place?

Monitors student internet access

Employs safe search filters

Global blacklist

Blocks social media on College network

Device usage at home

Set up parental controls on your home computer and your child’s laptop

Apply safe search filters on internet access

Monitor your child’s use of laptop and location

No devices in bedrooms or where they can’t be seen by the parent/carer

Device safety at the College

On arriving at the College students place laptops in their classroom

A strong, protective case is highly recommended

The College strongly recommends insuring your child’s device

Student devices are not insured through the College

College IT User Agreement

Online approval/acceptance by Parents via Edumate Parent Portal

Hard copy signed by students

Students who breach the agreement may lose internet privileges

Nothing online is private

Helpful information for parents

College IT Department Staffwww.esafety.gov.au

www.cybersafetysolutions.com.au

Questions?