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Whitford Catholic Primary SchoolEducating 21st Century Learners

School PrayerGod our Father, to you we now prayAs we come together at Whitford Catholic to work, learn and play.

Help us to listen and share our thoughts too,As we learn about our world and all about you.

We praise and thank you for the love you give,For our families and friends and the life we live.

We ask you to bless us in everything we doAnd help us to love others, like you taught us to.

Give us faith in ourselves and faith in you,And be with us always, our whole life through.

Amen

Whitford Catholic Primary School is committed to the ideals and benefits of 21st century learning for all students.

We continue to look at ways we can enhance the quality and standard of education through the use of technology to prepare our students for the future.

The Future

Australian Curriculum requirement - ICT incorporated throughout all learning areas. It's not a standalone subject anymore.

In 2016, after researching current ICT informed practice in education, Whitford Catholic Primary School initiated a very successful 1:1 BYO iPad program in Years 3 & 5.

This saw a move toward more individualised and self-initiated learning, increased independence in students and an extension of learning beyond the classroom.

The best “tool” for good teaching and learning…is… a good teacher!

We need to help educators integrate technology into teaching and

learning to move teachers from substitution, to a redefinition, where

“technology allows for the creation of new tasks, previously

inconceivable”.

http://langwitches.org/blog/2011/05/01/enhancement-automating-transforming-informating/

04/05/2011

Rationale• 1:1 allows for communication and collaboration between

students, their peers and their teachers

• Allows for personalised learning - differentiation between students’ learning styles and capabilities and for students to take their learning in their own direction

• Takes advantage of the anywhere, anytime approach to 21st century learning - Bridges the gap between home and school

• Allows for a movement from content driven apps in a shared model to creation apps in a 1:1 model which meets more of the needs of the Australian Digital Technologies Curriculum and ICT General Capability - Embedded in the curriculum not a stand alone subject

What do the students say?

What do the students say?

What do the students say?

Queries

Main questions from survey:

● iPad Compatibility● Cost● Device Control● iPad Safety● Screen Time

iPad Compatibility

● If older model being used be aware that it may become redundant in the next few months

“Can I use my current iPad if I already own one?”

Cost

B

“Why is there not a bulk billing option?”

● The school is not able to bulk purchase and on sell to parents

● The school will purchase apps using the Apple Volume Purchase Program and deploy the apps using the ZuluDesk Management system

What is the cost?Suggested specification for year 3 & 5 students in 2017 is an iPad Air 2 - 32GB wifi model

(if 3G model is used, SIM card will need to be removed prior to the device coming to school)

iPad - current pricing on Apple Store - $569Sturdy CaseHeadphones

Insurance (organised through home insurance policy - must include coverage at home, school and in transit)

*Apple store offers 0% payment options

Zulu DeskWhat is it?

● Management system that allows us to send apps out to students

● Place blocks on certain apps - allows us to focus on education rather than worrying about what students are doing

● Parental/school control - We need your help! Together we can work together to create a safe online learning environment for students at home and at school

ZuluDeskCan we use a different brand of tablet that we already own?

● Short answer - No● Why?

Please bring in iPads if already have one to start management process

● 4 dates will be set in Term 4 to start the process● iPads will be erased and enrolled in ZuluDesk● If new iPad we can manage the device from inside the box

iPad SafetyWhat happens if my iPad gets lost, stolen or damaged?

• A claim will need to be made through the home insurance policy

• If on school grounds it will be made through the school insurance - this year there were 3 incidents (1 at school, 2 at home)

Screen Time“My concern is the amount of time students will be spending in front of the screen - how will this be monitored?”

● Research released in 2001 - has been found to be unachievable. Released before smartphones/tablets

● Most research based on children just sitting in front of TV.

● It's about interacting with the tech - getting creative with it

● There may be days when it’s not required - may also be days where it’s used quite often

● Balance between iPads and writing skills - we still have a focus on writing

FAQ• What if I simply can’t afford to buy an iPad for

my child?

• In the case of genuine financial hardship, please see Mrs Tamara McGougan so your particular circumstances can be discussed

• What if my family already has an iPad?

• it may be used as long as it meets minimum requirements

Follow Up

• A link to our iPad website will be sent out later in the term containing the information presented tonight and the answers to any additional questions that are raised

Follow Up● Any unanswered issues/questions from the

survey will be answered and placed on the iPad website

● School grant to support CyberSafety over the next 3 years - Alannah & Madeleine Foundation

● CyberSafety evening tomorrow night: 7pm - 9pm in school library. See newsletter for more details

Follow Up

• Please contact the school office with any further questions. We may not reply to your email directly but will address the question in correspondence to all parents.

mailadmin@wcps.wa.edu.au