sandwell academy it information evening 12 november 2014
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Sandwell AcademyIT Information Evening
12 November 2014
Purpose of the Evening
• Explain how we will be monitoring your child’s progress
• The Module report system
• Rewards - Vivo Miles
• IT Security- keeping your child safe
Year 7 Module Report Booklet
Reporting Schedule for Year 7 2014-2015
Module Type of report1 (17th October 2014) Core report (Maths, English, Science)2 (8th December 2014) All subjects report3 (30th January 2015) All subjects report levels4 (13th March 2015) Core report5 (1st May 2015) All subjects report6 (19th June 2015) All subjects report levels July 2015 Record of Achievement
Dialogue with the PT
Core report
All subjects report
All subjects report levels
Vivo Miles Reward System
What is the Vivo Miles Reward System
• Vivo miles is an on-line, web-based rewards system specifically designed for schools
• Teachers award students Vivos – a unique currency, which they can save and spend on rewards from an on-line catalogue
Why do we use this rewards system?
• https://www.vivomiles.com/vivomiles.video.php
• Engage all year groups
• Promote rewards culture
• To drive positive learning outcomes
• Recognise 100% attendance every module
Vivos are awarded for….
• Contribution to class (Merit) • Excellent Classwork (eportal) • Excellent Homework (eportal) • Participation in House Event• Positive Contribution to Academy • Postcard Home• PT Star Student• Plus other event specific categories
How does it work?
• Every student is issued a reward card (like a credit card) and will receive a welcome letter with login details.
• They can log-in to their account to see how many Vivos they have been awarded.
• They can then choose their reward from the online shop. Any product ordered is sent to the Academy the following week.
www.vivomiles.com
www.vivomiles.com
www.vivomiles.com
www.vivomiles.com
Final Thought
• Recognising achievement is central to the Academy’s ethos.
Internet Safety
55% access the internet everyday47% for an hour or more21% liked IM/Chat the most15% used gaming sites11% used Social Networking sites33% had access in their bedrooms25% have met someone offline83% have taken a friend
Why is education on this important for Students?
The Need for this presentation!! Parents
Children
The Gulf of Internet Knowledge
Bridging the gap of knowledge around the internet
THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY
• Improves teaching and learning
• Allows us to access material when and where we like
• Can be used to create amazing things
• Needs to be used responsibly
Today
…connecting everyone
A connected worldA connected world
• Paedophiles use the internet to meet young people
• People lying to others online• Bullying using the internet (Cyber bullying)• Seeing inappropriate images and material• Viruses and pop ups• Personal Information
Dangers of the Internet
Cyber-bullyingWhat it is:Use of the Internet and related technology to harm others
What to look for:•Texts or emails that you find hurtful•Posts on social networking sites
What to do:•Bullying of any kind is not tolerated at Sandwell Academy •Do not reply to bullying messages•Always report bullying
Online groomingWhat it is:Using the internet to manipulate and gain trust as a first step towards abuse
Always be alert to cyber strangers – they are not always easy to spot
• VIDEO
Online groomingWhat to look for:•Messages from strangers•Friends of friends•Invitations to meet
What to do:•Only talk online with people you know in real life•If suspicious, report it
Here are some common signs of grooming that you should be aware of. It doesn’t mean that your child is being groomed, but signs to look out for if you’re worried:
• Excessive use of the computer
• Aggressive behaviour regarding internet usage
• Secretive behaviour
• Change in use of sexual language
Things to watch out for
Identity theftWhat it is:When personal details are stolen and used fraudulently
By piecing together information about you from the internet, thieves can:
– open bank accounts– make purchases– pretend to be you!
Identity theftWhat to look for :•Emails requesting usernames and passwords •Websites seeking excessive information
What to do:•Change your passwords frequently •Restrict giving out information•Be careful when following links in emails
Would you put this on walls around Sandwell ?
Sexting
What is sexting?
When people talk about sexting, they usually refer to sending and receiving:•naked pictures or 'nudes' •'underwear shots' •sexual or ‘explicit pics' •rude text messages or videos
3 Golden Rules• The internet is open to everyone – use it
responsibly– If you are not 100% sure, don’t do it
• Information is valuable – don’t give it away!– Keep your private information off the net
• If you wouldn’t do it in real life – don’t do it online! – Enjoy the internet and be a smart user
• Know what your children are doing online
• Ask them to teach you to use any applications
• Keep the computer in a family room - this means you can keep more control of what they do (i.e. Webcams)
Advice
Academy Website
www.wes.networcs.net
www.thinkuknow.co.ukk
Forensics Software
http://www.cybersentinel.co.uk/
Sandwell Academy
Thank You For Listening
Mr Topper , Mr C Mills and Mr Kangh