Year 7 2018 BYOD

Limpie van Aswegen Secondary Learning Technologies Manager

WHY?

Parenthood in the 21st Century

The Digital Natives

Change in Career TypesLiteracy is not enough (2011) Crockett et al.

http://globaldigitalcitizen.org/21st-century-fluencies/

To keep up with the “Digital Native Gen” and current educational demands LJBC has

introduced a Compulsory Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for Years 7 to 12

To prevent “Disaster”

• Parents make sure you buy a device with the recommended specifications in mind

• Make sure your device is at school everyday• Please charge it over-night• Keep your software up to date• Do not lose/forget your password• Handle with care. Get the best protective cover

available.• The college can provide a short term loan

device, ONLY if your device is in for repairs.

Educational Research on Devices

BYOD To School Education Briefing Paper, 2013

More?

• In 2015 LJBC introduced a Learning Management System (LMS).

• Students will use their school logon details to access the LMS.• Parents will be provided with their own logon details at the start

of 2018.• Basic training on how to use the LMS will also be provided toY7s

and their parents early in 2018.

Students and parents will have the following available through the LMS:• Dates of up coming assessments• Student grades after a completed cycle with

teacher feedback

Students and parents will have the following available through the LMS:• Dates of up coming assessments• Student grades after a completed cycle• Subject material and outlines

Students and parents will have the following available through the LMS:• Dates of up coming assessments• Student grades after a completed cycle• Subject outlines• Rich and interactive lessons

Students and parents will have the following available through the LMS:• Dates of up coming assessments• Student grades after a completed cycle• Subject outlines• Rich and interactive lessons• Timetables

Students and parents will have the following available through the LMS:• Dates of up coming assessments• Student grades after a completed cycle• Subject outlines• Rich and interactive lessons• Timetables• Direct communication to teachers

Students and parents will have the following available through the portals:• Dates of up coming assessments• Student grades after a completed cycle• Subject outlines• Rich and interactive subject lessons• Timetables• Direct communication to teachers• Semester reports

DetailsAny time @: Limpie.vanAswegen@ljbc.wa.edu.auAnd during school hours: 9300 7444