BYOD Parent Information Evening Presented by Tony Banks Deputy Headmaster College Improvement & Welfare Tuesday 24 October 2017
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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?
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