www.mdpstwb.catholic.edu.au Version 2 - February 2019 - Page 1 Mater Dei Primary School - 1:1 Program Handbook This handbook outlines the Mater Dei Primary school policies and procedures to support the successful implementation of the 1:1 iPad program for our learners. The handbook and procedures will be reviewed annually at the end of Term 3. We live in a technological world and we need to prepare our children for future opportunities that don't presently exist. The Melbourne Declaration on the Educational Goals for Young Australians (MCEETYA, 2008) recognises that in a digital age, and with rapid and continuing changes in the ways that people share, use, develop and communicate with ICT, young people need to be highly skilled in its use. To participate in a knowledge-based economy and to be empowered within a technologically sophisticated society now and into the future, students need the knowledge, skills and confidence to make ICT work for them at school, at home, at work and in their communities. Rationale - Why a 1:1 program? At Mater Dei we aim to equip all students with the skills and dispositions that will enable them to be effective citizens of the 21st century. 1:1 access to technology allows for the creation of a contemporary, dynamic learning environment where students learn to think critically and creatively as they connect, collaborate and communicate anywhere, anytime. Aims Through the implementation of this program we aim to: • Actively engage all students in the learning process by expanding opportunities for innovative learning and differentiated instruction • Cater for ubiquitous learning (anywhere, anytime) in a way that shared devices do not make possible • Enable students and teachers to meet the digital demands of the Australian Curriculum, specifically the ACARA Technologies and ICT General Capability • Develop responsible digital citizens who are creators, not just consumers • Foster the development of 21 st Century skills for lifelong learning, including critical and creative thinking, problem solving, digital literacy, fluency and social responsibility • Provide increased opportunities to teach cyber safety in an authentic manner • Empower students to be independent and self-directed learners
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Mater Dei Primary School - 1:1 Program Handbook
This handbook outlines the Mater Dei Primary school policies and procedures to support the successful implementation of the 1:1 iPad program for our learners. The handbook and procedures will be reviewed annually at the end of Term 3. We live in a technological world and we need to prepare our children for future opportunities that don't presently exist. The Melbourne Declaration on the Educational Goals for Young Australians (MCEETYA, 2008) recognises that in a digital age, and with rapid and continuing changes in the ways that people share, use, develop and communicate with ICT, young people need to be highly skilled in its use. To participate in a knowledge-based economy and to be empowered within a technologically sophisticated society now and into the future, students need the knowledge, skills and confidence to make ICT work for them at school, at home, at work and in their communities.
Rationale - Why a 1:1 program?
At Mater Dei we aim to equip all students with the skills and dispositions that will enable them to be effective citizens of the 21st century. 1:1 access to technology allows for the creation of a contemporary, dynamic learning environment where students learn to think critically and creatively as they connect, collaborate and communicate anywhere, anytime. Aims
Through the implementation of this program we aim to:
• Actively engage all students in the learning process by expanding opportunities for innovative learning and differentiated instruction
• Cater for ubiquitous learning (anywhere, anytime) in a way that shared devices do not make possible
• Enable students and teachers to meet the digital demands of the Australian Curriculum, specifically the ACARA Technologies and ICT General Capability
• Develop responsible digital citizens who are creators, not just consumers
• Foster the development of 21st Century skills for lifelong learning, including critical and creative thinking, problem solving, digital literacy, fluency and social responsibility
• Provide increased opportunities to teach cyber safety in an authentic manner
• Empower students to be independent and self-directed learners
• Extend learning beyond the classroom walls by providing seamless continuity of learning between school and home and opportunities to share that learning
• Equip our students to be social collaborators as they communicate and collaborate ethically online
• Avoid loss of work that occurs when sharing devices
Why an iPad?
There are many reasons why the iPad has been chosen as the initial device for the Mater Dei
1:1 program. The discussion around device selection has taken place at leadership and staff
level in conjunction with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office (TCS). Comprehensive
research has been undertaken by the Project Management Team. We recognize and
acknowledge that no one, single device is the perfect fit and we have chosen the iPad based
on the following reasons:
• Fast start up – no wasted time waiting to log on
• Multimedia capabilities and all in one device - camera, video and voice recorder offer greater opportunities for creativity and sharing of knowledge
• Abundant range of educational apps designed to support 21st Century learning
• Affordability – cost is lower than a laptop
• 10-hour battery life suitable for the duration of the school day
• Light and portable for transport around the school and between school and home
• Intuitive and minimal technological support required
• A platform that is stable and fits with our existing school infrastructure
• Devices can be managed by a Mobile Device Management System - allows for consistent internet filtering
• Affordability of hardware and software
• Ease of delivery and management of school apps
• Teachers can monitor usage of each iPad through Apple Classroom
• Ability to access Microsoft Office 365 applications through O365 accounts
• Professional development and support for teachers, parents and students provided by Apple
1:1 Program Guidelines at Mater Dei Primary School
In 2019 students in Years 4 and 5 will take part in our 1:1 iPad program. Students will use
their device until the end of Year 6. The device will become an educational tool in the
learner’s toolkit to help meet curriculum requirements. Device usage is not intended to
replace current effective ways of teaching and learning but to enhance them.
• Manage the use and storage of iPads in the classroom
• Ensure that technology usage does not exceed recommended amounts
• Incorporate additional cybersafety and digital citizenship lessons into teaching
program
• Enrolling devices in MDM (Intune)
• Purchase, installation and management of school educational apps
• Access to School Wireless Network and all associated infrastructure will be available
for educational use with student iPads
Frequently Asked Questions What if I cannot afford to buy an iPad for my child? In the case of genuine financial hardship, please see the Principal so your circumstances can
be discussed.
Our family already owns an iPad, can we use that? If you presently have a device at home that meets the school specifications there is no need
to purchase an additional device.
Will we as parents be asked to purchase apps? At this stage, apps will be purchased by the school, avoiding further costs to parents. We will be enrolling student iPads in a Mobile Device Management system that will allow the school to distribute apps that have been purchased by the school to the student iPads. Parents will still be able to log into the app store on the iPad and download purchased apps and install new apps under the Apple iTunes account logged in to the device. Why do I need to back up the student iPad? The MDM enrolment process wipes the content of the iPad and allows the school to install the school allocated educational apps and provide internet filtering while devices are at school. Will students need an Apple ID? Do we need to discuss family sharing for under 13s? Students do not NEED an Apple ID. They will be enrolled via Mobile Device Management, meaning all apps are distributed by the school to the devices. Should the child wish to download personal apps at home, then yes, an Apple ID will need to be logged into the iPad. As the requirement for an Apple ID is to be over 13 years of age, parents will need to create this ID in their name using their email address should they wish to allow their child to access the app store. Alternatively, you can access ‘Family Sharing’, details on this feature are found on Apple’s website. Will students be allowed to have music and games on their iPad? Yes. However, parents are strongly encouraged to monitor the appropriateness of added
content. Any content added from home should not exceed G or PG ratings. The school
reserves the right to carry out software, hardware and data inspections of iPads at any time
and remove inappropriate content.
Can my child have their iPad taken from them? Yes. If a student breaches the Diocesan AUP and School 1:1 iPad Agreement they may be unable to use their iPad in the classroom for a certain period of time. In this circumstance, parents will be contacted to notify them of this action. How much time will the students use their iPad for during the school day? This will change daily. With any learning experience, the teacher is best placed to decide which too will be the most effective in meeting the intended learning outcome. iPads are not intended to be a replacement or a substitute for any of the more conventional tools teachers have at their disposal. It is the school’s belief that any well-rounded approach to education involves balanced access to a variety of tools. iPads simply increase the number of tools at the teacher and student’s disposal and are only used when they are the best tool for the job. Will students be able to use their iPad during recess and lunch? No, iPads are not to be used before school, during morning tea and lunch or after school.
They should be kept inside the classroom during school hours unless otherwise specified by
classroom teachers. iPads are to remain in the students’ school bags before and after school.
When the student enters the classroom, the iPad will be stored in the students’ pigeon hole.
Will my child’s internet usage be monitored at school? Yes. The school has an internet filtering system that aims to stop inappropriate material reaching the students. Students will continue to discuss cyber safety in class. What if my child forgets to bring their iPad to school? In this case the student may be required to complete tasks without it and catch up on work in their own time. Can the iPad be charged at school? No. It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that the iPad is fully charged when they come to school. The battery life is more than adequate to last the school day. Will my child be required to do homework on the iPads? Homework will be set at the discretion of the classroom teacher. There may be times when students will have the opportunity to complete projects that they have started at school. There will also be apps that they can use at home to aid their learning. Use of the iPad at home will also allow students to familiarise themselves with how to use apps to improve their confidence when using them in the classroom. Most importantly, the students will have the opportunity to show other members of the household what they have been working on with their iPad. How do I see my child's work?
It is recognised that it is important for parents to be involved in all aspects of their child's work and parents are encouraged to regularly spend time with their child asking them to explain the work on the device. Parents must also have full access to both the device and their child’s work. The school asks that all students make passwords available to parents. Parents who have difficulties in accessing their child's work for any reason should contact the classroom teacher. Where does handwriting fit in with the use of iPads? Teachers will use both digital technologies and traditional methods of teaching. We will still be teaching handwriting. Why does each child need their own keyboard? Keyboards improve productivity by maximising screen space and allowing for ease of content input. Typing is an essential skill for lifelong learning. Why are headphones needed? Headphones limit the amount of noise disruption in the classroom. Many students prefer over ear headphones as opposed to ear buds and they may last longer. Will individual’s iPads be used by other students? No. Only the owner of the iPad will be using it. There will be times where students will be working with groups and will need to share content, this will be done through wireless transfer or usage of school O365 Cloud accounts. What if the iPad is damaged, lost or stolen? Parents need to ensure that the iPad is covered on their home insurance for at home, school and in transit, or purchase Apple Care+. Should an incident occur at school where the iPad is damaged students need to inform teachers immediately. I am not confident with technology; how can I help my child? There is support available from Apple on many topics, from how to set up your own Apple ID to how to backup your iPad. Please visit their website. What type of professional development will teachers be provided? We are very conscious that the success of a 1:1 Program relies on the digital literacy skills of both teachers and students. We recognize this and will engage the services of external support as well as draw on the expertise of existing staff members to provide ongoing support for teachers and students. How do we back up the iPad? Please see the direct links to Apple Support at the end of the handbook. What if we need technical assistance? School staff will also be learning but have will have the skills to manage some issues that arise in the classroom on the iPads. We will also have support from an internal staff member, as well as some iPad support from our TCS technician who comes to Mater Dei
two days a fortnight for all school technology support. For other issues parents will be directed to the Apple store or other Apple service centres. Why is the school not buying the iPads? Leasing programs are more expensive in the long run and it is better for students and families to own their iPads. The associated costs with purchasing and maintaining a device for each child is not feasible. Why Wifi only iPads? Student devices must NOT contain a SIM card as this can be used to circumvent school online security and safety mechanisms. Will I get to keep the school apps after student leaves the school? No, once a child leaves the school, the school will retain the apps.
As well as the Diocesan Responsible use of ICT agreement, this agreement provides clear guidelines and responsibilities for the students and parents involved in the 1:1 iPad Program at Mater Dei in 2019. Parents must read, agree to and sign the Diocesan Responsible use of ICT agreement and the school 1:1 iPad Program Acceptable Use Agreement before their child’s iPad will be added to the school Mobile Device Management system.
Parent agreement
I agree to support the school in the following areas:
• Provision of a device that complies with school specifications
• Arrange for appropriate insurance cover or a care plan to cover the theft and damage of the device, e.g. nominating the device on Home and Contents Insurance
• Supervise use of the iPad when at home, including monitoring and filtering internet usage • Be aware of the legal age required to use applications installed for home usage • Ensure any content added from home is appropriate and does not exceed G or PG ratings • Ensure my child has their fully charged iPad at school each day in good working order • Provide ongoing care, maintenance and any repairs required to my child’s device in a timely
manner (the school recommends purchasing Apple Care+ for insurance purposes) • Ensure that the backup of all data occurs as recommended by the school • Keep up to date with the latest iOs updates • Turn off parental restrictions for any MDM school deployed apps • Set up a passcode on my child’s iPad and make sure they know it
I have read and discussed the Mater Dei Primary School 1:1 iPad Program Acceptable Use Agreement
with my child. I understand that if my child’s iPad has already been set up it will need to be wiped in
order to be added to the school Mobile Device Management system.
I understand that the school reserves the right to carry out software, hardware and data inspections
of iPads at any time and remove inappropriate content.
I understand that failure to follow the guidelines and responsibilities outlined in the Mater Dei
Primary School 1:1 iPad Program Acceptable Use Agreement for students may result in my child
losing access to their iPad at school for a certain period of time, dependent on the misuse.
Online Resources Apple iPad Support For the latest iPads manuals, troubleshooting guides, help files and other resources click on the following link. http://www.apple.com/au/support/ipad/ Creating Family Sharing IDs across multiple device types https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201084 Setting Restrictions on (Parental Controls) on iPads https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304 Setting Screen time restrictions https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT208982 Use Restrictions to prevent purchasing on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204396 Backing up https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT203977
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