Welcome to Rose Bay Secondary College Parent Information Night. 6.00 pm NAPLAN.. Interpreting the results. Questions and Answers. 6.30 pm Digital Education.

Welcome to Rose Bay Secondary CollegeParent Information Night.6.00 pmNAPLAN.. Interpreting the results.Questions and Answers. 6.30 pmDigital Education Revolution Information and presentation.All parents are to pick up their Info. Pack. User agreements to be signed and returned to front office. By the end of Term 3.

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Rose Bay Secondary College – Digital Education Revolution Year 9 2009 & 10

The Digital Education Revolution• The DER is a Federal initiative. • Rudd promised Children Yr 9 – 12

access to a computer.• The laptop program is NSW DET’s

implementation of that promise. • Laptops will be rolled out each year

to Yr 9 students • By 2012, all students in Yrs 9 – 12

will have a laptop.• The program also includes a high

speed wireless network, laptops for staff, staff training and technical support.

Digital Education Revolution • http://vodpod.com/wat

ch/2090231-digital-education-revolution-nsw?pod=lofts1964

What is happening

• Laptops will be arriving term 4 • Theirs while at a State school• Theirs to keep after Yr 12• A limited number of rooms on the wireless

network. More will be added.• Some staff have laptops. More will be issued.• State wide interest in our experiences

The Laptop

Top View1. Integrated Camera

2. Computer display - The colour display with TFT

3. Power button (Use the Power button to turn on the computer.)

4. Microphone (built-in)

5. (Not used)

6. Wireless device switch

Bottom View

1. Battery latch - spring loaded (To remove the battery)

2. Battery pack

3. Battery latch – manual

Side Views

Front

Left

1. System status indicators - The system status indicators show the current status of your computer.

2. Speakers - Built-in speakers for rich powerful sound.

1. Fan louvers - The fan louvers allow warm air to exit the computer.

2. AC power adapter jack - Connect the power adapter here (AC adapter only)

3. VGA port 4. Multi-media reader slot 5. USB 2.0 port

Side View

Right

1. Not included

2. Headphone jack (external)

3. Microphone jack (external)

4. USB 2.0 port

5. LAN port

6. Security keyhole - You can purchase a security cable and lock to fit this keyhole. Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole. (Example: Kensington Lock)

Issues

• Charter must be signed and returned before laptop is issued

• Must know DET username and password for issuing

• Recording features used in an appropriate way

• Power cables will not be brought to school

• Return if on extended leave

NSW Department of Education and Training

To be issued without alteration on school letterhead

DIGITAL EDUCATION REVOLUTION - NSW LAPTOP USER CHARTER

Student name ____________________ _________________ Family name Given name Parent/Carer name ____________________ _________________ Family name Given name …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Purpose The Digital Education - NSW Program aims to improve student learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. The NSW Department of Education and Training is providing students with a personal laptop on the expectation that they will make good decisions with regard to their personal use of technology. A Laptop User Charter must be signed and provided to the student’s school before the laptop will be issued. Students and parents/carers must carefully read this charter prior to signing it. Any questions should be addressed to the school and clarification obtained before the charter is signed. Laptop User Charter I have read the Laptop User Charter (version 09/1). I understand my responsibilities regarding the use of the laptop and the internet. In signing below, I acknowledge that I understand and agree to the Laptop User Charter. I understand that failure to comply with the Laptop User Charter could result in recall of the laptop and/or loss of access for home use. Signature of student: __________________________ date: / / Signature of parent/carer: _______________________ date: / / PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE TO THE SCHOOL

Who to get help from?

• Technology Service Officers – will help resolve technical problems including hardware faults.

• Our TS0 is Robbie Cottrell.• He will be located in the Library tech room.• He will accept lappies at the front counter During

Recess & Lunch Tues to Thursday for tech assist. No students out of class.

• Your classroom teacher can help you with your DET password.

Safety & Security

• Hard case to protect• Theft – police reports, Tracking and lock down

options• Provisions for damage (spare machines)• Stickers to personalise• Backing up data• My locker and looking after your laptop.

Our expectations• Students will bring every day• Laptops will be fully charged

every night. Students will not bring chargers to school.

• Will replace student diaries for Stage 5 in 2010. A digital diary will be trialled this year.

• Normal discipline procedures will be applied

What will lessons be like?

• Will change over time when we have full network

• Use of software like OneNote to turn into an exercise book

• Similar initially

What did some students say?

• https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/proflearn/der/staffdev/vision.html

• Video 1• https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/proflearn/der/

staffdev/vision.html

Q & A.

• Information at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/dernsw

• Some Answers to some questions.

• https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/deptresources/majorprojects/dernsw/faqs/laptop/index.htm