2015 parent presentation yr 7 12 slideshare
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This document outlines Baimbridge College's Managed BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program called MYDevice for the 2015 school year. It provides students in Years 7-12 with options to purchase an ACER netbook or laptop through the school's suppliers. The devices will be imaged with educational software and connected to the school's network. The program covers technical support, device expectations, cyber safety guidelines, and financial assistance options. Parents and students must sign an Acceptable Use Agreement and attend an information session before receiving a device.
2015 parent presentation yr 7 12 slideshare
- 1. Baimbridge College MYDevice 2015 Years 7 – 12 A Managed BYOD Program
- 2. All information found here … booklets, AUA, device portals …
- 3. MYDevice This program is organised and supported by Baimbridge College
- 4. New Students Years 7 and 8 in 2015 2 Options Option 1 ACER B115 netbook & TANC Bag ~ COST: $710.00 Option 2 ACER B115 netbook with optional Touch Screen & TANC Bag ~ COST $790.00
- 5. New Students Years 9 - 12 in 2015 3 Options Option 1 ACER B115 netbook & TANC Bag ~ COST: $710.00 Option 2 ACER B115 netbook with optional Touch Screen & TANC Bag ~ COST $790.00 Option 3 ACER P645 14” Laptop & TANC Bag ~COST: $1150.00
- 6. Baimbridge College Device image “Image” refers to programs installed on the device Devices will be imaged with Windows 8.1 and the EduSTAR image. Students will not be administrators on the devices Devices will be reset to factory settings if / when students leave the school
- 7. Suppliers LWT - Learning With Technologies Order portal: http://bc.orderportal.com.au Grangeburn IT Brown Street Hamilton Or you may use another supplier PROVIDING you buy the exact model and TANC Bag that we require. Note warranty details if buying from other suppliers. 3 year warranty required.
- 8. Suppliers – Repairs and warranty Recommended suppliers will give 3 years warranty. For all repair and warranty issues devices will need to be returned to the supplier. Non warranty repairs carried out by non-ACER repairers will void the remaining warranty on the device.
- 9. Device Delivery to school Devices purchased from the two recommended suppliers will be delivered by the suppliers to the school for imaging. Devices purchased from other suppliers will need to be taken to the school for imaging.
- 10. Order date deadlines For devices to be ready for the 2015 school year they will need to be ordered promptly. LWT suggest by mid January 2015 as latest but no absolute order cut off. Grangeburn IT order cut off 15th December 2014
- 11. JACPlus – digital eBook package All students in Years 7 - 10 are expected to purchase the $100 digital resource package. There are information sheets with the booklist and links are on the website or go to: https://parentportal.jaconline.com.au/baimbridge-college Students new to the school will receive log-in information Orders expected by 18th December 2014
- 12. Financial Assistance Important update about the Schoolkids Bonus Legislation has passed to phase out Schoolkids Bonus payments. The Schoolkids Bonus will continue until the end of 2016. The legislative change introduces an income test starting on 1 January 2015. To be eligible for the Schoolkids Bonus, you must either be a parent or carer who gets Family Tax Benefit Part A for a dependent child. From 1 January 2015, eligible families will receive Schoolkids Bonus in: 2 instalments of $421 for each child in secondary school - a total of $842 each year
- 13. Financial Assistance Southern Grampians No Interest Loan Scheme The Southern Grampians No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) is a specific program to enable eligible low income people living in the Southern Grampians Shire to access loan finance for approved education costs. NILS is run by Ozchild phone 1300 361 680
- 14. No Cost to families On-site technical support EduSTAR software Free wireless internet at the College when permitted by class teachers Email account (to access JACPlus resources / Compass) All devices and batteries are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty. The warranty covers manufacturer’s defects and normal use of the device. It does not cover negligence, abuse or malicious damage.
- 15. Costs to families Negligence, abuse or malicious damage to the netbook will incur the associated costs for repair or replacement. Repairs are to be organised through supplier
- 16. Recommended Extras 1. Earphones / buds 2. USB back up devices 3. External mouse
- 17. Power supply management All devices are to be fully charged at the start of every day. The school will NOT provide the opportunity for students to recharge their devices.
- 18. Transporting devices to and from school Where possible bring to school in school bag to minimise the risk of theft or damage.
- 19. Movement around the school Always carry the netbook in its bag, over your shoulder.
- 20. Storage at school Netbooks must be securely stored in a LOCKED locker.
- 21. Classroom use and expectations There is an expectation that you will bring netbooks charged to use every day. The school uses monitoring software that registers and tracks student log-ins
- 22. Classroom use and expectations There is an expectation that you will regularly check both your email and compass. The school uses Compass and email as a means of communicating information. Students are expected to regularly log in.
- 23. Staff will be documenting on Compass students who have not brought netbooks to school. This will be followed up. There will be a 3 strikes policy that operates. Netbook use may be revoked for students breaking agreements There will be random “health checks” applied to all devices throughout the year. Classroom use and expectations
- 24. All devices will be imaged with LANSchool, a classroom management program. Netbook use will be revoked for students breaking agreements Classroom use and expectations
- 25. Acceptable Use Agreement Students will not be issued with an netbook until: 1. Both Parent/Guardian and student have attended an information session 2. Both Parent/Guardian and student have signed the Acceptable Use Agreement as part of the enrolment process
- 26. Acceptable Use Agreement Purpose The netbook is to be provided as a tool to assist student learning both at school and at home. The netbook is a TOOL not a TOY
- 27. Acceptable Use Agreement Equipment • The student must bring the device fully charged to school every day. • Power cords should be left at home. • Files stored on the device or on the school’s server are not private. • If the student leaves the school the device must be re-set to factory settings
- 28. Any problems, vandalism, damage, loss or theft of the device must be reported immediately to the eLearning Co- ordinator . In the case of suspected theft a police report must be made by the family and a copy of the report provided to the school. Parents will need to check their insurance under the Parents’ Home Insurance Policies. Acceptable Use Agreement Damage loss
- 29. Acceptable Use Agreement Damage loss If a device is damaged or lost the Principal or eLearning Coordinator will determine whether replacement is appropriate and / or whether or not the student retains access to a device for home use.
- 31. Web 2.0 Applications Students must keep themselves and friends safe by not giving out personal details, including full names, telephone numbers, addresses, images and passwords
- 32. Web 2.0 Applications Students should be respectful in how they talk to and work with others online, Never participate in online bullying. Use the technology at school for learning. Use the equipment properly. Don’t interfere with the work or data of another student.
- 33. Cyber Safety Top Tips for Parents Use the netbook in a central, communal place in the home – not a private space like a bedroom. Spend time with your child asking them to show you the places they use online. Make this a regular, ongoing conversation. Discuss strategies your child could use if they were upset by something sent or posted online. Set limits around mobile computer usage. Set in place agreed levels of personal information your child can share online.
- 34. Cyber Safety Top Tips for Parents Encourage your child to think before they post information on line. Encourage your child to question who they trust online as there is a chance that people may not be who they say they are. Remind your child of the importance of keeping their password secret Make sure your child’s online profile is set to private Try not to use the removal of technology as punishment for online issues
- 35. Non-school applications As the students are not administrators of the device they will not be able to install and use additional software.
- 36. Printing At school, the devices will not be networked to school printers. Students can: • Save to the Home drive on the server and print from a school computer • Save to USB and print from home • Electronically submit work
- 37. Virus protection The devices have Symantec antivirus software installed on them. The virus software will be upgraded from the school network. Students are recommended to follow the guidelines in the information booklet.
- 38. Back up / Recovery It is the students’ responsibility to back up to USB or the server. If the machine is faulty or needs to be re- imaged, the technicians will not back up and data will be lost..
- 39. Technical Support Technical Support will be available daily from EB8 between the following hours: 8.30 am – 9.00 am (before school) 11.00 am – 11.30 am (recess) 1.00pm – 1.30 pm (lunch) Students are not to go to the techs during class time.
- 40. Edustar The netbook is imaged with Edustar software – approximated 85 software programs . See Edustar list in the information booklet.
- 41. Caring for the device See Appendix 1 In the information booklet
- 42. Commonly asked questions 1. What can be added to an netbook? Students are not administrators and cannot add or remove programs 2. Can we personalise the netbook? Yes – for personally owned devices. No for school owned devices 3. Will my child be protected when using the netbook online? At school yes; at home depends on filters set by parents 4. Does my home need internet access? Technically no … 5. We already have an netbook or laptop. Can my child use that? No. Only school approved and imaged devices can be used at school 6. What will happen if an netbook is lost, stolen or broken? Contact the school
- 43. Distribution of netbooks Netbooks will be distributed to all students who have: 1. Attended the information evening with their parent/ carer 2. Returned a signed Acceptable Use Agreement
- 44. Thank you PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS