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Notebook Program

Information Booklet Year 5 2016

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The 1:1 Notebook Program –OVERVIEW……………… 3 Acceptable Use …………………………………………………… 4 Battery ……………………………………………………………….. 4 Communication ………………………………………………….. 4 Cyber Safety ……………………………………………………….. 5 File Management …………………….……………………….... 5 Hardware ……………………………………………………………. 5 Home use of Notebook ..………………………………………. 6 Insurance …………………………………………………………….. 7 Internet ………………………………………………………………...7 Passwords ……………………………………………………………. 8 Security, Safety and Protective Cases …...…………….. 8 Software ……………………………………………………………... 8

In the Classroom..……………………………………………….. 9 OSHC ……….…………………………………………………………….9 Notes …………………………………………………………………. 10

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The 1:1 Notebook Program—OVERVIEW St Andrew’s Primary School aims to be a technologically rich school integrating current practice into all curriculum areas to enhance learning. The school aims to provide authentic, modern and innovative teaching and learning techniques to parallel our Vision for Learning. The 1:1 notebook program begins in Year 5 where students will be provided with a notebook computer for their remaining two years at St Andrew’s. Financing is arranged by the school and in most cases parents are levied over TWO years at the end of which ownership is an option. In 1:1 learning, each student has access to a wireless Notebook to use at school and at home, enabling communication and collaboration among peers and teachers and connecting parents to their child’s learning. Our 1:1 Notebook Program is ‘cutting edge’ and at the forefront of BCE schools’ practice. It enables students to experience growth in many areas including self-confidence, self–motivation, organisational skills, and learning through a range of modalities. St Andrew’s will focus on the computer’s use as a tool to compliment the classroom curriculum and help students to reach their maximum potential as learners and digital citizens in today’s world. Benefits for the students include: ANYWHERE Students will be able to access the technology they need anywhere in the school during work time.

ANYTIME Online technologies will be available at school and at home. ANYWAY Students will engage in diverse activities using diverse tools to create information and media-rich work. * Teachers will … 

Provision modern modes and methods of learning.

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Teach students how to be discerning when accessing information.

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Supports students’ ethical use of technology.

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Enables students to increase their knowledge and support their ability to extend independent learning.

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Provides for improved communication between themselves, students and parents.

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Encourages students to be lifelong learners.

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Provision and support online access to Brisbane Catholic Education services such as LIFE (Learning Management System), File Management and Email services.

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Enable students to participate in collaborative learning environments fostered through the LIFE 3 learning management system.

Information and Guidelines

Acceptable Use of Computer and Internet Resources All parents have signed an Acceptable Use of Computer and Internet Resources document upon enrolment to St Andrew’s Primary School. This signed document is an acknowledgement that parents confirm and understand this policy. As students become immersed in Digital Citizenship teachers often revisit aspects of this agreement. Students along with their parents will sign a similar agreement before receiving their new 1:1 notebook and it is expected that together they will engage in discussion on the content. Teachers will also focus on aspects of the agreement discuss in detail with the students before the notebooks are distributed.

Battery The notebook is equipped with a FOUR cell battery that should last EIGHT hours and therefore the duration of the school day. New chargers will be sent home with the notebook when they are received initially and are to be kept at home. Notebooks are to be brought to school fully charged each day. If a flat battery occurs during the school day, the classrooms will have a limited number of spare chargers and/or batteries available.

Communication The teachers along with the ICLT Coordinator will keep parents up-to-date with what is happening in the program via email, school newsletters and the school website. During the year parent surveys may be sent home or other methods may be used to evaluate the program.

Cyber Safety The teachers will provide ongoing cybersafety and digital citizenship education in their classrooms. Teachers actively promote cybersafety in class and are supported by the school admin and ICLT support staff. The school endeavours to provide opportunities for students, parents and school staff to engage in workshops with outside agencies on cyber safety when it is a viable option. St Andrew’s plans to share the costs associated with other schools where possible. It is mandatory for parents to either attend a cyber safety information session or participate in the CyberSmart online initiative, before the beginning the 1:1 Notebook Program.

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File Management Students will have access to an online ’cloud’ file storage system (My Site Sharepoint). This provides them with access to their files from any device and any location as long as they have internet access. The school’s current file server is being phased out.

Hardware The notebook will be provided at the beginning of the school year. Each notebook will have a school barcode attached and will be accessioned through our library. The notebook issued to students will have the following features: 

3 year onsite warranty (2 years during term of our agreement plus an extra year after leaving school)

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A standard suite of software

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Management and security software

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Configured to enable reliable access to online applications, administration and teaching and learning resources

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Notebooks will be configured to enable users to connect outside the school network e.g. home networks.

Warranty and Maintenance: 

Hardware faults are covered under warranty.

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The school’s IT support staff will provide first port of call for maintenance issues. PARENTS OR OTHERS ARE NOT TO ATTEMPT DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIR.

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Repairs – If a machine is in need of repair under warranty, IT Staff will arrange a service call with suppliers to handle warranty repairs at school. Parents may also arrange for warranty repairs during holiday times.

Accidental Damage Insurance: 

Hardware is covered under the policy at school and at home. Vendors have introduced limits including number of claims per year and an excess fee.

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All incidents must be documented prior to a claim being lodged - Students must provide a written explanation of how and when the accident occurred . IT staff will provide diagnosis and assessment of damage before logging claims. The school will pay all excess charges for accidents occurring at school whilst parents take up that responsibility for accidents occurring at home. 5

Home Use of Notebook When off school grounds, parents are responsible for monitoring the notebook and its usage. Remember to ...     

encourage use in a family room and not in the bedroom. restrict use at certain times of the evening and on weekends thus allowing the children to engage in family and recreational time. Be a supervisory presence around your children as they are using the notebook. Talk about what they are doing and ask questions. Refrain from performing maintenance tasks on the notebook that may void the warranty. Email Mr Peter Macaione our ICLT Coordinator if in need of assistance with the device. [email protected]

IMPORTANT: A home Internet Service is not supplied by the school or BCE but rather it is your responsibility. There is no mandated expectation that internet access is required however availability is to your children’s advantage as lack of connection will hinder their progress. Please contact the school if this will be an issue. Examples of home use for which internet access would be required include:       

using online collaborative websites such as class blogs, wikis and potential online conferencing Accessing files stored in a student’s MySite and syncing this with their local One Drive. using email using online resources such as digital learning objects provided by the Learning Federation LIFE - Learning Management System accessible through the School Portal Research and information gathering Using Web 2.0 tools to communicate, interact and produce.

Examples of home use for which internet access would not be required include:   

using any of the Microsoft applications or open source software provided using any subject-specific or application-specific software eg Algadoo, Scratch, MixCraft working with audio, image or video files on the devices using specialist installed software. Eg Robotics

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Home Security 

The notebook is protected from viruses and malware by Microsoft Forefront however good practice will help to ensure further safety. 3rd party software whether free or paid should not be installed without prior consultation.

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All home devices on a home network should be protected. Consider Net Nanny as an option if you feel a need. Discuss with Peter Mac.

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The notebook is personal device which siblings should be discouraged from using allowing the student to accept full responsibility for how it is used.

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Students are taught good practice in terms of downloading software, games and participating in gaming websites at school. If in doubt about what happens at home please consult with the school and report any incidents that may occur.

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Notebooks should not be restricted/password protected as this hinders use at school. Some students may be required to password protect notebooks under exceptional circumstances. This however must be available to teachers and IT staff.

Insurance The device is protected under three different insurance/warranty arrangements. 1.

3 year onsite warranty (school or home) – covers the device for faults and failure due to manufacture.

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Accidental Damage Insurance – covers the device for accidental damage that may occur either at school, at home or in transit. The insurance company will cover for genuine accident conditions and may investigate prior to accepting liability. An Excess applies in some circumstances.

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School Insurance – the school policy covers the device in the event of theft, loss or damage due to natural disaster or other circumstance that may occur at school. In the event of loss due to theft, fire, natural disaster or circumstance AT HOME, the device is NOT covered by the above insurance/warranty arrangements. However, it should be covered under your own personal home / contents insurance. Please check your own personal arrangements as ultimately the device is under your responsibility at home as in most cases ownership remains with the school till the end of the agreement. In the event of loss or damage, the school will provide a swap-out notebook for use during repair or replacement service. This will allow for learning to continue at no disadvantage to the student.

Internet While at school students will be wirelessly connected to our school network and internet service. The notebook can be connected to the student’s home internet for homework assignments. 7

Passwords The notebook is part of our domainless network. Access to Brisbane Catholic Education services including email, the School Portal and LIFE is password protected. All BCE students are given their own personal online identity at enrolment and these are activated after prior preparatory work in class on digital citizenship. Protection of usernames and passwords is paramount in successful participation as digital citizens. General security and student privacy are of the utmost priority for the school. Students, parents and teachers are expected to diligently support this policy.

Security, Safety and Protective Cases A protective case will be supplied with the notebook. Students are required to carry the computer within this case at all times. Teachers and parents should be aware of the ergonomics of using the notebook and ensure that students employ safe practices at all times. EVERY EFFORT IS BEING MADE TO REDUCE THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE NOTEBOOK IN THE SCHOOL BAG. PARENTS MAY NEED TO CONSIDER A BAG TROLLEY OF THEIR CHOICE AND AT THEIR DISCRETION.

Software: All notebooks are imaged to include all necessary software as deemed required by the school. All software is installed under the school’s licencing arrangements. Other software may be installed by the students when:     

They hold appropriate licences. Arranged by teachers or IT Staff The software is appropriate. Students seek advice and take direction from school staff regarding software. The notebook’s specifications are deemed appropriate.

Music and movies will be allowed for academic and recreational reasons, provided copyright obligations are met. Downloading music, games and videos from the internet during school hours is prohibited except when directed by a teacher. If software is required by a class for academic purposes, the school will purchase licences and make arrangements for the installation the software for student use. Students must always take advice and direction from teachers and school IT staff. INSTALLING CERTAIN GAMES CAN CAUSE THE COMPUTER TO MALFUNCTION AS UNWANTED MALICIOUS SOFTWARE IS OFTEN ‘PIGGYBACKED’ IN THE INSTALL. THIS IS DISCOURAGED. 8

Use of Notebook: While notebooks will be used to enhance student learning in the classroom, they will not be in use 100% of the day. The school will continue to ensure that the students receive a balanced program that is appropriate to their level of learning as per the Australian National Curriculum. The Notebook therefore will not replace pencil and paper. Drafting, note-taking and other general class work will still be handwritten. LUNCH BREAKS: Students are not permitted to use their notebook at lunch times unless under teacher supervision.

HOMEWORK: It is envisaged that students will continue to be provided with a diverse range of homework, some of which, but certainly not all, can be completed on their notebooks. Care of the notebook:  

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No food or drink permitted near the notebook Permanent changes such as engraving, marking, painting or drawing on the hardware is not permitted as a device may be used by more than one family during its lifetime at the school. Utmost care of the notebook should be encouraged at home

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Notebooks will be kept safely stored at school when not in use. Classrooms are locked during breaks or when unattended.

OSHC and the 1:1 Notebook Program At OSHC the notebooks will be placed in a locked room by the OSHC coordinator. Guidelines for use at OSHC:

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Can be used for homework No games Can’t be used after 5pm

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Will be locked up when not in use.

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