Year 7 2019 BYO iPad · BYO iPad Parent Technology Forum. School Plan Strategic Direction 2:...
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Year 7 2019
BYO iPad
Parent Technology
Forum
School Plan
Strategic Direction 2: Continued development
of inquiring, critical,
independent learners
and leaders for the future
To meet the needs of the
21st Century learner
• Critical thinking
• Creativity
• Collaboration
• Communication
Why iPads ?
Year 7 2019
BYOiPad
Parent Technology
Forum
Year 7
21st Century
Learning
course
This course was
introduced in 2016 to
support students in their
transition to high school
to develop skills in:
• literacy and writing
• digital research
• creative thinking and
collaborative learning
• how to study, and
• the importance of digital
citizenship
Year 7
21st Century
Learning
course
Course teachers:
• Mrs Graham
Head Teacher T&L
• Ms Powell, Year
Adviser
• Mr Moore, Librarian
Time commitment:
• 2 hours of face-to-
face study each
fortnight in timetabled
lessons across Year 7
and 1 hour in Year 8
Deloit Report 2017
Challenge Based Learning
Year 7 2019
BYO iPad
Parent Technology
Forum
Learning through iPads-
A Teacher perspective
Ms Powell
Learning for the future:My Classroom Experience with technology.
Examples – Consolidating what they have learnt• Here are some examples from mixed ability classes
Collaborate together to brainstorm through a technological medium.
Interactive E Books on a History Mystery – Yr 7
Movie Trailer – Yr 7
Gamification of Education – Yr 7
• Students completed this for a finishing activity. They were asked to show the effects of deforestation and overgrazing - demonstrating land degradation.
Year 7 2019
BYO iPad
Parent
Technology
Forum
Productivity Apps.
Numbers Pages Keynote iBooks Garage
BandiMovie
Note: Free to download with Apple purchases made after 2013
Additional Apps.
Book
Creator
$7.99
Art Set
$2.99
Adobe
Sketch
Popplet
$7.99 Google
Earth
Geogebra
Classroom/
Suite
Swift
Playgrounds
Additional Apps.
Magic Plan Mathletics Mathspace
Timeline Quizlet Pic CollageVideo Scribe
Apple Clips Near pod
Tap Typing $ 5.99
Setting up and managing
an Apple IDWhat is an Apple ID?
• An Apple ID is an all-in-one account used to
log into various online Apple Inc. systems
such as the Apple Store, iTunes and iCloud (storage).
• Children under the age of 13 years are not
permitted to have their own Apple ID account.
• Family Sharing makes it easy for up to six
people, in your family, to share each other’s
iTunes, iBooks and App Store purchases.
iPad Specifications
The minimum specifications for an iPad in 2019
are, iPad or iPad Pro. 32GB WiFi only.
The Swift Playgrounds (coding software)
application to be used at school does not run on any device older than an iPad Air.
If your child does bring a 3/4G enabled iPad to
school, the Sim card must be removed whilst they
are at school.
Recommended accessories include a screen
protector, study/survivor case and Bluetooth
keyboard.
iPad management
1. Charging
2. Usage
3. Social networking
4. Backing up
5. Downloading apps and IOS updates
6. Apple ID and iTunes account
7. Non-school applications
8. Messaging
9. Home internet
10. Digital citizenship
11. Learning discussions
12. Online safety
Student / Parent AgreementStudents must read this agreement in the company
of their parent / carer.
To be signed and returned to school by Tuesday,
4/12/18 - Orientation Day
By signing this agreement, students and their
parents / carers accept all conditions of the
School’s BYOiP policy for the time they are
enrolled at TJHS.
Note: iPad minis, smartphones and other mobile
phones are not considered an acceptable learning
device under the BYOiP policy.
Equity and supportWhere parents/carers are unable to afford the cost of
purchasing an iPad for their child, the school may be able to
assist.
Device securityThe school does not own the device, support the device or
warranty the iPad.
Damage and loss Students should protect their iPad by using a protective case
and storing it in their school bag or locker (if they have access
to one) when it is not being used.
In cases of malicious damage or theft of a student’s iPad,
existing school processes regarding behavior management
apply.
BYOiP School Policy
Purchasing
?
Parents / carers
have the flexibility
to buy in-store at
any Apple Store or
technology retailer
for the best price
they can negotiate
e.g. JB HiFi, Good
Guys, Big W, Target
etc.
Year 7 2019
BYO iPad
Parent
Technology
Forum
Communication
Skoolbag App.(available for both Apple and Android devices)
• All families (parents / carers and students) will have
access to the TJHS Skoolbag app. which is used for
daily communication.
• This application provides alerts, information on
upcoming events, copies of school newsletters, current
news, access to the school calendar and eforms for
your convenience.
School contacts
School phone no: 9521 2805
School email: [email protected]
Year 7 Student Adviser 2019: Ms Shannon Powell (HSIE)
Year 7 Deputy Principal 2019: Mr Dave Stewart
Teaching & Learning support: Mrs Graham (HT T&L)
Technical support: Mr Doran (HT IA)
Mr Broadbent (TSO)
Equity support: Mr Rick Coleman (Principal)
Survey time:
Using your phone or device:
Type into your browser :
www.menti.com and use the code: 473942
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