1 BYOD @ SCSHS John Thompson – HoD Bus/IT [email protected] – 3470 6222
2 Introduction: In 2017, all MAGNA and Year 7, 11 and 12 students will have a device to enable their participation in 21st century learning. The BYOD device remains the property of the student and their family. There are two options for selecting a BYOD device: Option 1: Purchase device through the Acer Portal. Research indicates that this option provides the best classroom experience. Devices provided by vendor are more rugged and have a better warranty than most commercial devices. Option 2: Privately-sourced and purchased Windows or Apple device Provides more flexibility and may be less expensive than Option 1 (for example, use of existing device). Feedback from students and parents indicates that this is the preferred option. Students may hire a device for $ Information about how to do this will be provided later this week.
3 BYOD Supported Access:The BYOD program supports access to: Filtered Internet (at school only) Printing (at school) Some file access and storage (not iPads) Support to connect devices to the school network (Windows and OSX). A limited number of devices will be available for hire at a cost of $ These devices remain school property when the students leave the school. However, the school’s BYOD program does not support: Technical support and maintenance Security, integrity Private network accounts such as home network connection.
4 Why BYOD? BYOd recognises the demand for seamless movement between school, work, home and play Improves student’s learning outcomes in a contemporary educational setting Prepares students to enter the 21st century workforce The school has been planned digitally with some of the newest IT Infrastructure. Thanks to our proximity to the GE building, we also have one of the best external internet connections in the state.
5 21st Century Skills Shifting just 1 per cent of the workforce into STEM roles will add $57.4 billion to GDP. In 2012 in the highly innovative manufacturing nation of Singapore, 52% of university graduates were from a STEM-related course. In Australia the proportion was just 16%. 70% of young people enter the workforce into jobs that will be automated and 1 in 3 young Australians are unemployed or under-employed. 44% (5.1 million) of current Australian jobs are at high risk of being affected by computerisation and technology over the next 20 years. Sectors that are unlikely to be automated include Health, Education, ICT and Engineers. Problem solving adds $7,745, digital literacy $8,648 and presentation skills $8,853 to pay. Around 35% of Australian 15-year olds showed low proficiency in problem solving More employers are demanding enterprising skills For more information, see: “The New Work Mindset”:
6 Privately-sourced device specificationsThe recommended specifications for privately-sourced devices are: 1. Wireless connectivity, CPU minimum i3, 4Gb RAM. 2. Windows (minimum at least Windows 7) or Apple OSX. 3. Hard case for protection. Adequate insurance against damage and theft. 4. 3G is not permitted to be used at school. 5. Minimum 9-inch screen. 6. Headphones to allow students to work on independent activities. 7. Up-to-date anti-virus software installed on the device. 8. SSD Hard Drive solid state (recommended)
7 Connecting the device Read the charter documentReturn the completed charter to John Thompson Windows/Apple devices: Download the Joiner from school website Use school user name and password as prompted
8 Acceptable personal BYOD device useUpon enrolment in a Queensland Government school, parental or caregiver permission is sought to give the student(s) access to the internet. While on the school network, students must not: Attempt to hack, use someone’s login, undermine or bypass existing security Disable settings for virus protection, spam and/or internet filtering Use un-authorised or illegal software or files such as music Intentionally damage or disable computers Access un-authorised commercial activities, political lobbying, online gambling 3G is not permitted to be used at school. SCSHS reserves the right to inspect BYOD’s for suspected inappropriate or illegal material and to hand it to the police.
9 Student stakeholder responsibilitiesParticipation in BYOD program induction Use device at school for education Care of device Appropriate digital citizenship and online safety Security and password protection Maintaining a current back-up Charging of device Respecting intellectual property and copyright Internet filtering away from school Not sharing device or login Understanding and signing the BYOD Charter
10 Responsibilities of other stakeholders:School BYOD program induction at school Internet filtering at school Some network and connection technical support Access to discounted software Printing facilities School representative signing of BYOD Charter Agreement Parents and caregivers Participate in BYOD program induction Support core purpose of device for education Internet filtering away from school Encourage and support digital citizenship Some technical support Required software, including anti-virus Protective case to go inside school backpack Warranty and insurance Understanding and signing the BYOD Charter
11 Office of the Children’s eSafety CommissionerThe Office provides: Support to parents to manage technology Guidance and support to report incidents of criminal or offensive content Strategies for keeping young people safe online https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent/7-ways-infographic
12 Web filtering At all times students, while using ICT facilities and devices, will be required to act in line with the requirements of the Code of School Behaviour. Any device connected to the internet through the school network will have filtering applied. The filtering system provides a layer of protection to staff and students against: inappropriate web pages; spyware and malware; peer-to-peer sessions (e.g. multiplayer gaming); scams and identity theft.
13 Misuse Students are responsible for: All actions online.Any breaches caused by other person(s) knowingly using their account. The misuse of a BYOD laptop or tablet device may result in disciplinary action in line with Responsible Behaviour Plan. This may also include the withdrawal of access to school supplied services. In the event of suspected criminal conduct, the school may be obligated to hand the device to the Police for further investigation.
14 Software For a full list of subsidised or free software, go to:https://springfieldcentralshs.eq.edu.au/Facilities/Computersandtechnology/Pages/BYOD-Software.aspx Students are able to download Microsoft Office 2013 via: Microsoft Office 2013 Free for Students (EQ students only) Norton Security (Anti-Virus software) is able to be purchased via Norton Security Link ($9.99 per year or $29.99 for 3 Years). No connection issues reported with this software.
15 Selecting A Case Provide protection to device, for example if bag is dropped. Recommend that a case provide a harder outer shell with softer padding inside. Beyond that, case selection is personal preference. OfficeWorks, JB Hi Fi, etc
16 Purchasing Your Device via VendorsAcer Webstore (Portal): No username or password required. Dell Webstore (Portal): https://myschoolshop-qld.datacom.com.au/SCSHS Username: springfieldcentral Password: parent
17 For more information: Please contact John Thompson [email protected] Or you can go to the school website: