eclass A Teaching and Learning Initiative

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1 eclass A Teaching and Learning Initiative

3 eclass What is eclass? Digital Content, Learning, Assessment & Support System Picture an umbrella with all our current resources underneath it along with new resources and applications to enhance student engagement and the teaching and learning process. GCPS is not adopting eclass; GCPS is creating eclass along with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Bring Your Own Device is an extension of eclass

5 eclass BYOD Bring Your Own Device Digital Natives It is not a technology initiative. It is a teaching and learning initiative.

6 HES related to BYOD Teacher access to the network with personally owned devices (Internet) Limited access by students to the network for Internet usage on personally owned devices

7 What kind of access will students have? Internet access similar to what they have when they log on to a school computer We have some school-owned devices in classrooms Devices may not have all the software students are used to, and all websites don t run correctly on all devices.

8 How will devices be used? Utilize digital content via teacher websites, the student portal and the internet Read and reference digital e-books and online resources Access online educational games and learning activities On the Fly activities and teachable moments Collaborate and communicate using online tools BYOD is a TOOL not a learning outcome or source of entertainment!

9 What about security? Network Security BYOD awards the same set of permissions as if you are on a school computer. Internet usage on the BYOD network is still monitored, as it is on a regular school computer. Classroom Management Teacher will send home notice on days BYOD is going to be used Devices will be locked in a file cabinet when the class is not in the room. Students are responsible for their device although teacher will remind them to keep their device secure. Same Discipline procedures apply

10 BYOD All users must agree to use the school network (and not personal 3G, 4G or other cell providers) This ensures filtered, appropriate use GCPS/HES staff or teachers are not responsible for damages, fees, lost functionality, support, or costs associated with participating in BYOD User is responsible for protecting the device at school, on the bus, or at school functions Devices may NOT be charged at school (consider a battery stick to prolong battery life) Apps may NOT be downloaded at school Students can download apps as a fun homework assignment

11 What device is best? FIRST we can not recommend, or endorse, a device for your family, but we can share some information to help inform your decision-making. Device specs for optimized performance (see handout)

12 Common devices Apple: ipad, ipad mini, ipod Touch, iphone BN: Nook HD Google: Nexus Kindle: Fire, Fire HD Microsoft: Surface Samsung: Galaxy Tab 2 Also smartphones, netbooks, and laptops Smartphones no longer being used for cell service can access the network! NON EXAMPLES: PSP, DSI, Digital Hand Games

13 Price Considerations Risk of loss or damage Data (saving, storage space, data plan) Ruggedness Clarity Response time Operating system Plays Adobe Flash? Keyboard Memory required Battery life (NO CHARGING AT SCHOOL) Available apps

14 Preparing Your Student Can your student do the following independently? Turn the device on and off Adjust the volume Open & close Apps Go to settings & select a Wi-Fi network Launch & navigate the Web browser Bookmark websites and go to the home screen and access bookmarks Take a screenshot & access the photo library Take a video & access the video library

15 Suggested Apps for BYOD Berkmar Cluster App Lensoo Create QR Code Reader BryteWave K-12 Quizlet BrainPOP BrainPOP Jr. Socrative Student Kahoot!* Nearpod Skitch-Snap. Mark Up. Send Thinglink Movenote Tellagami Book Creator Lightbot- One Hour Coding 14 The Foos: Free Code Hour Tynker- Learn to code For Added Security Find My iphone or Android Device Manager

16 Next Step? Personally Owned Device Release Form must be completed Have a conversation with your child about responsible use about sharing about expectations Resources will be placed on the Hopkins Elementary Website & School Course Page in eclass Powerpoint Handouts Websites (Common Sense Media, Popular device sites, etc.

17 Padlet Questions & Answers

Welcome. BYOD Parent Information Meeting

Welcome. BYOD Parent Information Meeting Welcome BYOD Parent Information Meeting A Teaching and Learning Initiative What is eclass? eclass Digital - Content, Learning, Assessment & Support System Picture an umbrella with all our current resources