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1 Campion College ~ G I S B O R N E ~ BYOD INFORMATION FOR 2015

2 BYOD Bring Your Own Device We live in an ever changing world where schools are not the only source of learning. Our students are using digital devices outside of school to communicate and learn. We would like to see those devices being used in the College to further enhance their learning. In 2015, all students in the College are expected to bring their own personal digital device. This may be a chromebook, a notebook, a laptop, or a tablet. The device, however, must be internet capable. A smartphone is permitted, but these are not suitable as the sole BYOD device for classroom use. Over the past few years the College has invested a significant amount of resources into ensuring that we have the very best infrastructure that we can. This has included a whole school network upgrade, the installation of a college wide wireless network and provision of ultra-fast broadband. Why BYOD (Bring your Own Device)? A student owned internet capable device can be an important part of a student s toolkit that will give them instant access to unlimited resources and enable them to support, extend, communicate and share their learning in a way that will prepare them for their futures. The advantages of student owned devices include: Anytime, anywhere access to class resources, support and extension activities through the Campion College website. The ability to develop digital folders and exercise books for their classes (that can t be lost, and never need replacing) through Google Apps The ability to develop a portfolio of their learning using Google docs. Greater ability to communicate with teachers, parents and peers to support their learning through instant access to their student Anytime, anywhere access to unlimited resources and information on the internet The ability to draft, redraft and publish their work at the click of a button Encouraging students to become active partners in their learning

3 What type of device and how much will it cost? The College ICT system is designed to support all devices that are internet capable. In Years 7 to 9 a tablet, a chromebook, or a notebook would suit most uses. (Some tablets may be limited if the student is doing a lot of typing). In Years 10 to 13, a chromebook, a notebook or a laptop is recommended. The College system can work with Apple, Android or Microsoft products. Much of the teachers work is done using Google and therefore chromebook will work with most applications. We leave it to families to source the device that best meets their needs for the age of the student, the subjects they are taking and the budget implications. Some devices that we have come to our attention and are suitable for BYOD Warehouse Stationery HP 14-R033TU Notebook Product Specifications HP TU Chromebook Product Specifications Up to 2.41Ghz Intel Celeron Dual Core N2830 Processor 14.0" Display 4GB RAM 500GB Hard Drive Built-In Ethernet, Wireless and $ $ Bluetooth as at 12/ Windows 8.1 with Bing as at 12/ Starter Up to 2.58Ghz Intel Celeron N2840 Dual Core Processor 11.6" LED Display 2GB RAM 16GB Storage Built-in Wireless and Bluetooth Chrome OS Starter

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6 A Device Guide to BYOD at Campion College At Campion we use Google Apps so it is advantageous that all devices can load and operate Google Chrome Browser. All students will be given a College Gmail and Google Drive account. An external keyboard is an advantage especially in the senior school. For senior students a laptop/notebook device is recommended as some departments require specific software to be downloaded. It is recommended that all devices have some sort of protective case to guard against accidental damage. The College has no liability in the case of a damaged device. Generally the better the processor and the bigger the RAM the better the device will work. It can be an advantage to have the latest versions of the operating system for your device.

7 A Device Guide to BYOD at Campion College Devices Strengths Weaknesses Summary Price Chromebook New category designed specifically to run in a Google environment. ipad, Android or MS Win 8 Tablet A tablet is a device that is similar to a smartphone, except it has a much larger screen (usually around 10 ). Tablets don t fold like a laptop, and don t have built-in physical keyboards, but do have touchscreens. A typical device in this category is the Apple ipad. Warning: There are some devices advertised as tablets that lack many features of a regular tablet. These devices often have a smaller (7 ) screen, are priced at the lower end of the market and are better understood as media readers than tablets. These devices, such as the Amazon Kindle Fire, are more similar in functionality to an ereader. Chrome OS. Boots up really fast. Works well with Google apps. Designed to work in The Cloud. Portable and light weight. Excellent battery life. Lightweight, small and portable. Instant On a tablet is instantly ready, without requiring a boot-up or logon process. Cheap apps and application is often free or less than $5.00 to purchase and install. Can be cheaper than a laptop MS Window 8 devices tend to come with a keyboard. Small disc drive. No DVD drive. Cannot load specific learning needs programs e.g. WordQ. Some might be available through Google Play. No traditional file system. You cannot plug a USB flash drive into many tablets to copy a file on or off the drive. File transfer needs to be done via e- mail or a Google Docs type solution. The size of the screen. ipad and Android devices tend to lack a built-in keyboard which can be a limiting factors when creating content. However external keyboards can be purchased to help with this issue. A tablet is not equipped to run all of the applications that a laptop can run (e.g. Photoshop). ipads cannot run Flash, which many websites rely on (e.g. Mathletics). ipads cannot load Google extensions or produce Google Presentations. Some other tablets can (e.g. Android based tablets). Tablets have very limited word processing capabilities. A tablet requires a computer or cloud storage to sync or pair with for functions such as backup and software updates. Excellent for a cloud based environment but loading specific programs can be problematic. Tablets are great for instant access to web browsing and . Apps can provide a wealth of different and unique functions. However a tablet should not be considered the equivalent of a laptop. Ranging from $ to $ Ranging from $ to $1,500.00

8 A Device Guide to BYOD at Campion College Devices Strengths Weaknesses Summary Price Laptop or Notebook The type of portable computer you re probably most familiar with. Laptops usually have screen sizes from with a few larger or smaller models available. Laptops have good versatility for students. Full-functioning and versatile device, capable of performing a wide range of tasks from web browsing and through to word processing and viewing video. High quality laptops are capable of photo and video editing. The larger screen and keyboard size means that they are suitable for extended periods of input (e.g. word processing). A wide range of models are available to suit different budgets and purposes. Usually heavier and larger than the other devices. Additional software (e.g. Microsoft Office, anti-virus, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro etc.) costs significantly more than apps for tablets do. A laptop is suitable for the widest range of tasks that students will encounter. However, there is also a wide range of price and quality available. Not all laptops are created equal. Generally speaking, you get what you pay for. As a guide, a laptop costing less than $1000 will usually cope with web browsing and word processing.. Laptops ranging from $1, $2, usually run reasonably quickly, and laptops approaching $2, can be used for high end specialised applications such as photo editing and video editing. Ranging from $ to $3, Ultrabook This is a new category of laptop computer, which replace the old Netbooks. This is an attempt to combine high-powered components with ultra portability. The MacBook Air is a popular example in this category, as is the Asus Zenbook. Screen size is small enough to be portable, but large enough for extended use (11-13 ). Very thin form factor (<10mm-20mm) Very light (1-1.5kg) Excellent battery life. Often these models include a Solid State Drive (SSD), which, although small, is very fast No built-in DVD/CD drive. External USB drives can usually be purchased separately if required. Usually no built-in network adapter for high speed network access via a cable. Wireless network access is built-in Often an adapter is required to connect the computer to a projector, television or LCD display An excellent compromise between portability and versatility. Ranging from $1, to $2, Hard drives are usually small in size. Smartphone A mobile phone with a touchscreen that is capable of basic web browsing, and utilises apps. For example the Apple iphone, Samsung Galaxy S III Highly portable and convenient Built-in camera Can be expensive. Small screen size limits the ability to browse the web efficiently. Can prohibit content creation. Smartphones will have occasional uses in the classroom but are not by themselves suitable BYOD devices for Classroom use. Ranging from $ to $1,500.00

9 Choosing the Right Device If you are buying a device for your child the following considerations are important for the school environment: BATTERY LIFE - ideally the battery should last for 5-6 hours to be able to get through a school day without recharging. (We do have a large number of power outlets to help those who can run out of battery). WEIGHT - Should be light enough to be carried around all day. Anything more than 1.5 kg including the case might be too heavy. WIRELESS - Must be dual band capable, and state that it has a/g/n or a/b/g/n. RAM - Should be 2GB or more otherwise programs will be much slower to run. CPU - faster is usually better, but may also reduce battery life. Intel Atom CPU s mean longer battery life, and Core i3 or i5 are more powerful but reduce battery life, so discuss your needs with the supplier HARD DISK DRIVE - Should be at least 160GB. Some newer devices may feature SSD drives, which are faster, lighter, and more reliable and give longer battery life, because they have no moving parts, but they are also much more expensive. ROBUSTNESS - Your device should be strong enough to survive a fall onto a hard surface. INSURANCE - While we take care to protect students property, we cannot accept responsibility for devices lost or stolen, so make sure it is covered for these possibilities. Accidental damage insurance may also be available if desired WARRANTY All devices come with a minimum warranty of 1 year. There is some debate whether extended warrantees are cost effective and we leave this to parents to decide. You may want to consider how long the device will be away should it require repair under warranty, it could be a few days, or as long as a few weeks.

10 Campion Online At Campion our online curriculum site is known as CAMPION ONLINE and is the gateway to a wide variety of other tools and resources. CAMPION ONLINE provides students with 24/7 access to course outlines, handouts and exam information, online discussions, calendars, links to websites, blogs, wikis, lessons, formative assessment, submission of assignments, chat and glossaries. CAMPION ONLINE is the hub for all learning areas and individual classes. Other software has also been integrated into CAMPION ONLINE such as Google Apps and MyPortfolio. To access CAMPION ONLINE go to Google Apps Google Apps is an easy-to-use online word processor, spreadsheet and presentation editor that enables students to create, store and share documents instantly and securely, and collaborate online in real time. You can create new documents from scratch or upload existing documents, spreadsheets or presentations. There is no software to download, and all your work is stored safely online and can be accessed from any computer or student owned device. Keeping Safe Online Campion College believes that open communication between parents, teachers and students is the best way to keep students safe. Students will often share concerns with each other online. It is important that they tell a teacher and/or parent/caregiver when they are feeling uncomfortable or threatened online. If you have any concerns regarding internet safety please contact your parents, the College or visit Netsafe is an independent non-profit organisation that promotes confident, safe, and responsible use of Cyberspace.

11 Caring For Your Device Many BYOD devices are fragile. While they are designed to be portable, there is no guarantee that the device will not be damaged if it is knocked or dropped. Students are expected to show care for their device. Always store your device in a protective cover. Avoid storing your device in your school bag without its protective cover. Pressure from books can damage the screen and hinges. Do not overfill your school bag. Pressure on the device can cause permanent damage to the screen and other components. Never leave your device in an exposed area or a car where it can be stolen or damaged. Never leave your device in unsupervised areas during the school day. PACKING AWAY YOUR DEVICE Store your device bottom down. Don t wrap the cord too tightly around the power adaptor because this might damage the cord. HANDLING YOUR DEVICE Try to avoid moving your device around when it is on. Before switching on, gently place your device on a stable surface and then switch on. Devices should be switched off before being put into the protective cover. OPERATING CONDITIONS Don t place objects on top of your device and never carry it around while it is turned on. Avoid exposing your device to direct sunlight or sources of heat such as desk lamps. Avoid exposing your device to dust, dirt, rain, liquids or moisture. Avoid exposing your device to heavy shock or vibration. LCD SCREEN LCD screens are delicate. They don t like being poked, prodded, pushed or slammed. Never pick up your device by its screen. Don t slam the screen closed. Be gentle when putting your device down. TO CLEAN YOUR LCD SCREEN Switch off your device. Lightly dampen a non-abrasive cloth with water and gently wipe screen in a circular motion. Do not directly apply water or cleaner to the screen. Avoid applying pressure to the screen.

12 KEYBOARD Gently brush your keyboard with a clean soft bristled paint brush or similar to remove dirt. AC ADAPTOR Connect your adaptor only to your device. Do not step on your power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. When unplugging the power cord, pull the plug itself rather than the cord. Do not wrap your cord tightly around the adaptor box. Be aware of the power savings that come from running your device effectively from battery and being fully charged. This can amount to a significant amount per year. INTERNET USAGE The use of devices by students is governed by the Student IT Use Agreement that students and parents agree to for the use of ICT within the College. Any inappropriate use of the internet is unacceptable and is subject to disciplinary action and possible exclusion from the school network and resources. USERS AND SECURITY Students are recommended to use a username and password to access their device, to protect information in incidents of loss or theft NON-SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AND FILES Software, including music, movies and games 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 member of staff It is the student s responsibility to ensure that there is enough hard drive space and memory available to engage in all educational requirements WEB 2.0 APPLICATIONS The Student IT Use Agreement contains specific responsibilities to ensure student safety: Students must keep themselves and their friends safe by not giving out personal details, including full names, telephone numbers, addresses, images and passwords. Students should be respectful in how they talk to and work with others online, and never participate in online bullying. Students must use the technology at school for learning, use the equipment properly and not interfere with the work or data of another student POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT All devices are to be fully charged at the commencement of every day

13 BACKUP/RECOVERY Students will be responsible for their own backup of critical data at all times. This may be through a USB, external drive or internet-based backup to regularly backup important work. VIRUS PROTECTION Students are recommended to: Protect their devices from virus attacks by scanning for viruses at least weekly. Consider running virus scans regularly after accessing the internet or personal mail. Not open any files attached to suspicious or unknown s. Exercise caution when downloading files from the internet. Delete chain and junk s. Do not forward or reply to any of these. Never reply to spam. Spam messages can contain viruses that notify a third party of the legitimacy of an address and then add the recipients to the spammer s database. They can also consume a large amount of disk space on the server, which slows computer networks.

14 Research citing the benefits of e-learning Noeline Wright s (University of Waikato) literature review looking at e-learning and implications for New Zealand Schools highlights the following benefits of e-learning afforded by access to internet capable devices: Improved motivation and engagement. Greater independence and personalised learning. Improved critical thinking and development of multiliteracies. Greater access to information, resources and experts. Greater opportunities for collaboration in wide contexts, including international ones. e-learning in the New Zealand Curriculum Information and communication technology (ICT) has a major impact on the world in which young people live. Similarly, e-learning (learning that is supported by or facilitated by ICT) has considerable potential to: assist the making of connections by enabling students to enter and explore new learning environments, overcoming barriers of distance and time facilitate shared learning by enabling students to join or create communities of learners that extend well beyond the classroom assist in the creation of supportive learning environments by offering resources that take account of individual, cultural, or developmental differences enhance opportunities to learn by offering students virtual experiences and tools that save them time, allowing them to take their learning further. Schools should explore not only how ICT can supplement traditional ways of teaching but also how it can open up new and different ways of learning. (New Zealand Curriculum, 2007). Infrastructure Support for the school s e-learning environment requires a modern, state of the art network infrastructure. The College has made a significant investment to provide this infrastructure through several major projects that have recently been completed: The College Network Upgrade Project (SNUP) has resulted in a complete redesign and replacement of the school s wired network, providing reliable, high-performance gigabit data connections to every classroom, and enabling access to ultra-fast broadband (UFB) We have installed a high performance wireless network, providing wireless network access for all BYOD wireless devices throughout the College. The College has joined the Ministry of Education s, Network 4 Learning ultra-fast broadband provider. This ensures reliable internet access for all students. The College has been investing in professional learning opportunities for staff.

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. What is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)? This refers to students who bring their own computing devices, such as laptops, chromebooks, ipads, smartphones, to school for use and connect to the College network. 2. Why BYOD? Students in the College have told us they want greater access to the internet to support their learning. BYOD allows the College to concentrate its resources on providing the infrastructure to support all students accessing the internet at the same time. Schools are not resourced to provide both the infrastructure as well as computers for every student in the College. We want all students to be able to access e-learning as they require it. BYOD offers this option. 3. What sort of BYOD should I get? This really depends on the budget that you have and how long you are planning to retain the device. Check the information on Choosing the right device. 4. How much will it cost? A chromebook will start at about $ An Ipad 2 will cost around $ depending on the software that you choose. A Laptop will start at about $ It may be possible to use a spare device that is already in the family. 5. Where will my BYOD be stored at school when I am not using it? Students in Year 7 and 8 will mainly use their BYOD in their Homerooms. The BYOD s can be stored on a mobile unit that can be securely left in the storage room at the back of the class. Students in Years 9 to 13 are more mobile. They can store their devices in the College lockers. Some will choose to carry them with them as they replace the traditional textbooks and exercise books. 6. My BYOD has been stolen when I brought it to school who replaces it? All BYOD s are student owned devices. While we take care to protect student s property, we cannot accept responsibility for devices lost or stolen, so make sure it is covered for these possibilities. Accidental damage insurance may also be available if desired. 7. My BYOD has been damaged at school. Will the College pay for its repair. While we will continue to teach best practice in regards to BYOD safety, the College takes no responsibility for devices that are damaged. All BYOD s are student owned devices. Check your insurance details.

16 8. Can I print using my BYOD Yes. If your device allows you to print and if you have print credit at school, you can print as you normally would using the College computers. 9. Can I access sites that are normally blocked by the College using my BYOD? Your BYOD goes through the same filtering process as the College computers. Your BYOD will be blocked from inappropriate sites. As with all systems, a few students may find a way around the filters that are in place. In such cases, the situation would be dealt with as a disciplinary matter. 10. I did not bring my BYOD to school. Can I still do work? Yes. There will always be a number of desktop computers in the classroom that you can work from or share with other students. There will also be some netbooks that can be loaned out from the library. 11. Will students be able to record teachers or classmates? (audio or video) Yes but only with the written permission of the teacher and classmates. You must respect the privacy and rights of others when you use computer technology. 12. What if I cannot afford it? We do not want any of our students disadvantaged due to financial constraints. (This applies to all schooling). Talk to the Principal as there are options available.

17 Cyber Safety at Campion College INTRODUCTION The measures to ensure the cybersafety of Campion College outlined in this document are based on our core Gospel values of commitment, compassion, community. The school s computer network, internet access facilities, computers and other school ICT equipment/devices bring great benefits to the teaching and learning programmes at Campion and to the effective operation of the College. Our College has rigorous cybersafety practices in place, which include cybersafety use agreements for all school staff and students. The overall goal of the College in this matter is to create and maintain a cybersafety culture which is in keeping with the values of the school, and legislative and professional obligations. This use agreement includes information about your obligations, responsibilities, and the nature of possible consequences associated with cybersafety breaches which undermine the safety of the College environment. The College computer network, internet access facilities, computers and other College ICT equipment/devices are for educational purposes appropriate to the school environment. This applies whether the ICT equipment is owned or leased either partially or wholly by the College, and used on or off the school site. In this policy ICT refers to any Information and Communication Technology. RULES TO HELP KEEP CAMPION STUDENTS CYBERSAFE As a safe and responsible user of ICT I will help keep myself and other people safe by following these rules 1. I have my own user name and I will log on only with that user name. I will not allow anyone else to use my user name. 2. I will not tell anyone else my password. 3. While at school or a school-related activity, I will not have any involvement with any ICT material or activity which might put myself or anyone else at risk (e.g. bullying or harassing). 4. I understand that I must not at any time use ICT to upset, offend, harass, threaten or in any way harm anyone connected to the College or the College itself, even if it is meant as a joke. 5. I understand that the rules in this use agreement also apply to mobile phones or other personal devices. I will only use my mobile phone(s) at the times that I am permitted to during the school day. 6. While at school, I will not: access, or attempt to access, inappropriate, age restricted, or objectionable material download, save or distribute such material by copying, storing, printing or showing it to other people

18 make any attempt to get around or bypass security, monitoring and filtering that is in place at school. 7. If I accidentally access inappropriate material, I will: not show others turn off the screen or minimise the window and report the incident to a teacher immediately. 8. I understand that I must not download any files such as music, videos, games or programmes without the permission of a teacher. This makes sure the College complies with the Copyright Act I also understand that anyone who infringes copyright may be personally liable under this law. 9. I understand that these rules apply to any privately owned ICT equipment/device (such as a laptop, mobile phone, USB drive) I bring to school or a school-related activity. Any images or material on such equipment/devices must be appropriate to the College environment. 10. I will not connect any device (such as a USB drive, camera or phone) to, or attempt to run any software on, College ICT without a teacher s permission. This includes all wireless technologies. 11. I will ask a teacher s permission before giving out any personal information (including photos) online about myself or any other person. I will also get permission from any other person involved. Personal information includes name, address, address, phone numbers, and photos. 12. I will respect all lct systems in use at school and treat all ICT equipment/devices with care. This includes: not damaging any equipment. not intentionally disrupting the smooth running of any school ICT systems. not attempting to hack or gain unauthorised access to any system. following all school cybersafety rules, and not joining in if other students choose to be irresponsible with ICT. reporting any breakages/damage to a staff member. 13. I understand that the College may monitor traffic and material sent and received using the school s ICT network. The College may use filtering and/or monitoring software to restrict access to certain sites and data, including I understand that the College may audit its computer network, internet access facilities, computers and other school ICT equipment/devices or commission an independent forensic audit. Auditing of the above items may include any stored content, and all aspects of their use, including . I understand that if I break these rules, the College may inform my parent(s). In serious cases the College may take disciplinary action against me. I also understand that my family may be charged for repair costs. If illegal material or activities are involved, it may be necessary for the College to inform the police.