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Parent FAQs
1:1 Laptop Program
Will students use computers too much for schoolwork?
The 1-to-1 device will complement the existing school curriculum by providing appropriate digital learning tools in balance with more traditional learning tools. The goals of the curriculum are supported, not supplanted, by the use of 1-to-1 devices. Students will use 1-to-1 devices where they serve a purpose, for instance, in research, data analysis and generating presentations. Wireless access will allow for just-in-time learning where students can search for information or collaborate with others in a real-time context. Students will be able to use their school files at home and be able to collaborate with their peers on projects through social networking.
Introduction
What is a one-to-one program?
One-to-one learning provides every student and teacher access to his or her own laptop computer in a wireless environment allowing students to learn at their own pace and ability levels. One-to-one initiatives have gained momentum, worldwide, and are increasingly seen as a key to transforming education and better preparing students to succeed in a global world. In the one-to-one program, students' access to a laptop and the Internet enables them to be self-directed and receive highly personalised instruction. Teachers can create personalised learning opportunities for each child, addressing his or her unique needs. Students use their personal devices to do research, homework, problemsolve, team projects, email and academic coursework. At the same time, they gain valuable 21st century skills that will be beneficial throughout their lives and careers. These Frequently Asked Questions try to address some of the most common questions parents have in relation to a 1:1 program.
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How will parents continue to be informed about integration of 1-to-1 devices into the curriculum?
A schools newsletters and websites will provide updates to the whole school community about the use of the devices by students and teachers in and out of the classroom. Each term a newsletter will be sent home showcasing the students work for the semester. Ongoing parent information evenings will assist parents with the use of the device at home.
What if students play on the devices during the school day instead of going outside for recess?
The devices will provide additional support for student learning, and therefore students will be supervised, as they would be for any learning activity. The issues of screen time limits, supervised Internet use and best academic uses will be covered by the individual schools Acceptable Use Agreement. Students will therefore be encouraged to leave their laptops in the classroom at lunch breaks.
Are these devices going to add to the heavy loads students carry from home to school?
The device has been deliberately chosen for a number of reasons, including its weight specifications. The device should not be packed into the bottom of an oversized
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Obligations, maintenance costs and
backpack with other books and items, because this can lead to a compression fracture of the screen.
Hardware
What hardware will be offered?
Our School has chosen MacBook Air laptops that have the following features: 3yr onsite warranty a standard Brisbane Catholic Education suite of software (iLife & Office 2011) management and security software a software image that can be reinstalled at school. configured to enable reliable access to online applications, administration, teaching and learning resources students will have day-to-day responsibility for the machine including their management and care, both at school and at home laptops will be configured to enable users to connect outside the school network e.g. to home networks
Why doesn't the insurance that the school takes out on the computer cover all possible outcomes and not have attached to it an excess coverage fee billed to the user?
The insurance policy will cover all possible outcomes. To reduce the excess would require a higher annual fee. There is no ability to meet this insurance cost out of existing school funding sources and there is also no incentive for a student/family to take care of the laptop if there is no parent contribution to its upkeep.
With the warranty, is it our responsibility to deliver the machine to the supplier for repair?
We will have service arrangements in place with suppliers to handle warranty repairs. Students will be required to return a machine needing service or repair to the school who will make the necessary arrangements.
What payment/discount will the school be giving to users that go towards the expense of contents insurance, home Internet connection, line rental, electricity cost, printer ink and paper?
None. A family can allow the laptop to be connected onto their home Internet service or printer.
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How can devices be used at home?
Examples of home use for which internet access would be required include: using online collaborative websites such as class blogs, wikis and potential online conferences using email if available using online resources such as digital learning objects located in the learning gateway completion of homework using online resources. 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 software working with audio, picture or video files on the devices.
Other FAQs
What happens when a student leaves the school?
The laptop may be negotiated for sale to the family, or returned to the school collection for distribution to another student.