IPAD MINI PROGRAM

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1 IPAD MINI PROGRAM Dear Parents, Firstly, apologies for the lateness of this paperwork. As you may have heard, late in October Apple decided to revoke all current quotes and cancel all orders pending the release of their new ipad range. As a result we had to wait for the release of new education pricing for these ipads. The good news is we are now able to offer you the brand new ipad Air and ipad Mini Retina. Northern Bay College is offering a 1:1 ipad Mini program in 2014 to our Year 3 5 students. Students will be given an option to buy into the 1:1 program. This program ran during 2013 in Year 6 8 with huge success at all campuses. 1:1 ipad programs are becoming ever more popular in schools, and for good reason. The ipad is a fantastic tool that brings the students learning into the 21 st Century. It opens up the classroom and their minds in ways not seen in traditional learning. These programs have proven results in aiding learning as well as raising engagement and overall enjoyment in the classroom. Northern Bay College has chosen the ipad Mini due to its fantastic educational apps and user friendly design. For our 3 5 students we decided to use the ipad Mini instead of the larger ipad. The ipad Mini is a better weight and size for use by our younger students, it is also more affordable. Internally the ipad Mini is very similar to its larger brother and runs the exact same software. The 1:1 program is entirely voluntary but highly encouraged. However should a student decide not to enter into the program, then they will be given access to the recommended DEECD student to computer ratio of 1:3. Two payment methods are available, one time payment or an instalment option which is more expensive due to financing charges. We are offering an Apple ipad Mini Retina Wi Fi 16GB for Years 3 5 that will be taken home by the student every day. The option to buy the larger ipad Air will also be available to those who wish to have it. The standard package for all ipad Mini Retinas offered through the College is: Apple ipad Mini Retina 16GB Wifi Griffin Survivor Case $20 Apple itunes Card Fire & Theft Insurance Registration for the ipad Mini for the College network and software packages All for $485 When you compare this to buying from a store $479 ipad Mini Retina $84.95 Griffin Survivor Case $20 Apple itunes Card $50 BYOD Fee Total: $ RRP ipad Mini purchased through Northern Bay College ipad Minis will be delivered to campus offices for distribution. They will be handed out only upon full payment or the first instalment ipad Minis not collected within 1 month of parent being notified, will be returned All ipad Minis will have a maximum lifespan of 3 years within the College Paul Salcombe Network Manager

2 IPAD MINI PROGRAM Bring Your Own ipad itunes BYOD ipads must be ipad Mini, ipad Mini Retina, ipad 3, ipad 4, ipad with Retina or ipad Air Upon payment of $50 the ipad must be handed in to the campus office for setup onto the Northern Bay College network. The ipad will be returned to the student along with a $20 itunes card itunes cards provided with all ipad Minis are only to be used for Apps for school use Northern Bay College requires students under the age of 13 to seek parent\guardian permission to create an itunes account. Permission form is attached Classroom Use ipad Minis must be fully charged before coming to school each day Chargers will not be provided at school and are not to be brought in ipad Minis must be brought in every day ipad Minis being misused will be restricted\locked or confiscated at the discretion of the College All content on the ipad Minis must be age appropriate. The ipad Mini is intended for use by just the allocated student. Parents\siblings etc that may wish to use the ipad Mini must make sure it is age appropriate for the student as they are responsible for it. Damage\Loss All ipad Minis are the responsibility of the student. Any damage will be at cost to the student Northern Bay College will arrange all repairs to ipads Minis. Getting ipad Minis repaired outside the College is not permitted as it voids the warranty. Any ipad Mini stolen\lost must be reported immediately along with a valid Police report Technical ipad Minis are expected to be kept in full working order. Any technical issues must be reported to teaching or technical staff immediately Northern Bay College installs software on every ipad Mini to connect it to the network safely and allows for content\apps to be pushed out to all ipads. This is not to be removed. While the College can see what Apps are installed, push settings and Apps out to the ipads, we cannot see any content such as pictures. The restriction feature on the ipad Mini is not to be turned on by parents, students or guardians. Enabling this feature may result in the ipad Mini being wiped and re setup. If you have concerns or would still like to have some of these restrictions enabled, please contact the Campus Office. The College will be able to enforce these restrictions using our servers. The College is not responsible for any data on the ipad Mini. Data on the ipad Mini is the responsibility of the student to backup. We will however do our best to ensure data is not lost. Instalments Students paying for ipad Minis in instalments must have paid in full each term All instalments must be paid BEFORE the advertised date Failure to meet this deadline will result in the ipad Mini being locked for the full holiday period or until payment is made If payment is still not made, the ipad Mini must be returned to the College until payment is made. In the event of the student leaving early, the ipad Mini must be either paid out in full or returned Paul Salcombe Network Manager

3 2014 1:1 IPAD MINI PROGRAM UPFRONT Student: Year Level: Option 1 Full Upfront Payment $485 At time of order $10 To purchase an ipad Mini at program conclusion Option 2 Deposit with Full Payment upon delivery $50 Deposit $435 To be paid prior to pickup of ipad Mini $10 To purchase the ipad Mini at program conclusion These prices include: Apple ipad Mini Retina 16GB Wi Fi Griffin Survivor Case Fire & Theft Insurance ($100 excess for each claim) $20 itunes Card Subscription to College distributed Apps, servers and printing BYOD Bring Your Own Device $50 BYOD fee Must be ipad Mini, ipad 3, ipad 4 or ipad with Retina How to pay Website Visit and click on the Online Store Accepted payment methods: PayPal, Visa, MasterCard BPAY Your BPAY payment detail can be found on your family statement Alternatively, contact your campus office Campus Office Accepted payment methods: Cash, EFTPOS If you have any questions please contact us on or visit Paul Salcombe Network Manager

4 2014 1:1 IPAD MINI PROGRAM REPAYMENT METHOD Student: Year Level: Option 1 Deposit with 3 Year Repayment $50 Deposit To be paid before Tuesday 17 th December $40 Paid per term Option 2 Deposit with 2 Year Repayment $50 Deposit To be paid before Tuesday 17 th December $55 Paid per term Option 3 Deposit with 12 Month Repayment $50 Deposit To be paid before Tuesday 17 th December $100 Paid per term These prices include: Apple ipad Mini Retina 16GB Wi Fi Griffin Survivor Case Fire & Theft Insurance ($100 excess for each claim) $20 itunes Card Subscription to College distributed Apps, servers and printing Finance Charge 2014 Payment Dates 1.) Upon Pickup 2.) 2 nd April 3.) 25 th June 4.) 17 th September 5.) 10 th December How to pay Website Visit and click on the Online Store Accepted payment methods: PayPal, Visa, MasterCard We also have available an automatic direct debit system via PayPal. Visit our website for more details BPAY Your BPAY payment details can be found on your family statement Alternatively, contact your campus office Credit Card Fill out the attached credit card slip and Northern Bay College will automatically deduct your repayment on the specified date. Campus Office Accepted payment methods: Cash, EFTPOS, Centre Pay (form attached) If you have any questions please contact us on or visit Paul Salcombe Network Manager

5 CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FORM Parents\Guardians, If you would like to have your payments for your ipad\tablet automatically deducted from your allocated credit card then simply fill out the below form and return it to your campus office. On the specified dates we will deduct the appropriate amount depending on which payment option you have chosen. These credit card details will be kept securely in the campus safe If your credit card is renewed or account details change can you please contact the campus and fill out a new form with the new details. Alternatively if you would still like to have direct debit but would prefer not to do it this way, then you can go to and navigate to the Online Store. The Online Store has the ability to automatically deduct your ipad\tablet payments via PayPal which is very secure. PayPal ensures that your credit card\bank details are never shared with the College or anybody else. If you have any questions or concerns please don t hesitate to contact your campus office Credit Card Details VISA MasterCard Card Number / / / Expiry Date / CCV Number Name on Card Signature Date Payments to be taken 2013/2014 Deposit Payment 1 Payment 4 Payment 2 Payment 5 Payment 3 Paul Salcombe Network Manager

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8 ITUNES ACCOUNT CREATION Parent\Guardian Permission Due to itunes not allowing persons under the age of 13 to create their own itunes account it will be necessary to enter Parents\Guardians Date of Birth to create the account. Please fill out the attached form Student: Parent\Guardians Full Name Full Date of Birth Day Month Year It is recommended to use the Parent\Guardians e mail address as the Rescue E mail Address Parent\Guardians E mail Address Parent\Guardian Signature Paul Salcombe Network Manager

9 IPAD PROGRAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Can I bring an ipad Mini as BYOD? In the 3 5 community, absolutely. However in 6 8 we don t recommend the ipad Mini as we found the reduced size makes it harder for the students to complete their work in the 6 8 community. My student is in Year 5, do they buy the ipad Mini or the ipad? This is up to you. We understand it would be unreasonable to ask you to buy an ipad Mini for one year then buy another in For that reason, you may purchase either the ipad Mini or ipad and can take that ipad with you into the 6 8 community. We only ask that the ipad remains in the College for no more than 3 years. Our recommendation is to buy an ipad Mini for Year 5, 6 then buy the larger ipad for Year 7, 8. Can I buy the larger ipad in the 3 5 Community or just the Mini? Yes. In the 3 5 community we are offering the ipad Mini, however if you wish to purchase the larger ipad simply go to our website or contact your campus office for the prices for the larger ipad. What happens if I don t join the program? Each learning community will have access to netbooks so your child will not be disadvantaged while at school. Obviously, as they are College property, they cannot be taken home. Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites This is blocked while at school, however it is up to the parents to decide if their child is to have access to the social media systems while at home. Northern Bay College will help to educate your child to be Cyber Smart and to use these social media systems correctly and safely. At home it is highly recommended that you monitor what your child does on these sites. Students have been found to be tethering or hot spotting their mobile phones to their ipads in order to access Facebook and other blocked sites. This is not allowed at school and may result in the ipad being locked or confiscated. What if I leave the College early? If you chose to pay up front, it simply requires the $10 final payment to end the lease. If you have selected the repayment option, all remaining repayments must be paid before exiting the College. Alternatively you may return the ipad to the College. What if my child decides to move to another school? If you chose to pay up front, it simply requires the $10 final payment to end the lease. If you have selected the repayment option, all remaining repayments must be paid before exiting the College. Alternatively you may return the ipad to the College. We do recommend contacting the new school and ask if they will allow you to bring the ipad with you. Can I take my ipad with me to Goldsworthy Campus? Unfortunately no. Goldsworthy runs a very similar program but is running Windows 8 tablets instead of ipads. For this reason no ipad can be taken to Goldsworthy. While the ipad is a fantastic tool, it cannot properly support the curriculum once your student reaches Year 9. Paul Salcombe Network Manager

10 IPAD PROGRAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Can I install my own Apps on the ipad? Yes. In fact, students will be expected to install their own Apps. Northern Bay College will be able to install Apps onto ipads as the teacher requires as well. Please just make sure Apps are age appropriate. The College also may choose to block or remove Apps that are not age appropriate or being misused. Do I need my own itunes account? Yes. Assistance will be provided if necessary during Term 1. You may also link your current itunes account to your new ipad. For students under the age of 13, we require parent\guardian permission to sign up to itunes. The permission form can be downloaded from the website or is available at the campus offices. What happens to Apps\Settings installed by Northern Bay College if I leave? These are automatically removed once you exit the program. Can I hand my ipad down to a sibling at the end of the program? The ipad only has an effective lifespan of 3 years, for this reason the maximum time an ipad may remain in the College is 3 years. If you have a student in Year 8 who has had the ipad for only one year, but in 2014 has a student entering Year 4, then that student may have it for the remaining 2 years. So long as the ipad is no more than 3 years old. What happens if I fail to make my repayments? As the ipad remains the property of Northern Bay College for the duration of the lease, if the repayment schedule is not met, then the ipad must be returned to the College. What happens if my ipad is stolen? All ipads are covered by at least Fire & Theft insurance covering such events. A police report will be required as well as the payment of $100 excess. Can I buy accessories for my ipad? Absolutely. There are a massive amount of accessories available for the ipad. However they must not effect the operation of the ipad in the classroom. What if I don t want to take my ipad home one night for some reason? Ask your teacher if your ipad can be stored in a secure room for the night. What happens if I don t have wireless internet at home? Obviously having wireless internet is an advantage, but by no means essential. Many Apps on the ipad do not require internet access. Do I have to buy Apps for my ipad? All required paid Apps will be provided by Northern Bay College, or will be covered by the $20 itunes card included in the purchase. Alternatively the College may buy Apps in bulk and distribute them to the ipads. Paul Salcombe Network Manager

11 Technology User Agreement - Staff and Students

12 Contents 1. Vision statement 2. Definition of digital technologies 3. Appropriate use of ICT 4. College owned devices 5. Cyberbullying 6. Digital Communication 7. Personal Data 8. 1:1 Programs 8.1 Purpose 8.2 Use at school 9. College promotions and photographs 10. ICT Outside of the College 11. Non compliance with this agreement 12. Acceptance Form Definitions ICT Information and Communication Technology NBC Northern Bay P 12 College users Any person that access NBC resources 1:1 Technology hardware program run by the school/deecd/other DEECD Department of Education and Early Childhood Development online The state of electronic communications between students and their devices internet Public forum of which data is transmitted in an open or closed way intranet Internal resources only accessible by those at the college ICT Infrastructure Hardware that enables the flow of data from external to internal resources college owned Purchased by the college and owned by the college unless otherwise stated blog Online personal comment/written work/movie public computers Computers that can be used by all students of the campus/college network Refers to the physical hardware for transfer of data at NBC cyber safety A program about being safe on public internet college Refers to Northern Bay P 12 College as a whole campus Refers to a specific site of Northern Bay P 12 College digital device Any electronic device social network A medium with which students can interact with each other over the internet

13 1. Vision Statement Northern Bay P 12 College recognises the importance of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and the ever growing demand for it as an educational tool, helping prepare students for the future. 21 st century students spend increasing amounts of time online, learning and collaborating. To be safe online and to gain the greatest benefit from the opportunities provided through an online environment, students need to do the right thing by themselves and others online, particularly when no one is watching. Safe and responsible behavior is explicitly taught at our school and parents/carers are requested to reinforce this behavior at home. 2. Definition of Digital Technologies This Acceptable Use Agreement applies to digital technologies, social media tools and learning environments established by Northern Bay P 12 College or accessed using school owned networks or systems, including but not limited to: School owned ICT devices Mobile Phones and instant messaging Internet and Intranet Social networking sites Video conferences and web conferences Accessing files from the internet/other sources Printing material Copying, saving or distributing files Video and photo sharing websites Blogs Micro blogs Forums, discussion boards and groups Wikis Vod and podcasts Publishing and browsing on the internet Network accessible resources Streaming media 3. Appropriate ICT Use Northern Bay P 12 College uses the internet and digital technologies as teaching and learning tools. We see the internet and digital technologies as valuable resources, but acknowledge they must be used responsibly. At Northern Bay P 12 College we: have policies in place that outline the values of the school and expected behaviors when students use digital technology and the internet provide a filtered internet service provide supervision, direction in online activities and when using digital technologies for learning support students in developing digital literacy skills have a cyber safety program at the college which is reinforced college wide use mobile technologies for educational purposes provide support to parents/carers to understand this agreement provide support to parents/carers through information evenings work with students to outline and reinforce the expected behaviors while using technology at school and also at home Northern Bay College expects that students will use ICT that is made available to them in a respectful manor. It is important to take care of and make sure any ICT equipment is looked after. It is important to look after ICT that is available to all students as these are shared resources used by all and downtime could result in loss of access to network resources due to unavailability.

14 4. College Owned ICT Devices and Infrastructure School owned ICT devices and infrastructure relate to any property that has been purchased, donated or leased to the school and is the ownership of Northern Bay P 12 College. This includes but is not limited to: Desktop computers School owned 1:1 devices Laptop computers Notebook computers Interactive technology Projectors Ethernet points ICT infrastructure Display units Wireless Access Points Printers Computer peripherals Computer Tablets Portable devices Any student found damaging or to have damaged any school owned ICT devices or infrastructure will be responsible for reimbursing the school for any costs associated with the replacement or repair of damages to devices or infrastructure. 5. Cyberbullying Cyberbullying is defined as any kind of bullying or harassment done using any form of technology. It can include: abusive texts and s imitating others online inappropriate discussions posting unkind message or images excluding others online inappropriate image tagging Northern Bay P 12 College has a zero tolerance on all forms of bullying and treats all offences seriously. If found to be conducting yourself in a manner that is not within Northern Bay College guidelines consequences will be enforced. 6. Digital Communications Digital communication involves the transfer of data electronically using various device types (e.g. , Facebook, etc.). The data that is sent online or via can be treated as physical evidence if required. The punctuation and grammar used when conversing in a digital format can carry weight and infer the same amount of emotion as if discussing in person (e.g. Using bold or underlined text can infer anger/aggression). It is important that you remember everything you do online is recorded and can be traceable in the event of any breach of Northern Bay College rules and regulations. 7. Personal Data Personal data that is stored on personal devices is the responsibility of the user. Public access computers are not to be used for storage and can be wiped by the ICT team at any time. Due to the mechanical nature of computers we recommend that data be backed up regularly. NBC makes available network storage that is available at school which can be used to back up school work. The ICT team however actively monitors these folders meaning if found with illegal content it will be deleted without question and the student may face consequences.

15 8. 1:1 Programs 8.1 Purpose The digital device is to be used to assist student learning both at school and at home. As an educational tool they provide a new way of engaging a student in the classroom to promote learning. The nature of technology also allows for an amount of self discovery of information from the internet (if permitted access). Utilising technology in the classroom in this way has benefits for both students and staff. 8.2 Use at School Charging of 1:1 devices is expected to be done at home. Students are not to bring chargers to school and use them. Students are to follow the guidelines as set out in the 1:1 program policy and the teacher s expectations for classroom use. 9. College Promotions and Photographs Occasionally photographs of students are taken for special events, sport and publicity. Your cooperation is sought to use such material to recognise and promote student participation and achievement in both the Northern Bay P 12 College and wider communities. 10. ICT outside of the College Northern Bay P 12 College will try to assist all families that are a part of our community with any ICT issues or concerns that are faced outside of the schools operating hours. The ICT department is unfortunately unable to perform network analysis or consultation though. Northern Bay P 12 College s hours of operation are limited and accessibility outside of these hours is generally not permitted unless organised via appointment. Please note there are other resources available such as: For support with online issues students can call Kids Helpline on Parents/Guardians can call Parentline on or visit For more information on Cyber bullying visit Information regarding socialising online visit Non Compliance with this agreement The use of ICT equipment within the school environment is a privilege and is expected to be respected and used appropriately at all times. Failure to adhere to these policies, or any others as set by Northern Bay P 12 College, can result in exclusion from ICT resources for an extended period of time. It is at the discretion of the campus principal or teacher in charge to determine an appropriate course of action for any students or parents found to be operating outside of any of Northern Bay P 12 College policies and procedures. Northern Bay College also reserves the right to call police for serious illegal offences if deemed so by the campus or college principal. 12. Acceptance Form Please fill out the attached acceptance form and return to the college as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in discontinuation of access to ICT resources or no access to NBC ICT resources

16 Northern Bay P 12 College Student Use Agreement When I use, digital technology I agree to: be a safe, responsible and ethical user whenever and wherever I use it support other by being respectful in how I communicate with them and never write or participate in online bullying (this includes forwarding messages and supporting others in harmful, inappropriate or hurtful online behavior) talk to a teacher if I feel uncomfortable or unsafe online or see others participating in unsafe, inappropriate or hurtful online behavior seek to understand the terms and conditions of websites and online communities and be aware that content I upload or post is my digital footprint Protect my privacy rights and those of other students by not giving out personal details including full names, telephone numbers, addresses and images use the internet for educational purposes and use the equipment properly use social networking sites for educational purposes and only as directed by teachers abide by copyright procedures when using content on websites (ask permission to use images, text, audio and video and cite references where necessary) think critically about other users intellectual property and how I use content posted on the internet not interfere with network security, the data of another user or attempt to log into the network with a user name or password of another student not reveal my password to anyone except the system administrator or the teacher not bring or download unauthorised programs, including games, to the school or run them on school computers If taken home, the student must bring portable devices fully charged to school every day. Power cords should be left at home. Not have communication software active on my computer during class time. I must quit the program completely so that it is not running (nor evident on the task bar) during class rime unless required for a specific class task (and under instruction by the class teacher). When I use my mobile phone, ipod or other mobile device or communication software I agree to: keep the device on silent or switch the device off during class times and only make or answer calls and messages outside of lesson times except for approved learning purposes protect privacy of others and never post or forward private information about another person using Short Message Service (SMS) only take photos and record sound or video when it is part of an approved lesson seek permission from individuals involved before taking photos, recording sound or videoing them (including teachers) seek appropriate (written) permission from individuals before publishing or sending photos, recorded sound or video to anyone else or to any online space be respectful in the photos I take or video I capture and never use these as a tool for bullying to not use my mobile device as a tethering agent to my computer, or other device, to access resources outside of the school network while at school This Acceptable Use Agreement also applies during school excursions, camps and extra curricular activities. Please note that the school retains ownership of student devices until the student has paid for the device in full. I have read the Acceptable Use Agreement carefully and understand its significance. I understand and agree to comply with the terms of acceptable use and expected standards of behaviors set out within this agreement as defined by Northern Bay P 12 College. I understand that any breach of these conditions will result in internet and mobile technology access privileges being suspended or revoked. Student Name: Student Signature: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: Date: If you have any concerns about this agreement or ideas for making the agreement better contact For further support with online issues students can call Kids Helpline on Parents/carers call Parentline on or visit