BYOx 2018 PARENT INFORMATION EVENING

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1 BYOx 2018 PARENT INFORMATION EVENING

2 Presentation Content The WHY 21 st Century Learning and Changing Futures The HOW our rollout plan, class use including Daymap and Class Notebook The WHAT Device specifications and options Troubleshooting things to do or avoid to optimize the BYOx device for class use Question time

3 Changing Futures Global Forces Australian Foundation for Young Australians Report The New Work Order 2015

4 Changing Futures - Opportunities Australian Foundation for Young Australians Report The New Work Order 2015

5 21 st Century Skills National Curriculum These general capabilities underpin every subject area from Prep to year 10.

6 21 st Century Skills Senior Syllabuses These skills underpin every subject area in the senior syllabuses. _redev_21st_century_skills_preparing_students.pdf

7 21 st Century Learning and Changing Futures AITSL Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership. Sets the standards for Australian teachers and school leaders. This must-watch video looks at the challenges facing students, parents, teachers, school leaders and governments in preparing our children for the changing future.

8 Aldridge s Response Why BYOx Rollout Plan: 2017 year 10 term 1, year 9 term year 7, 8, 9, 10 and all year levels Class Use: 24/7 access to resources: Daymap Learning Management System and Parent Portal Class Notebook allows students to take control of their own learning Science Stile in Yrs 7 9 in some classes Build ICT Capabilities Engage the disengaged learner Develop 21 st Century learning skills

9 Minimum Device Specs The primary device MUST be a Windows device and meet the minimum specifications: All students Wireless Network Connectivity (not 3G or 4G) Processor dual core Hard drive - at least 64GB storage RAM at least 4GB Operating System - Windows 8 or higher but Win10 recommended A screen size of at least 10 Anti-virus software (AVG or Avast are fine) Must be able to back up work from the device Minimum battery life of 6+ hours Senior Graphics or Film & TV Minimum Specs plus: i5 Processor Hard drive 500GB or 256SSD. SSD is preferred but not essential. RAM 8GB Independent graphics card preferred but not essential e.g. 2GB NVIDIA

10 Retail Vs Education devices A guide to purchasing options: Retail devices that meet minimum specifications usually: are cheaper devices (under $400) that have a low performing processor meaning they are very slow and frustrating to use are not built for daily transporting in a school bag only have 1 year back-to-base warranty Education devices developed to sell to schools, and parents through schools usually: are not available in retail stores have fast processors meaning they are a fast device are built to sustain hard wear and tear include a 3 year at school on-site warranty have a battery guaranteed to last all day #NOTE: Education devices are not available for purchase through normal retailers. Our recommended education devices however are available at the Maryborough Harvey Norman store through a partnership with Aldridge SHS and Harvey Norman Business & Education.

11 Recommended Devices - overview Satisfactory - ASUS VivoBook E201NA higher-build quality retail device. Rugged design for daily school use. One year back-to-base warranty. Optional extended warranty available for purchase. AVAILABLE January 2018 only through the portal. Recommended for all students - ACER B118 educational model with 360⁰ flip gorilla glass touch screen. Military specs. Rugged design for daily school use. Can be used as a tablet or laptop. 330ml Spill-proof keyboard. Touch screen with digital inking. 13 hours battery life. 3 years onsite warranty. Recommended for senior Graphics and Film & TV students - ACER 238-M (Upgraded) more powerful, higher end educational device. 3 years onsite warranty.

12 Acer TravelMate B118 Acer TravelMate B118 features and benefits Milspec 810-G - Drop tested to 122cm Spill resistant Keyboard up to 330ml Up to 13 hours battery life Custom made to Aldridge State High s desired specification Optional Accidental Damage Protection Recommended for all students, unless in the categories on the next slide. 3 Year on-site warranty Aldridge State High Special Parent Price only $ Accidental Damage Protection $

13 Acer TravelMate 238-M Acer TravelMate 238-M features and benefits Drop tested to 45cm Up to 13 hours battery Custom made to Aldridge State High s desired specification Optional Accidental Damage Protection Recommended for year students studying graphics or Film & TV, or who might be considering further education after school. 3 Year On-site warranty Aldridge State High Special Parent Price only $ Accidental Damage Protection $

14 Purchasing Options - where 1. Aldridge SHS Harvey Norman online Portal Our Acer devices are available at the Maryborough Harvey Norman store. Joshua Somerville - Harvey Norman Maryborough Bazaar Street, Maryborough (07) Student ID card needed as proof for purchase in store 3. Parents can chooses to buy any device from any vendor that meets our minimum specifications.

15 Purchasing Options - how Outright payment Cash, Eftpos or Credit Card Interest Free Flexirent 6 months Interest Free 6 months Interest Free 12, 24 or 36 months leasing options Lost. Damaged. Stolen Protection

16 Flexirent vs Interest Free

17 BYOx Troubleshooting The following Dos and Don ts will enable students to get the most out of their BYOx device at school. Support will be available through the school website and the Tech Help Desk at school. Dos Out the box basic setup and student must have full admin rights Uninstall any supplied antivirus software & Microsoft Office trial Follow Install instructions for MS Office & antivirus from our Aldridge Software for Students webpage Set BYOx wifi as metered connection at school to avoid Microsoft Updates exceeding students download quota Bring the laptop to school fully charged Restart the laptop daily before coming to school Logon via the BYOx login before class Backup all your data regularly Run regular virus and malware scans Report any problems to Tech Support Don ts Don t configure a personal Microsoft account on the laptop Don t use the device for illegal activities such as downloading pirated content or streaming Don t install software unless you own a license for it or it is open source Don t loan your device to other users Don t leave your device unattended or in an unsecure location