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1 21a Errington St PLYMPTON SA 5038 PH: (08) Fax: (08) nd December 2016 Dear Parents and Caregivers, In 2017 Plympton International College is introducing Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) for Years This means that students in discussed year levels will be able to bring their own computer/tablet (device) to school, that meets the requirements of the hardware and software specifications recommended for the BYOD. Students who do not choose to bring their own device (BYOD) will be provided with a school borrowed computer and user agreement. This new arrangement provides families with greater choice about the type of device they purchase and the frequency with which they replace it. Thanks to some prudent investment in our communications infrastructure Plympton International College students and staff are able to operate effectively with either Apple or Windows based products and some use a combination of both. To assist you with your decision, attached is a brief summary of both our own and broader research findings into the important role that technology plays in learning. In order to support families when purchasing a device for BYOD we have also enclosed some detailed information about the devices required by students in Our aim in providing you with the following information is to offer the maximum choice and flexibility while also providing a high level of support. If you have any questions or would like to speak to one of our staff about the BYOD program please do not hesitate to call our reception or your questions and comments directly to the following people. Please sign and return the student agreement form to the home group teacher indicating whether you will BYOD or continue to use school owned devices. Questions about the BYOD, technical specifications of an existing device or compatibility issues can be forwarded to the ICT department: dl.0907.ictadmin@schools.sa.edu.au Thank you in anticipation of your support as we prepare for Yours sincerely Linda Richardson Principal

2 BYOD: Rationale Digital technology is embedded in our society and as such the focus of technologies in teaching and learning has shifted from whether or not to use them, to understanding which technologies can be used and how they can best be applied in a range of educational contexts. The results of the Plympton International College Bilingual projects the use of digital technology in education and demonstrates that the use of personal digital devices will: Support and enable successful independent learning. Allow for students to collaborate with peers and teachers using media rich technologies. Engage students in a personal and differentiated learning journey. Provide Anywhere, Anytime learning. Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving while enabling students to develop their creativity. Organise learning and school activities on mobile devices that can be synchronised on all their devices. Educational Activities Student devices will be used to access resources, complete assignments, and for personal organization. Educational activities may include researching information, producing documents, analysing data, participating in surveys, producing videos, reading e-books, creating blogs, taking notes, or scheduling events. Digital Citizenship A focus of this initiative is digital citizenship, which is the responsible use of technology. Your child will continue to learn digital skills, ethics, etiquette, and online safety. These are important aspects of participating in today s world. Safe and Secure To maintain a safe and secure learning environment, a filtered Internet connection is provided for students. They will not be permitted to use a personal broadband connection such as a 3G/4G phone network. Responsibility Students are solely responsible for their device. They must bring it fully charged to school. Similar to other personally owned items, Plympton International College is not liable for loss, damage, misuse, or theft. Technical Support Resources will be provided to help students connect their device to the school network. Your child must be familiar with how to use their device. Teachers will incorporate the use of your child s device into learning. However, they will not provide technical support.

3 BYOD: Year Levels Requirements : Years 7 to 12: Students are encouraged to BYOD and have access to a laptop or tablet, specifications listed in the table below. Students who do not choose to bring their own device (BYOD) will be provided with a school borrowed computer and user agreement. What is best for student learning, a laptop or a tablet? There is no right answer to this question but rather a preferable choice for meeting specific needs. Both laptops and tablets offer extremely convenient and powerful features. Choosing the best option for a particular user is essential. Parents are encouraged to speak with their child and choose a device that best meets their individual needs. Why Laptops for Years 7 to 12? Laptops perform all the tasks available on a desktop but in a mobile, compact device. The large screen allows students to engage in extensive research. The full keyboard means a faster rate of typing can be achieved, with many laptop/tablet hybrids offering both a touchscreen keyboard in addition to the full keyboard, offering maximum flexibility. Increased data storage The ability to work with a wide variety of accessories and plug-ins. The functionality of software applications and the processing power of the laptop allows for the creation and presentation of more detailed work. The CORE mobile device is a minimum requirement. Consistent with the Acceptable Use of Information Communication Technology Policy, students will also have opportunities to use other personal digital devices to supports their diverse learning styles.

BYOD: Purchase Options Plympton International College devices for BYOD are Apple MacBook Air, Microsoft Dell and ipad Air 2 but you can

Our school website will provide access to a portal linking to Comp Now for purchasing devices at discounted school prices, including 3

Minimum Specifications Recommended when selecting a Laptop Minimum specifications when using an existing Laptop Minimum specifications

Apple & Windows (supported) Intel Core i3 / i5 13-14 screen recommended 4GB 128GB Hard drive / Solid State Drive or more SD" Card Reader

11a/b/g/n Minimum Battery life: 8 hours Intel HD Graphics with 128 MB of dedicated system memory audio/video recording 2 x USB Ports Hard

4 BYOD: Purchase Options Plympton International College devices for BYOD are Apple MacBook Air, Microsoft Dell and ipad Air 2 but you can bring other devices that meet the schools requirements. Our school website will provide access to a portal linking to Comp Now for purchasing devices at discounted school prices, including 3 years insurance. Minimum Specifications Recommended when selecting a Laptop Minimum specifications when using an existing Laptop Minimum specifications when purchasing a Laptop screen recommended Intel i3 processor 4GB Ram 128GB Hard drive or more Intel Dual Band Wireless a/b/g/n (2.4/5.0Ghz), USB Ports,Webcam Minimum Battery life: 8 hours We could also recommend an ideal weight <2kg Hard cover protective case/ carry bag Apple & Windows (supported) Intel Core i3 / i screen recommended 4GB 128GB Hard drive / Solid State Drive or more SD" Card Reader (optional) Intel Dual Band Wireless a/b/g/n Minimum Battery life: 8 hours Intel HD Graphics with 128 MB of dedicated system memory audio/video recording 2 x USB Ports Hard cover protective case/ carry bag Why are the minimum specifications being set at this level? To optimize the laptop learning experience a minimum 13 screen or larger is required Win 8 requires at least 4GB of ram Apple software: OS X Yosemite or Mountain Lion. Microsoft: Windows 8 or GB hard drive is the minimum to allow some personal storage Wireless operates on dual band. USB Ports and Webcam are standard requirements Minimum 8hrs battery life is required. Students are encouraged to charge their devices at home but emergency charging options will be available at school.

Minimum Specifications Recommended when selecting an ipad ipad 2 ipad Air New ipad with Retina display Minimum specifications when using an existing ipad Minimum specifications when

7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 2048x1536 resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi) Weight (Wi-Fi): 652 g (1.

Existing ipad: ipad 1 is already 4 years old and new release of ios (operating system) will not run, neither will new apps New Purchase: Retina display improves the reading/ visibility

5 Minimum Specifications Recommended when selecting an ipad ipad 2 ipad Air New ipad with Retina display Minimum specifications when using an existing ipad Minimum specifications when purchasing an ipad ipad 2, 3 or Air Wi-Fi 32GB 9.7-inch (diagonal) display ipad with Retina Display Wi-Fi 32GB 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 2048x1536 resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi) Weight (Wi-Fi): 652 g (1.44 pounds) Why are the minimum specifications being set at this level? Existing ipad: ipad 1 is already 4 years old and new release of ios (operating system) will not run, neither will new apps New Purchase: Retina display improves the reading/ visibility of text, images etc.-32gb is the smallest size of ipad Warranty Agreements and Insurance Options Plympton International College recommends families consider warranty agreements and insurance options, particularly in regards to replacement or repair of faulty or damaged units and the use of anti-virus software for use of the device off-campus. It is also recommended that families supply a protective cover for BYOD devices.

6 Recommended software to install on your devices Google Chrome - Adobe Reader - Adobe Digital Editions - Firefox - Flash Player - itunes - Java - QuickTime Player - Shockwave - VLC Player -

7 CONNECTING TO THE SCHOOL NETWORK Information Prior to connecting their devices to the school s Wi-Fi network, students must return a BYOD Student Agreement. The BYOD Student Agreement must be signed by the student and by a parent/caregiver. If a student is living independently of their parents/caregivers or is 18 years of age or more, there is no requirement to obtain the signature of a parent/caregiver. Principals will make these determinations. Students must have a supported operating system and current antivirus software. If you have a Windows Device you can download a free product called Microsoft Security Essentials. If you have a MAC you can download AVG free. Students are responsible to ensure the unit is updated regularly and free from virus activity. All the software installations should be done at home and are responsible for ensuring the operating system and all software on their device is legally and appropriately licensed. Students are responsible for managing the battery life of their device. Students should ensure that their devices are fully charged before bringing them to school. Schools are not responsible for (or restricted from) providing facilities for students to charge their devices. Students are responsible for securing and protecting their device in schools, and while travelling to and from school. This includes protective/carry cases and exercising common sense when storing the device. Students must not leave their devices at school and should take them home every day. Students should clearly label their device for identification purposes. Labels should not be easily removable. Students must avoid inappropriate websites. Students are not allowed to play games at school. Games will install Trojans and Malware on your system and degrade the performance of the system so avoid installing them. Students are responsible for all of your school work data or use cloud storage ie one drive ensure you keep backups on a separate storage device such as USB and at home.

8 Connecting Devices to the School Wi-Fi network You must have installed a DECD security certificate (SA Cert) on your device before you connect to the internet (this must done at home).the link to obtain the certificate is shown below: Instructions on how to install the certificate on your device can be obtained You must have a school account to access on wireless system You must connect to the wireless network before you can access the internet. All students are expected to login to Learnlink to access the internet and your school (subject to change if school changes internet provider ie nuscope) How to connect to the School Wireless system 1. Click on the wireless connection icon at the bottom right of your screen. 2. Select WLS_Secure_ wireless, enter curriculum logon details and click Connect. 3. Install the Security Certificates according to the instruction sheet provided for each device. 4. Configure the proxy settings according to the instructions on the sheet provided. ***You can collect instruction sheets from the School s ICT Office.

Open the browser and type in the following address http://10.72.104.62:9191/user 2.

9 BYOD Printing Documents can be in PDF, Word, and Excel, PowerPoint or an image file format to print Instructions on How to Print: 1. Open the browser and type in the following address 2. Enter your curriculum logon details 3. Once you ve logged in, the PaperCut summary window will load. Click the Web Print link on the left hand side of the window.

Scroll down to the bottom of the window and click the Print

10 1. This is the Web print window. To begin click the Submit a Job link. 2. The next window will have a list of printers. Go ahead and select whichever printer you wish to print to. Scroll down to the bottom of the window and click the Print Options and Account Selection button to continue. 6. Select the number of copies of your document you wish to print and click Upload Document.

Note: If you are using a Mac and your document is not a supported type, you can go to File -> Print, and then click the Save as

11 7. Now select your document to upload by clicking Browse. Please make sure your document is in one of the listed supported document types. Note: If you are using a Mac and your document is not a supported type, you can go to File -> Print, and then click the Save as PDF option. Once you ve saved it you can upload this PDF instead. 8. A file upload window will open. Navigate to where your file is saved, select it and click Upload. The window will close. Then click Upload and Complete to print your document.

12 BYOD CompNow devices to purchase through the Plympton International College portal

14 21a Errington St PLYMPTON SA 5038 PH: (08) Fax: (08) Dear Parents and Caregivers, Once you have decided whether you are going to BYOD or use School Owned Devices can you please return the signed Student BYOD User Acceptance form or the Student School Provided Device User Acceptance Form to the school asap to begin planning for Please only return 1 form: either BYOD or School provided form. If you are purchasing a new device, you can buy one at any computer store or through the BYOD Comp Now computer portal which the School has negotiated special education prices on selected packages. The 6 months interest free option provides an opportunity to pay of the device and is a more affordable choice if you need to buy multiple devices. Families are able to purchase laptops or ipads through our CompNow portal which can be accessed by the school website in the parent information.orders can be placed at any time, generally taking 10 working days. Once your order arrives you will be notified so that you can collect it from the school. Before you Bring Your Own Device into the school you will need to install software to connect your device to the school Wi-Fi and Learnlink. Please visit the school website, in student information, BYOD How to connect devices for instructions and software. Questions about the BYOD, technical specifications of an existing device or compatibility issues can be addressed at the ICT help desk in the resource centre, or forwarded to the ICT department below: dl.0907.ictadmin@schools.sa.edu.au Thank you in anticipation of your support as we prepare for Yours sincerely Linda Richardson Principal

15 21a Errington St PLYMPTON SA 5038 PH: (08) Fax: (08) Student School Provided Device User Acceptance Form Last Name: First Name: I understand that the Device provided for access at school, is the property of Plympton International College & then Department for Education & Child Development (DECD). I agree to all of the terms of the Plympton International College Acceptable Use of Learning Technologies Policy. I will collect the device assigned to me each day from the ICT office in the resource centre. I will not take the device off site at any time. I will return the device to the ICT office in the resource centre in the same condition in which it was provided to me at the end of each day or when leaving early. Devices may only be collected or returned before school 8:25am-8:40am, recess, lunch & after school 3:05pm-3:30pm. I will report any damage or malfunction to the ICT office in the resource centre. I am aware that access may be monitored and recorded and that Plympton International College devices may be inspected at any time to examine appropriateness of content and usage. I will not allow any other individuals to use the device that has been provided for my use. I understand that a violation of the terms and conditions set out in the policy may result in the restriction and/or termination of my use of the Plympton Interantional College devices, school network access, and may result in referral to SA Police and further disciplinary action in compliance with PIC Student Behaviour Management Policy. Pairing of a mobile phone to the device is strictly prohibited. I am aware that signing and returning this form constitutes a commitment to pay in case of damage or loss due to my negligence (as determined by the Principal). I will replace or pay the full cost of replacement of the damaged or lost equipment with equipment of equal value and functionality subject to the approval of PIC administration. PIC policies relating to the recovery of debts will apply. I will use this device for educational & school related purposes only. Please print and sign document, then return to your home group teacher. The home group teacher will then return it to the ICT office. Student Signature: Parent Signature: HG: Parent Name: Date: Date: Student ID (if available):

16 21a Errington St PLYMPTON SA 5038 PH: (08) Fax: (08) Student BYOD User Acceptance Form Last Name First Name What device are you bringing? eg Brand, tablet/laptop Students must read and sign the BYOD Student Agreement in the company of a parent or caregiver unless otherwise directed by the principal. I agree that I will abide by the school s BYOD policy and that: I will use the department s Wi-Fi network for learning. I will use my device during school activities at the direction of the teacher. I will not attach any school-owned equipment to my mobile device without the permission of the school. I will use my own portal/internet log-in details and will never share them with others. I will stay safe by not giving my personal information to strangers. I will not hack or bypass any hardware and software security implemented by the department or my school. I will not use my own device to knowingly search for, link to, access or send anything that is: offensive pornographic threatening abusive or defamatory considered to be bullying. I will report inappropriate behaviour and inappropriate material to my teacher. I understand that my activity on the internet is recorded and that these records may be used in investigations, court proceedings or for other legal reasons. I acknowledge that the school cannot be held responsible for any damage to, or theft of my device. I understand and have read the limitations of the manufacturer s warranty on my device, both in duration and in coverage. I will use this device for educational & school related purposes only. I have read the BYOD Student Responsibilities document and agree to comply with the requirements. I have reviewed the BYOD Device Requirements document and have ensured my device meets the minimum outlined specifications. Please print and sign document, then return to your home group teacher. The home group teacher will then return it to the ICT office. Student Signature Parent Signature HG: Parent Name: Date: Date: Student ID (if available)

BYOD INFORMATION PLYMPTON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

BYOD INFORMATION PLYMPTON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 21a Errington St PLYMPTON SA 5038 PH: (08) 8297 0488 Fax: (08) 8297 8430 E-mail: dl.0907.info@colleges.sa.edu.au www.plymptoncollege.sa.edu.au 21a Errington