Bring Your Own Technology in 2019 @ Mount Alvernia College
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Vision Learning should: Be fun and engaging Embed skills students will need in the future Be personalised Be differentiated TECHNOLOGY HELPS THIS HAPPEN
The Technology Committee was charged with finding a model for one-to-one device provision that: was financially sustaining; would support school-directed teaching and learning practices; was physically manageable, ie by IT Dept; met the identified needs of students; met the identified needs of parents; and considered the concerns raised by staff.
And we had to bear in mind: equity; cost for parents; that we value personalised learning; Servicing; Insurance; and not all parents are tech savvy and may need guidance on the type of device.
Our Solution Bring Your Own Technology
PC Laptop (HP, Lenovo Surface) Mac Laptop BYOT Tablet (Surface Go,iPad) Other (Phone, ipod)
BYOT in 2019 All students will be required to supply their own LAPTOP as a primary device Laptop - NOT ipad, Surface Go, or Chromebook Students will also be able to bring a secondary device if they have one such as a tablet\ipad We allow students to connect up to three devices
Minimum Specifications The minimum specifications for PRIMARY DEVICES: A laptop (NOT Chromebook, ipad, or similar) i5 processor or M5 4 GB RAM (prefer 8GB) 256GB of storage(or 128GB with external drive or card) Sufficient battery life to last a school day Windows 10 or MAC OS 10.12 (latest version the better) Basically, a machine capable of running Adobe Suite the most hardwarehungry software currently
YES You can bring your primary school device if it meets the specifications
Software Basic software will be provided by the College: Microsoft Office through O365 Sophos Anti-Virus Free software you will may need to download: Video editor (imovie or Shot Cut or Windows Live Moviemaker or similar) Image editor (iphoto or Photo Gallery) Adobe Creative Cloud or CS6
Storage Students can save their files to Network Students can save their files to Moodle Students have Google Drive to back-up files Students have a One Drive to back-up files It is recommended that you buy your daughter an external hard drive on which to back-up her computer (PC) or create a Time Machine (Mac) or a memory card to extend storage capacity. 2Tb hard drives can be purchased for about $100 these days (4Tb -$150)
Spares in case of Repair Delays A limited number of spare computers will be available for loan through the IT Department if your laptop needs repairing need a day s notice to complete paperwork but for a maximum of a month This is not for forgotten laptops
Technology Levy The technology levy ($450 pa ) is not for computers: Internet access (thousands per month) Printing (printers, toner, and maintenance) Wireless network infrastructure Microsoft Office for all students Software licensing for some software, eg Adobe Creative Cloud, Sophos Anti-Virus
Technology Levy The technology levy ($450 pa ) is not for computers: Classroom TVs IT technicians and help desk personnel Servicing arrangements with Datacom Duplicate server/storage farms
Costs Datacom will go over its pricing for its offerings
Warranty and Servicing THIS IS SO IMPORTANT WE CAN T STRESS IT ENOUGH
Important Considerations When your daughter does not have a computer her learning is negatively impacted. Cheaper computers are lucky to last over eighteen months as a result you may need to buy two devices in three years (3 over 6 years). Sending a computer for repairs can take weeks (7 weeks for an insurance claim on a brand new computer). Warranties usually are for twelve months only. Our aim is to keep the laptop operating for running for at least three years.
Servicing We will be providing a number of services for ALL laptops such as: establishing what the problem is (hardware/software); Providing a written report to take to a repairer; and assisting in warranty claims. For those laptops purchased from Datacom : Warranty claims; Help with Accidental Damage claims (if applicable); and Quote on repairs to be done on-site.
Servicing For those laptops not purchased from Datacom : Warranty claims; Help with Accidental Damage claims (if applicable); and Quote on repairs to be done on site (this may not be possible). If you are using your computer from primary school find out if it still has a servicing agreement. HAVE A PLAN keep receipts, register your warranty, keep conditions.
Things we have Learnt over the Years Restarting laptops Viruses Onboarding Wi-fi, DNS, and Netflix Accidents happen Installing software process at end of year Passwords How you can help Well educated on use of technology eg cyber bullying
Our focus for your daughter is how she is represented in the future Common Sense Media, Digital Citizenship Poster, Educational Use
Mobile Phone Policy Leave phones in lockers during the day Check at lunchtime Special Circumstances Minimise distractions Stimulate positive interactions between students Communication at appropriate times
Timeline for Rest of the Year September Datacom ordering portal opening 28 October Last day to order for delivery in December Portal closed for October pricing Orders after 28 October may be subject to different prices and delayed production. 3 5 December laptops delivered to College invitation to make set-up appointments will be issued about a week before. This will also be done in the week before school starts (21-23 January).
Datacom 2017 2018/19 Program Mount Alvernia College Bring Your Own Device 26
Datacom 2017 27
Datacom 2017 Apple Devices Model MacBo ok Air 13 MacBo ok Air 13 MacBo ok Pro 13 MacBo ok Pro 13 Touch Screen Process or Storage RAM Warrant y No Intel i5 128GB 8GB 3 Years No Intel i5 256GB 8GB 3 Years No Intel i5 128GB 8GB 3 Years No Intel i5 256GB 8GB 3 Years 28
Datacom 2017 Model ProBook 430 ProBook 430 Elite X2 1012 Elite X2 1012 EliteBoo k x360 EliteBoo k x360 Touch Screen Process or Storage HP Devices RAM Warrant y No Intel i5 256GB 8GB 3 Years Yes Intel i5 256GB 8GB 3 Years Yes Intel i5 128GB 8GB 3 Years Yes Intel i5 256GB 8GB 3 Years Yes Intel i5 128GB 8GB 3 Years Yes Intel i5 256GB 8GB 3 Years 29
Datacom 2017 Lenovo Devices Model L380 Yoga L380 Yoga Touch Screen Process or Storage RAM Warrant y Yes Intel i5 128GB 4GB 3 Years Yes Intel i5 256GB 8GB 3 Years 30
Datacom 2017 Microsoft Model Touch Screen Process or Storage Devices RAM Warrant y & ADP Surface Pro Surface Pro Surface Pro Surface Laptop Surface Laptop Surface Book Yes Intel i5 128GB 8GB 3 Years Yes Intel i5 256GB 8GB 3 Years Yes Intel i7 256GB 8GB 3 Years Yes Intel i5 128GB 8GB 3 Years Yes Intel i5 256GB 8GB 3 Years Yes Intel i5 256GB 8GB 3 Years 31
Datacom 2017 Accidental Damage Protection & Accidental Damage Protection: Insurance Covers accidental damage; Drops Liquid spills Screen damage Does not cover malicious damage, theft or loss Insurance Protection (Apple only): Covers; Accidental damage Theft Loss/Fire 32
Datacom 2017 Onsite Datacom Support Onsite Datacom technician full-time to: Triage issues Resolve on-the-spot if possible Perform onsite repairs for Datacom purchased devices Coordinate repairs for non-datacom purchased devices (conditions apply) Loan device if required Reconfigure network access for the College Basic software support General IT support Written reports available 33
Datacom 2017 Datacom BYOD Portal 34
Datacom 2017 Datacom BYOD Portal 35
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Datacom BYOD Portal Datacom 2017 37
Datacom 2017 First Round: Key Dates Portal open now Portal closes 28 October 2018 Delivered week beginning 3 December 2018 Second Round: Portal re-opens 1 November 2018 Portal closes for purchases 10 December 2018 Delivered week beginning 21 January 2019 Portal will be remain open post 10 December 2018 for ad-hoc orders. These orders will have an approximate one- to four-week lead time. Note that device prices outside these dates will fluctuate due to weakening dollar. 38
Datacom 2017 Q & A 39