Laptop Program. A. General Overview
Laptop Program. 1.1 Many schools in Australia and worldwide are moving towards implementing 1 to 1 programs, also known as ‘anywhere anytime’ programs. These provide students with a personal, portable computer to enhance the opportunities for learning. The devices help school to engage the generation of ‘digital kids’ by nurturing individual (1 to 1) learning experiences.
Laptop Program. Full time MFL MarMac High School students will be issued a laptop at the start of each school year. Students who are enrolled in the Xxxxxxx County Alternative School are not eligible to receive a laptop.
Laptop Program. Emerald Secondary College is committed to providing rich and differentiated learning experiences for our students. Access to appropriate technology through the support of laptop computers has been a goal for the College for some time. The program will see all students across the College having access to their own device both at school and at home by the start of the 2024 school year. We believe that giving students access to technology in a 1:1 program will help engage them in the learning process in new and creative ways. This is an exciting opportunity for our students who will become increasingly skilled at using technology to access and present information, to problem solve, and to work collaboratively. Students will learn to develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, practices, and attitudes necessary to actively contribute as a 21st century citizen, capable of shaping our future and being productive members of the workforce.
Laptop Program. Emerald Secondary College considers that students having access to a Laptop/Information Technology at school and home will result in benefits which extend across the College Community. The objectives and expected outcomes are: Students • Develop essential employability skills required for the future • Improved learning outcomes • Increased opportunity to work collaboratively with others • Increased level of student engagement • Increased opportunities to access information and class resources via Compass • Increased variety and flexibility in learning programs to suit learning styles and individual needs • Access to Microsoft and other educational software • Opportunity to access the wealth of learning resources on the internet (particularly web 2.0 software) • Develop the knowledge and skills to be responsible and safe digital citizens • Ongoing access to an individual Laptop Teachers • New eLearning opportunities • Different modes of teaching and learning • Increased assessment feedback • Opportunities to set more work electronically • Access to a more broad range of teaching resources • Increased opportunities for collaborative work – local and global • Increased communication with students / parents Parents • Observable improvements in student learning outcomes • Enhanced communication with teachers and school • Increased computer and current software access at home • Increased involvement in students learning and progress School • Improved student learning outcomes • Increased eLearning proficiency of staff and students • Enhanced communication with families • Reduction in paper wastage BYOD Minimum Requirements: Component Statistics CPU Dual core processor Memory 8GB Hard Drive 128GB minimum however 256gb would be optimal Keyboard Must have physical keyboard (not a tablet) Display 11" minimum Wireless 802.11 ac Operating System Windows 10 or 11 (not Window 10 S mode) or Apple OSX Memory card reader Yes – external USB card reader acceptable Battery Minimum of 6 hours Tablets, Android devices and iPads are not currently included in the BYOD program. The device must be accompanied with laptop bag.
Laptop Program. This laptop computer is the property of Ashford School. School officials reserve the right to take back the laptop or to place additional restrictions on the laptop at any time, without prior notice. By accepting and signing this form to use an Ashford School laptop, students and their parents/guardians are agreeing to the following: ● Students are representing Ashford School while using their laptop and will be held to the terms and conditions in the Student-Parent Handbook and this Acceptable Use Policy/Agreement. ● Although Ashford School does not endorse the use of the laptop by other family members, it acknowledges that some use may be necessary for homework/assignment purposes. In this case, families acknowledge that anyone other than the student using the laptop, falls under the same expectation of use as the student and any damages remain the student’s responsibility. ● Intentionally causing damage to a school provided laptop will result in disciplinary action and may include financial liability on the part of the parent/guardian. ● Students will exercise caution and care in handling their laptop to avoid loss or accidental damage. ● The student will not loan the laptop to anyone, including other Ashford School students. ● Parents/Guardians are responsible for making sure Internet usage meets the following terms: o Students will not intentionally seek inappropriate content on their school provided laptop. o Ashford School cannot guarantee the security of Internet content when it is not on the Ashford School network. Use of this laptop to access other networks (home, public Wi- Fi, etc.) may result in unwanted exposure to material that is not appropriate for students. Therefore, students should always be supervised when using their laptop. o The student and their family will hold Ashford School and its employees harmless for any negative result of off-campus Internet activities on their laptop. o Should the student inadvertently access confidential information on the laptop, they must immediately report it to administration or the IT department. ● Ashford School, in conjunction with the Connecticut Education Network, has an Internet safety plan in use. Students are expected to notify a staff member if they come across any messages, applications, etc. that are inappropriate, dangerous, threatening, or make them feel in any way uncomfortable. This includes material inadvertently accessed. ● Students who encounter any security problems must notify a te...
Laptop Program. The 1:1 laptop program is available for all the students in Years 5 to 12. • The school provides each student with the following:
Laptop Program. The responsibilities of Xxxxxx College include • Embed the use of ICT using best practice, to enhance teaching and learning across the College • Respond to enquiries from parents or students about the College’s 1:1 Laptop Program • Respond to any breaches of the College’s 1:1 Laptop Program in an appropriate manner and according to Xxxxxx College’s policies and procedures • Maintain a copy of the relevant policies and signed agreements on file The responsibilities of Parents/Guardians include • Be aware of and familiar with the College’s 1:1 Laptop Program policies and procedures • Support the College’s 1:1 Laptop Program by ensuring that their children abide by conditions and responsibilities • Comply with the ICT policies and procedures as set out in the ICT User Manual, 1:1 Laptop User Agreement and the 1:1 Laptop Program documents • Be aware of how their son’s or daughter is using their Laptop when away from the College. • Agree to pay for damage to the computer caused by negligence or wilful acts. The responsibilities of the Student include • Be aware of and familiar with the College’s 1:1 Laptop Program policies and procedures • Support the College’s 1:1 Laptop Program by abiding by the conditions, responsibilities and procedures with the ICT policies and procedures set out in the ICT User Manual and 1:1 Laptop Program User agreement, policies and procedures • Take particular care for the safety and security of the Laptop at all times, especially in transit (Laptop must remain in its hardcover, if supplied and be transported to and from school in the neoprene case or laptop bag where supplied). Where a hard cover is supplied, it must remain in place on the laptop at all times. • Bring the Laptop to school every day fully charged and ready for work • Regularly back up their data. It is the responsibility of the student and parent/guardian to maintain the laptop in good condition and report any damage to the ICT office immediately. Breaches of the User Agreement Following the guidelines will help ensure a positive, supportive and productive learning environment for all members of the College community. Depending on the seriousness of a particular breach of the User Agreement, an appropriate response will be made in line with the College Behaviour Management Policy. Possible responses could include • a discussion with the student • informing Parents/Guardians • suspension of access to school ICT network, resources or facilities • other action in line wi...
Laptop Program. Every student in Years 7 – 12 is to be issued a laptop computer under the College’s 1 to 1 Laptop Program which is an integral and compulsory part of the educational program. All students in the Middle and Senior Schools must have a College provided laptop computer at school with them each day. The model of notebook allocated to the student will be determined both by the cohort of which the student is a member, and the available laptops reserves at that point in time. Laptop computers for student use are rented by the College in three-year cycles, after which generally the equipment is returned to the bank. All computers in the 1 to 1 Laptop Program are covered by warranty and insurance and share the same software platform for the effective delivery of curriculum. Students may not use an older computer which is no longer in the program or one supplied from home for use in the 1 to 1 Laptop Program. Students use Office 365 Education which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Sway, Microsoft Teams and additional classroom tools. Using a valid school email address, students can use cloud technology to access files from any device, anywhere, with increased workflow control. School work is automatically updated and saved to their allocated 1TB of free storage. Windows Software provides familiar, robust, and productive experiences streamlined for security and classroom performance that enable educators to personalise learning experiences. Students can access tools that spark creativity that allow them to create, collaborative, curate content and connect with curriculum. At the end of the three-year period or if the student leaves the College, the computer and peripherals are to be returned to the IT department in a working condition with reasonable wear and tear. Any Non-Warranty damage to the laptop or peripherals will need to be repaired. Any costs relating to repairs will be charged to the student’s college fees.
Laptop Program. I give my permission for my child to bring the laptop home, once that decision has been made by the one to one computer committee. In checking this, I understand my potential financial obligation. I DO NOT give permission for my child to participate in the Richfield Springs CSD 1 to 1 Laptop Program. PRINT STUDENT NAME STUDENT SIGNATURE GRADE DATE: PRINT PARENT NAME PARENT SIGNATURE: DATE: NOTARY: No student will be issued a laptop until this form is completed and turned in. Richfield Springs Central School Acceptable Use Policy Acknowledgement Form This statement will acknowledge that we have read, reviewed, and understand the AUP as outlined in the Laptop Handbook for Students and Parents. We understand that the AUP is in effect whether the laptop is used at home or at school.
