How To Support Students In The College Tablet Program

Welcome and Prayer

How To Support Students In The College Tablet Program Warren Moseley Director of Information, Communication and Learning Technologies Whitefriars College March 2015

Agenda  Finding information;  Using the tablet at school;  Using the Service Centre;  Protecting student data;  Using the tablet at home;  Accessing resources from home;  Using your ’Parent Access’.

Preface  The following information and recommendations for parents and guardians arise from 54 years experience teaching boys and 16 years experience in running a notebook/tablet program.

Finding Information College Intranet Demo

Using the tablet  Keep ‘personalisation’ to a minimum;  Don’t ‘play’ with the configuration;  Don’t install additional software;  Don’t install utilities;  Don’t install games;  Abide by College policies;  If you’re not sure, ask or read the ‘how-to’;  Look after it.

Using the tablet - 2  The primary reason for students to look after their tablet is because it’s use underpins all their school work, organisation and communication;  The secondary reason is that at the end of the three year lease, the College will gift the tablet to the family.

Using the tablet - 3  Students have ‘local administrator’ permission so they can install devices (printers, scanners etc) and software.  Access to several top level configuration utilities remains blocked to prevent ‘accidental’ breakage of the configuration.  Students who deliberately ‘hack’ and break the configuration are charged the standard $35 re-imaging fee.

Using the tablet - 4  Students have extensive access to printing via the College network. Students are charged for their printing – the rates are quite cheap. Students must maintain a ‘positive’ account balance.  School access to the internet in class time is available only when it is ‘booked’ by the class teacher. All internet use is supervised. Inappropriate sites are blocked by the CEO. All access is logged.

Using the tablet - 5  Students use Microsoft Outlook and make extensive use of their College account for communication purposes;  It is critical that students adhere to College policy when using any form of electronic communication;  All is filtered and logged; and  If you or your son have concerns, talk with his pastoral care teacher.

Printing, Internet and Demo

The Service Centre If a student is experiencing persistent hardware or software problems, he should take the tablet to the Service Centre as soon as possible, preferably without interrupting classes. Students must not attempt to repair a tablet themselves as this will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

The Service Centre Service Centre Co-ordinator: Mr David Mayne Phone: Open every school day from 8 am to 4.30 pm. Open to students before school, recess, lunch time and after school. Also during class for emergencies. Open during school holidays – please call first.

The Stamp System  To help make the Service Centre teacher and parent friendly.  The student diary is used as the primary means of communicating with staff and parents about tablet service issues.  Students must carry their diary with them when attending the Service Centre.

The NBSC Student Pass  Any time a student attends the Service Centre, his diary will be stamped with the blue “NBSC Student Pass”. NBSC Student Pass Arrival time………………………………. Departure time………………………….. Technician……………………………….. Comment…………………………………

The NBSC Booking Receipt  If the tablet needs to be booked in for service, the diary will be stamped with the red “NBSC Booking Receipt”. NBSC Booking Receipt Notebook is to be returned for repair on Date…………………….Time……………. Notebook service centre – Yes No Replacement issued – Yes No Hardware…………………………………… Software……………………………………. Comment……………………………………

Repaired Tablets  When a student collects a repaired tablet, his diary will be stamped with the green “Repaired Notebook Returned” stamp. Repaired Notebook Returned  As well as the blue “NBSC Student Pass”.

Damaged Tablets  If a tablet is damaged, it should be reported to the Service Centre as soon as possible.  An insurance claim will be lodged.  If the claim is accepted, the tablet repair will be covered by insurance; you only pay the $250 excess.  If the claim is denied, you will be invoiced for the full cost of the repair.

Damaged Tablet Demo

Protecting Student Data  Save work at regular intervals;  Ensure work is always saved in the designated folders or OneNote notebooks;  Ensure current work is backed up to memory stick every night; and  Ensure the ‘My Documents’ folder is backed up to memory stick every weekend.

Protecting Student Data Demo

Protecting Student Data 2  Whitefriars uses Microsoft’s Software Update Service to automatically patch the Windows operating system.  Whitefriars uses Microsoft’s System Centre Endpoint Protection for malware protection. Virus definitions are automatically updated via the College network.

Microsoft System Centre Endpoint Protection Demo

Using the tablet at home  Students need a place to use their tablet at home – preferably not the bedroom.  Care should be taken with lighting, seating (posture) and supervision.  Home devices such as USB printer, scanner or mobile phone may be connected.  Education related software you own may be installed.  The tablet is ready to connect to a home internet connection or a home network without any need to change the it’s configuration.

Using a Home Network  A home network provides a number of advantages, mainly the sharing of resources like internet access, printing and storage.  Student tablets are already configured to connect to most home networks – they should not need any reconfiguration.  Students can join their tablet to your home group.  If you have problems with the current tablet configuration consult Service Centre staff BEFORE changing any tablet settings.

Accessing Resources at Home Students can access a wide range of College resources from home via the internet, including:  ;  Class and subject workspaces, document libraries and student upload folders;  Class calendars;  Library catalogue; and  Technical support library.

Using the tablet at home Demo

Using the Internet at home  The internet is a wonderful resource but …..  The internet can be a very tricky place for teenage boys;  All internet access at home should be ‘supervised’ by an ‘interested’ parent;  Know what happens at their friends’ places.

Social Networking  No access at school;  Be interested and aware;  If you’re comfortable, get involved yourself;  Keep personal information to the minimum;  Don’t befriend people you don’t personally know;  Use the inbuilt security settings to maintain privacy;  The ‘Nanna Rule’.

Parent access  Parents and guardians have access to the College Intranet via their family account;  Access to student timetables, teachers, class workspaces and class calendars;  Full access to all resources used by students;  Access to current and past reports; and  Access to the Student, Curriculum and Parent Handbooks.

Demo Parent access to College resources

Conclusion Library Information Evening for Parents and Guardians Tuesday 19 May 2015

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