eLearning at Taylors Lakes Secondary College

Differentiation 1:1 helps to support learning that is more active, engaging and student centered. Teachers incorporate “Flipped Classroom” – where students watch video tutorials at home and come to class to apply their knowledge. Students can access a range of online activities to work at their levels and own pace. Formative assessment tools to identify students’ current levels, needs, and feedback.

Acceptable Use Policy Policies to support College values and expected behaviours when using digital technologies Work with students to outline and reinforce the expected behaviours online The eSmart cybersafety program is reinforced across the College to ensure students are safe, responsible and ethical users and that they protect their privacy rights

Acceptable Use Policy Supporting students to develop digital literacy skills Conduct orientation sessions to support parents and students with the understanding of our acceptable use policy A filtered internet system whilst at school

eSmart and Compass Our College is an accredited eSMART school. eSmart education is delivered to students across all year levels. The curriculum scope and sequence for each year level is as follows: Year 7 Being Cyberfit & Cyberbullying Year 8 Online Safety, Image & Fair Use Year 9 Sexting, Cyberbullying & Digital Reputation Year 10 Copyright & Offensive/Illegal content Year 11 Identify Theft, Scams & Internet Safety Year 12 Digital footprint & e-Security

BYOD The three BYOD options available for new students allow them to connect to the College wireless network and mobile device management software and also provide appropriate levels of functionality to students to support their learning.

BYOD Option 1 Purchase your own device from a supplier organised by the College which is preinstalled with all relevant software and images. Device options include: Acer Travelmate Microsoft Surface Pro 4 MacBook Pro/Macbook Air

BYOD Option 2: Purchase or bring your own device that has been purchased totally independently of the College, which meets the minimum connectivity and functionality requirements Devices must have a minimum screen size of 9.7” Devices must run either full Windows 7 (or above) or iOS 6 (or above) or Apple El Capitan (or above) Have an advertised battery life of at least 6 hours Built-in camera Adequate internal storage capacity so as not to drain unnecessarily on the school Internet speed through excessive cloud transfer (100GB Minimum) Antivirus software must be installed and up to date at all times Students can obtain a copy of eduStar image (including Microsoft Office) through DET free of charge

BYOD Option 3: Purchase a used device (out of warranty) for $50. This would be a one off charge and the netbook would no longer be owned by the College.

Compass Compass School Manager is a school wide communication tool for all students, parents and teachers.

Compass Compass functions for parents include: Keep up to date with school news Check attendance Log or approve absences Monitor online learning tasks – Receive feedback on each summative assessment tasks Make online payments and give permission for participation in school events Communicate electronically with staff

View a live timetable including any excursions, room changes, etc. Compass functions for students include: View a live timetable including any excursions, room changes, etc. Access resources provided by teachers Access, submit and receive feedback on learning tasks Keep up to date with school news

Compass Compass functions teachers include: View a live timetable including any excursions, room changes, etc. Upload resources for students Collect and provide feedback on assessment tasks Keep up to date with school news Plan school events Book resources

Leadusers – to support teachers To assist new staff members with ICT related questions Short survey to identify staff’s ICT capabilities and goals To work 1 on 1 with individual teachers after identifying which areas of ICT they wish to learn To lead ICT workshops throughout the year