Tablet PC Student and Parent Orientation Hill City High School August 28-31

What we’re going to cover tonight: Rationale Introduction to Tablet Machine General Care Software Guidelines for Use Consequences for Misuse Computer protection options Tech Help Room Resources Forms and Agreements Closing

Rationale We believe, like the State Department of Education, that the Tablet PC Computers will help students develop skills that are critical in our 21st century work world.

Rationale These 21st century skills include: Critical and creative thinking Problem solving skills Information and computer skills Interpersonal and self-direction skills Technology literacy

Rationale Benefits to students Increased access to Technology Increased Achievement Opportunities Ability to transfer knowledge across disciplines More student-directed learning Greater reliance on active learning strategies

Tablet vs. Laptop Main difference is the screen Writing surface Stylus Software

General Care General Precautions No food or drink near machine Always have the screen latched Keep free of writing, drawing, stickers, or labels Don’t leave in a car! Hot=bad! Cold=bad! Arrive at school with charged battery every day.

General Care Carrying the Tablet Always use the protective case Don’t put much else in case—pressure on screen Screen latched “in” when put away Tablet “off” or in “standby” mode before putting it in case Stylus put away before storing Tablet

General Care Screen Care Do not lean on the top of the Tablet when it is closed. Do not place anything near the Tablet that could put pressure on the screen. Do not place anything in the carrying case that will press against the cover. Do not place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid (e.g. pens, pencils, or disks). Clean the screen with a soft, dry cloth or anti-static cloth. Do not wear jewelry on the wrist or hand while using the Tablet, as these items may scratch the screen.

General Care Tablet ID and password All parts of the machine—Tablet, stylus, battery, and charging pack—have a unique serial number and have been recorded You will be given a password, and will be expected to change it to a “strong” password. Protect your work, and your password.

General Care In General, Take care of the Tablet It will be yours for your stay at HCHS Turn them in at the end of the Spring Semester Tablets will be cleaned and re-imaged over the summer You will receive your same Tablet in the fall

Software Machine level of control Students (and teachers) will not be allowed to install applications or download anything Classroom Management Software State accounts Communicate with teachers and other students

Guidelines for Use Primary use is as an educational tool Students will be expected to arrive at school every day with their Tablet and a fully charged battery Much like their textbooks and notebooks, students will need their Tablet for everyday use. Students leaving their tablet at home will need to phone a parent to bring their Tablet to school

Consequences for Misuse Tablets Left in Unsupervised Areas Students will be expected to have their Tablets with them in their carrying case at all times, or to have them secure in their lockers. Tablets left unsupervised are an easy target for theft. Unsupervised tablets will be confiscated by staff and taken to the Tech Help room.

Consequences for Misuse Tablets Left in Unsupervised Areas Unsupervised Tablet Offense Consequence 1Verbal warning 2Detention and letter to parent 35 days suspended tablet use and meeting with parent 410 days suspended tablet use and meeting with parent 5 Tablet use suspended for the remainder of the semester and meeting with parent 6 Tablet use suspended for the remainder of the year and meeting with parent

Consequences for Misuse Tablet Use Violation This is generally defined as using the Tablet for non-educational purposes, such as: Accessing or sending offensive or threatening material Promoting or soliciting for illegal activities Violating plagiarism rules or copyright laws Using the school network for commercial or financial gain Bullying or harassing another individual Sending or subscribing to mass servers, or generating “spam”

Consequences for Misuse Tablet Use Violation Consequence 1Official warning 2Suspension of Tablet Privileges for 5 days 3Suspension of Tablet Privileges for 10 days 4Suspension of Tablet Privileges for remainder of school year

Consequences for Misuse Network Violations These are things that compromise the integrity of the network for all users, such as: Attempting to log on to the Internet or network as a system administrator Sending, accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing pornographic or sexually explicit materials Installing, enabling, launching, or creating programs that interfere with the performance of the network, internet, or hardware technology resources Creating, uploading, or transmitting computer viruses Attempting to defeat computer or network security

Consequences for Misuse Network Violation Consequence 1Suspension of Tablet Privileges for 10 days 2Suspension of Tablet Privileges for remainder of school year Depending on the violation, students may also be referred to law enforcement authorities, and may also be subject to possible long term suspension or recommended expulsion from school.

Computer Protection Options The Hill City School District recognizes that with the implementation of the Tablet initiative there is a need to protect the investment by both the District and the Student/Parent. There are three areas of protection: Warranty Accidental damage protection Insurance

Computer Protection Options Warranty Gateway warrants the Tablets from defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty covers normal use, mechanical breakdown or faulty construction and will provide replacement parts necessary to repair the Tablet or Tablet replacement. The Gateway warranty does not warrant against damage caused by misuse, abuse, accidents or computer viruses.

Computer Protection Options Accidental Damage Protection Hill City School District has purchased through Gateway coverage to protect the Tablets against accidental damage Things such as liquid spills, accidental drops, and power surges Gateway will assess the Tablet damage and repair or replace the machine at no cost if the damage is determined to be accidental, infrequent, and within the protection guidelines

Computer Protection Options Accidental Damage Protection This coverage does not provide for damage caused by fire, theft, loss, misuse, intentional or frequent damage or cosmetic damage Incidences of damage after the 3rd occurrence will be deemed as carelessness. The student will be charged a fee based on the schedule described in the Use of Technology Resources Policy

Computer Protection Options Insurance Tablets that are stolen, lost or damaged by fire are not covered by the Gateway Warranty or the Accidental Damage Protection There are three options that are available for these types of losses, and the Student/Parent must commit to one

Computer Protection Options Insurance Option 1: No Insurance You agree to pay the replacement cost of the Tablet at a cost not to exceed $1300 should the Tablet be stolen, lost, or damaged by fire.

Computer Protection Options Insurance Option 2: Personal Insurance You will cover the Tablet under your own insurance policy, and in the case of a theft, loss or damage by fire, you agree to pay the District the amount received from your insurance company plus any additional amount needed to cover the Tablet replacement, not to exceed $1,

Computer Protection Options Insurance Option 3: School District Protection You choose to pay the school district an annual protection payment for coverage of theft, loss or damage by fire to the Tablet. $25.00/student or $50.00 for family coverage, when there are two or more children in high school using Tablet computers. The $25.00 payment is non-refundable.

Computer Protection Options Insurance Option 3: School District Protection This protection coverage has a $ additional charge per occurrence. This annual coverage begins upon receipt of the payment and ends at the conclusion of each school year. In cases of theft, vandalism and other criminal acts, a police report, or in the case of fire, a fire report MUST be filed by the student or parent for the protection coverage to take place. A copy of the police/fire report must be provided to the principal’s office.

Computer Protection Options Insurance Before the student can be issued a Tablet, one of these insurance options must be checked on the Tablet Computer Protection Agreement.

Tech Help Room Resources Tech Help Room Staff will be available during the school day to assist students with a variety of issues: Hardware maintenance and repairs Password identification User account support Operating system or software configuration support Application information Re-imaging hard drives Updates and software installations Coordination of warranty repairs Distribution of loaner Tablets and batteries

And Finally… What can you expect from your teachers: All teachers are working towards integrating the Tablets into their lessons Do not expect 100% Tablet use in every classroom All classes will be outfitted with projection screens, and many will be using smartboard technology

And Finally… We have 3 documents that parents and students need to read and sign before you will receive your Tablet: Use of Technology Resources Policy Tablet Computer Protection Agreement Student Responsibilities for Tablet Use