When do we start?  Day 1, Term 1, 2015  Years 7-12  Phones, Tablets and Laptops

What is 21 st Century Learning?  Kincumber High School has adopted a platform of 21 st Century skills to inform our use of technology in learning and to prepare our students for a technological future.

Collaboration and Communication  Work cooperatively with others, at Kincumber High School and across the globe, embracing flexibility and compromise, to articulate a range of ideas in a variety of creative, digital forms.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving  Using various types of reasoning to apply to a range of contexts. Responding to challenges using conventional and innovative solutions.

Creativity and Imagination  Work creatively with others to invent and develop new and exciting concepts and ideas.

Global Digital Citizenship  Preparing students to participate in a an increasingly accessible worldwide network where an understanding of their own safety, rights and responsibilities is essential for a positive future.

This is pretty much how it’s going to work … (please excuse the Americanisms)

Student Responsibilities  In the BYOD program, students must:  sign the BYOD student agreement with their parent/carer before bringing their devices to school  attach a KHS BYOD sticker to show they are using an approved BYOD device (not compulsory for phones)  ensure their devices are safe and secure at all times  protect their devices using carry cases, screen guards, etc  use devices according to school and NSW DEC policies

It’s voluntary!  Participation in BYOD is absolutely voluntary. Families are not required to purchase a technology device to support their student's learning. Students and their families are free to choose a device that best suits them according to the school's BYOD specifications.

Recommended Devices  Please note: n 5Ghz standard. Devices that do not support this standard will not be able to connect.  Please note: The Department's Wi-Fi network installed in high schools operates on the n 5Ghz standard. Devices that do not support this standard will not be able to connect.

 Below are the devices that appear to work well within our school environment. Reported WorkingReported Not Working Apple iPad 2 / 3 / Air Apple iPhone 5 / 5s Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook Air Dell XPS Range Laptop Samsung Galaxy S3 / S4 Most Chromebook Models Google Nexus 4 / 5 / 7 (2013) / 10 Some Lenovo Laptops Some HP Laptops Some Toshiba Laptops iPhone 3 / 4 / 4s

Key Documents  Frequently Asked Questions – on the website  Student User Agreement – all student must sign and submit this “contract” before their device can be connected to the school’s Wi-Fi.  Kincumber BYOD Blog – linked to the school website on the BYOD page. Allows students and parents to access updates and information about BYOD at our school.