eCLASS A Teaching and Learning Initiative

What is eCLASS?  Digital C ontent, L earning, A ssessment & S upport S ystem  Picture an umbrella with all our current resources underneath it along with new resources and applications to enhance student engagement and the teaching and learning process.  GCPS is not adopting eCLASS; GCPS is creating eCLASS along with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. eCLASS

BYOD  B ring Y our O wn D evice  Digital Natives  It is not a technology initiative.  It is a teaching and learning initiative. eCLASS

FDES related to BYOD  Teacher access to the network with personally owned devices (Internet)  Limited access by students to the network for Internet usage on personally owned devices

What kind of access will students have?  Internet access similar to what they have when they log on to a school computer  We have some school-owned devices that can be used in our classrooms

How will devices be used?  Utilize digital content via teacher websites, the student portal and the internet  Read and reference digital e-books and online resources  Access online educational games and learning activities  Collaborate and communicate using online tools  BYOD is a TOOL not a learning outcome or source of entertainment!

What about security?  Network Security  BYOD awards the same set of permissions as if you are on a school computer.  Internet usage on the BYOD network is still monitored, as it is on a regular school computer.  Classroom Management  Teacher will communicate to the parents his/her BYOD plan and how it is going to be used  Classroom doors will be locked when class is not in the room  Students are responsible for their device although teacher will ‘remind’ them to keep their device secure.  Same Discipline procedures apply

BYOD  All users must agree to use the school network (and not personal 3G, 4G or other cell providers)  This ensures filtered, appropriate use  GCPS/FDES staff or teachers are not responsible for damages, fees, lost functionality, support, or costs associated with participating in BYOD  User is responsible for protecting the device at school, on the bus, at daycares or at school functions  Devices should be fully charged each night at home

What device is best?  We can not recommend, or endorse, a device for your family, but we can share some information to help inform your decision-making.  See our handouts for approved and non- approved devices

Common devices  Apple: iPad, iPad mini, iPod Touch, iPhone  BN: Nook HD  Google: Nexus  Kindle: Fire, Fire HD  Microsoft: Surface  Samsung: Galaxy Tab 2  Also smartphones, netbooks, and laptops  Smartphones no longer being used for cell service can access the network!  NON EXAMPLES: PSP, DSI, Digital Hand Games

Considerations  Price  Risk of loss or damage  Data (saving, storage space, data plan)  Ruggedness  Clarity  Response time  Operating system  Plays Adobe Flash?  Keyboard  Memory required  Battery life  Available apps

Preparing Your Student  Can your student do the following independently?  Turn the device on and off  Adjust the volume  Open & close Apps  Go to settings & select a Wi-Fi network  Launch & navigate the Web browser  Bookmark websites and go to the home screen and access bookmarks  Take a screenshot & access the photo library  Take a video & access the video library

Next Step?  Personally Owned Device Release Form must be completed  Have a conversation with your child  about responsible use  about sharing  about expectations