Portland Secondary College is excited to share with families our eLearning Strategy: BYOD

Vision Statement Each student at Portland Secondary College learns to develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills,

practices and attitudes necessary to be an engaged, robust 21st century citizen, capable of shaping our

future.

21st Century Skills Students in today’s schools enter a different world than that of their parents. “21st Century Skills” are

skills that build on traditional core subject areas and place higher demands on students, in areas

including:

Learning and thinking skills, such as problem-solving, creativity and collaboration;

Civic, cultural and global awareness;

Life skills, such as ethics and leadership;

Technology, information and media literacy.

By participating in a personalised computer program, students learn skills that will last a lifetime.

Technology by its nature tends to include problems that don’t have answers in the back of the book.

Learning to solve authentic problems when people are really depending on you is a true 21st Century

Skill.

Back in the classroom, this experience can empower students to reach beyond the walls of their school

and think beyond the next test. Reinforcing the belief that their voice and actions are important,

necessary and valued creates students who will go beyond a class assignment and become empowered,

global citizens of the 21st Century.

Why does my child need a computer?

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) provides students and families with the latest technology, software and

support to afford our students the greatest opportunity to succeed in their schooling by allowing

greater engagement and involvement in their learning. Students will learn to develop and demonstrate

the knowledge, skills, practices and attitudes necessary to be an engaged and robust 21st century citizen

who is capable of shaping our future.

1:1 programs (a personal portable computer for each student) are part of an international move

towards individualising learning, which can increase independence and self-initiated learning in

students and extend their learning beyond the classroom. Students who have their own computers have

been found to take greater pride and ownership over the knowledge they create, with a flow-on effect

of extending formal learning communities to include parents or carers, siblings and other people

important in students’ lives.

BYOD

In preparation for 2019 and beyond, Portland Secondary College is continuing the implementation of

BYOD – its eLearning strategy. The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program provides opportunities for

students to develop their ICT skills using familiar technology from home allowing families to decide the

best equipment. Our commitment to making Portland Secondary College an educational leader in ICT

has driven the adoption of the BYOD program.

What is BYOD?

In response to parent and student feedback on the 1:1 netbook program, Portland Secondary College

has expanded the options available for families that allow the use of a wider range of personal

technology. Advances in the way of curriculum is being delivered at the College, combined with growth

in ICT skills of both students and teachers, means we can move to this more contemporary model.

What does this mean for my family?

BYOD allows students to use a device chosen by them as a principle 1:1 device at school. It should be

noted that small mobile devices such as iPod, smart phones and eBook readers are not suitable as the

principle device; these however are permitted at school for personal use. Portland Secondary College

will provide access to the wireless network and the Internet for the principle 1:1 device but will not

provide any hardware support.

Cost to Families

BYOD has a cost for the family. Families can purchase from any vendor although we do have three

providers who all supply devices which meet the college’s recommended specifications.

Vendors:

Icon Investments Martin’s Computers Grangeburn Education

o An online purchasing portal can be accessed via the BYOD tab on the PSC website or at the following web address: http://grangeburn.com.au/byod

Recommended devices:

Laptop/Notebook Netbook

Families should ensure the device meets the minimum specifications published in this booklet and that the students have access to appropriate support for both maintenance and repair with insurance. It is also recommended that students have an appropriate bag to protect their device. Specifications and recommended devices can be viewed in the following pages. ANDROID, WINDOWS RT, WINDOWS 10 S and CHROME devices are NOT currently supported as a BYOD option.

Icon Investments 125A Percy Street Portland Vic 3305 Phone 03 55217970 Fax 03 55217978

BOYD 2019 Recommended Devices

Ollee ML 130S 13.3, 14” Silver Alloy Case Intel N3350 CPU 4GB Ram 128GB SSD HDD Web cam and WiFi 1 Year Warranty

Price $498.00 Inc. GST

Lenovo ThinkPad L470 14” Intel i5 CPU 4GB Ram 128GB SSD HDD Web cam and WiFi 1 Year Warranty

Price $928.00 Inc. GST

14-AC057TU

HP 250 56 Intel i3 CPU 4GB RAM 500GB HDD 15.5”, DVD 10/100 WLAN, BT Windows 10 1 Year Warranty

Price $598.00 Inc. GST

HP 254 G6 AMD E2-9000 14” Web Cam DVD 1TB 5400-rpm SATA 8GB RAM Windows 10 1 Year Warranty

Price $498.00 Inc. GST

Lenovo Thinkpad 13.3” Intel i5 CPU 14” 128GB SSD 8GB RAM Windows 10 3 Year Warranty

Price $828.00 Inc. GST

Lenovo Yoga 520 2 in 1 Intel 4415U 14” 128GB SSD 8GB RAM Windows 10 1 Year Warranty

Price $878.00 Inc. GST

Microsoft Surface Pro 128GB M 4GB No Pen Education

Price from $1,199 Inc. GST 128GB i5 4GB No Pen Education

Price $1,499 Inc. GST

Many more options available in-store and WEB www.icon-investments.com.au Extended Layby Now Available on BYOD Devices @ Icon for Xmas

Martins COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT

44b Percy St Portland Ph: 03 5521 1904 Fax: 03 5521 1907

LENOVO V110 14” CPU: INTEL CELERON N3350

RAM: 4GB RAM HDD: 500GB

O/S: WINDOWS 10 W/LESS: WLAN + WIFI + BT

SCREEN: 14” HD 1 YEAR WARRANTY

PRICE INC. GST $459.00

HP 245 G6 14”

CPU: AMD A9-9420 RAM: 8GB DDR4 HDD: 1TB HDD

O/S: WINDOWS 10 64BIT SCREEN: 14” HD

NETWORK: WIFI + Wired + BT WEIGHT: 1.85KG

1 YEAR WARRANTY PRICE INC. GST $559.00

MORE BRANDS AND STYLES AVAILABLE IN STORE

WE ALSO HAVE A HUGE RANGE OF LAPTOP BAGS IN STORE

LAYBY AVAILABLE

Acer Travelmate B118

11.6 Inch Touch Display

Pentium N4200 Processor

Intel HD Graphics

4gb DDR3 Memory

128gb Solid State Drive

Windows 10 Pro

3 Year Warranty

Price $749.00

HP Stream Pro 11 G4

11.6 Inch HD Antiglare WLED

Intel Celeron N3450 Processor

Intel HD Graphics

4gb DDR3L Memory

128gb Solid State Drive

Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit

1 Year Warranty

Price $579.00

HP ProBook 430 G5

13.3 Inch Display

Intel Core i5 Processor

Intel HD Graphics

8gb DDR4 Memory

256gb Solid State Drive

Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit

1 Year Warranty

Price $1099.00

PORTLAND SECONDARY COLLEGE

BYOD PROGRAM

*WARRANTY UPGRADES AVAILABLE

Apple MacBook Pro

2.3 GHz Dual Core Intel i5 Processor

8GB RAM

128GB Solid State Drive

Intel iris Plus Graphics 640

1 Year Warranty

*Price $1829.00

Apple MacBook Air

1.8 GHz Dual-Core Intel i5 Processor

8GB RAM

128GB Solid State Drive

Intel HD Graphics 6000

1 Year Warranty

*Price $1429.00

PORTLAND SECONDARY COLLEGE

BYOD PROGRAM

*UPGRADE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

‘Bring Your Own Device’ Program

Device Specification 2019 Hardware Specification If you are purchasing a device that is not on the list of recommended devices on the previous pages, it must meet all of the following requirements:

Form Factor (type of device) Laptop, netbook or convertible device. Physical Dimensions Recommended size 13” Operating System • Microsoft Windows 7**, Windows 8.1** or newer

• Apple MacOS X 10.8 or newer • Apple iOS 6 or newer for a tablet Note: Android, Windows RT, Windows 10 S and Chrome based devices are intentionally omitted from the Hardware Specification.

Wireless Compatibility All devices must support wireless. Processor Minimum Core i3 or above Hard disk space Minimum 128GB Solid State Drive (SSD) preferred

Additional Considerations: The following are not requirements of the Bring Your Own Device program, but are considerations, which you should direct your attention to:

Recommendations Maximum weight: 2kg

Minimum RAM (laptops): 4GB

Considerations Accidental loss and breakage insurance.

Software Specification Additionally, the device must meet all of the following functional requirements pertaining to software:

Operating System As per the Hardware Specification, above. Web browser Any modern web browser, Windows computers must

run Internet Explorer 11 or newer. Word processor Any word processor

Microsoft Office Word (Windows/Mac is available free to students from the school).

Spreadsheet package Any spreadsheet tool. (Windows/Mac) is available free to students from the school.

Security software Windows 7, 8 & 8.1 and MacOS X laptops should run: Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection, which is available free to students from the school.

** Please note that some software may be unsupported on operating systems older than Windows 10.

Commonly asked questions

How much will the computer cost?

The cost of the BYOD device is completely up to families; the growing variety of device types and

increasing competition between vendors affords families’ the ability to source a device, which meets

the needs of their student and the family budget.

Will my child be protected when using the mobile computer online?

At school, students accessing the internet will be protected by eSmart practices; cyber-safety, in a

filtered environment and with teacher supervision. At home, parents are strongly encouraged to

supervise any internet use and consider setting screen time limits to avoid overuse. Further cyber safety

tips will be available from Portland Secondary College or at http://www.cybersmart.gov.au

Does my home need internet access?

This is up to families but is preferable, as from 2016 Portland Secondary College has been implementing

an online student management system called Compass. This will allow students and families to access

timetables and allow stronger communication between home and school.

Students will also be able to access the information they need online when they’re at school, and use

the software loaded on the mobile computing device at home. Even when not connected to the internet

the mobile computers are still very useful tools for learning. Of course, if you have internet access at

home, and you’re happy for your child to share it, you are welcome to do so. At home parents should

have clear guidelines around internet access on any device their child uses.

Are there rules about using the mobile computer?

You and your child will sign an acceptable use agreement with the school.

Portland Secondary College will discuss the expectations and responsibilities of owning a mobile

computer with the students, and the college will also communicate these expectations to you.

Expectations may include:

how the mobile computer should be used, including what material is regarded as inappropriate

for students to access;

having the mobile computer at school daily;

having the mobile computer fully charged and ready for use at school each day;

guidelines about what, and how much, extra software can be loaded onto the mobile computer,

including information about the need to observe copyright laws.

Families are encouraged to develop a similar set of rules at home.

Can my child bring a laptop, netbook or tablet that we have already purchased?

This is acceptable however; devices should meet the minimum specifications as outlined in this booklet.

Please be aware that tablets such as iPad do not meet the specifications and as a result cannot perform

some functions such as printing at school. If your child is using a tablet as their 1:1 device in 2017 it

must have a physical keyboard attachment with separate keys for A – Z and 0 – 9 and which physically move

when depressed.

What will happen if a mobile computer is lost, stolen of broken?

Parents are expected to cover costs associated with the repair of malicious or accidental damage. Please

refer to the device warranty or contact the supplier. Privately owned devices are the total responsibility

of families. Portland Secondary College will accept no responsibility for damage or loss of any private

mobile computing device brought into the college.

Will there still be desktop computers at Portland Secondary College?

Portland Secondary College will continue to invest in its ICT program through the provision of one

classroom lab of computers.

How does privacy work under BYOD?

Schools have the right to check contents of media and items brought onto school property. We reserve

the right to search lockers, bags and any digital content on electronic devices if required. Such items

may also be temporarily confiscated if used inappropriately or, if students are being investigated by

staff.

How do I get more information?

Portland Secondary College will keep you up-to-date about the mobile computer projects through its

website, Compass, newsletters, email and parent information evenings.

School profile statement

At Portland Secondary College we support the rights of all members of the school community to be

provided with and engage in a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment. This extends to

the use of digital tools and online communities and is underpinned by our expectation of safe and

responsible behaviour of all members of the school community.

At our school we:

have a Student Engagement Policy that states our school’s values and expected standards of

student behaviour, including actions and consequences for inappropriate online behaviour

educate our students to be safe and responsible users of digital technologies.

raise our students’ awareness of issues such as online privacy, intellectual property and

copyright

supervise and support students when using digital technologies within the classroom and

establish clear protocols and procedures when working in online spaces including reviewing

and considering the safety and appropriateness of online tools and communities:

o Bullystoppers Duty of Care and Supervision

(www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/bullystoppers/Pages/prindutycare.aspx)

provide a filtered internet service but acknowledge that full protection from inappropriate

content can never be guaranteed

respond to issues or incidents that have the potential to impact on the wellbeing of our students

including those reported through online services

know that some online activities are illegal and as such we are required to report this to the

appropriate authority

support parents/guardians to understand safe and responsible use of digital technologies,

potential issues and the strategies that they can implement at home to support their child;

providing this Acceptable Use Agreement and current information from both the Department

of Education and Training and Cybersmart:

o Bullystoppers Parent Interactive Learning Modules

(www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/bullystoppers/Pages/parentmodules.asp

x)

o Parents Cybersafety guide (www.cybersmart.gov.au/Parents.aspx)

1-to-1 personal devices

Ownership

The device is owned by the parents/student but is made available for use as part of the school learning program.

Parents/students should be aware that files stored on the device are private but may be publicly accessed as part of learning programs.

Software and access

The school will provide information about standard software programs and applications required for installation on personal devices and will advise when new software or applications need to be purchased.

Parents are responsible for purchasing and installing new programs on personal devices. Parents are advised to set up a separate family account (not use their own accounts) to manage purchases for their child’s device.

The school will provide access to some software and applications through o eduStar (www.edustar.vic.edu.au/catalogue/Pages/SoftwareHome.aspx.) There is no

cost for this access.

School support Support will be provided for:

connecting the device to the school network, internet and other digital technologies set up and management of school, student email accounts all school-based software and associated issues with school applications.

Support will not be provided for:

connecting to home networks, the home internet, home printers, or other devices personal email accounts and settings software issues hardware issues.

Damage or loss of equipment

Parents are responsible for making sure the device is covered under their insurance, so that it can be replaced if lost or damaged and student learning is not interrupted.

The school must be notified if the device is damaged or lost so that a student’s learning program is not interrupted whilst being replaced.

User responsibilities Students are responsible for:

bringing portable devices fully–charged to school every day ensuring the device has appropriate virus protection backing up data securely carrying their device in an appropriate protective case at all times adhering to this Acceptable Use Agreement when using the machine, both at home and at

school, including during lunchtime or when not in the classroom.

Student declaration

When I use digital technologies and the internet, I agree to be a safe, responsible and ethical user at all

times, by:

Respecting others and communicating with them in a supportive manner; never writing or

participating in online bullying (e.g. forwarding messages and supporting others in harmful,

inappropriate or hurtful online behaviors).

Protecting my privacy; not giving out personal details, including my full name, telephone

number, address, passwords and images.

Keeping passwords secret. They are responsible for any activity on the network using their login

name.

Protecting the privacy of others; never posting or forwarding their personal details or images

without their consent.

Talking to a teacher or a trusted adult if I personally feel uncomfortable or unsafe online.

Talking to a teacher or a trusted adult if I see others participating in unsafe, inappropriate or

hurtful online behaviors.

Carefully considering the content that I upload or post online; knowing that this is a personal

reflection of who I am and what people think of me.

Investigating the terms and conditions of use (e.g. age restrictions, parental consent

requirements) and if my understanding is unclear seeking further explanation from a trusted

adult.

Confirming that I meet the stated terms and conditions and completing the required

registration processes.

Abiding by copyright and intellectual property regulations; requesting permission to use

images, text, audio and video and cite references where necessary.

Not downloading unauthorised programs, including games.

Not interfering with network systems and security, the data of another user or attempting to log

into the network with a user name or password of another student.

Not attempting to gain entry to the system under any other user name than their own except

where approved by the Information Services Manager.

Not attempting to delete, alter or corrupt any files other than those in their own folder.

Ensuring that no objectionable material is stored, displayed, downloaded or transmitted on

the system.

In addition, when I use my personal mobile devices (including my phone) I agree to be a safe,

responsible and ethical user at all times, by:

Keeping devices on silent during class times; only making or answering calls or messages outside

of lesson times (except when approved as part of a lesson).

Respecting the privacy of others; only taking photos or recording sound or video when others

are aware and formal consent has been provided as part of an approved lesson.

Respecting others and communicating with them in a supportive manner, including outside

school hours and in social contexts by not making harassing phone calls/text messages or

forwarding on messages.

Obtaining appropriate (written) consent from individuals who appear in images or sound and

video recordings before forwarding them to other people or posting/uploading them to online

spaces.

Acknowledgement

This Acceptable Use Agreement applies to all digital technologies and environments, including

(although not limited to):

school owned ICT devices (e.g. desktops, laptops, printers, scanners)

mobile phones and student owned devices

email and instant messaging

internet, intranet

social networking sites (e.g. Facebook)

video and photo sharing websites (e.g. YouTube)

blogs or micro-blogs (e.g. Twitter)

forums, discussion boards and groups (e.g. Microsoft Office 365)

wikis (e.g. Wikipedia)

vod and podcasts

video conferences and web conferences.

This Acceptable Use Agreement applies when digital technologies are being used at school, during

school excursions, at c amps and extra-curricular activities, and at home.

Signature

I understand and agree to comply with the terms of acceptable use and expected standards of

behaviour set out within this agreement.

I understand that there are actions and consequences established within the school’s Student

Engagement Policy if I do not behave appropriately.

Student name: ___________________________________________________________

Student signature: ______________________________________________________

Form Group: ______________

School: Portland Secondary College

School contact: Andrew Rogers or Leesa Hein

School contact number: 55231344

Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________________

Date: ______________________________

Please complete and submit this form to the General Office by December 14th 2018.