Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) . . .
Student learning at St John’s College is engaging and personalised. Young men at St. John’s College develop competencies to enable them to become confident, self-directed and collaborative learners through the effective use of ICT. They will also become ethical and responsible users of ICT. This will enable them to be problem solvers and positive contributors to our society in the 21st Century. All learning will be encompassed within Marist and Catholic values.
WHY BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY? (BYOT)
A core goal of the College is that every student shall have the best learning opportunities possible. It is with this goal in mind that St John’s has embarked on a BYOD initiative.
At St John’s College we understand that the 21st century is a time of rapid change. It therefore provides exciting, but challenging opportunities for our students and teachers. The 21st century is a period where technology is becoming enmeshed within our daily lives and tasks, and the access to information is almost instantaneous through wireless internet. This access to an anytime, anywhere “space” provides teachers with an opportunity to challenge students with rigorous, personalised, academic experiences that embrace emerging technologies. It also provides opportunities for learning to occur in ways that were not previously possible. It is important to note that we do not wish to dictate what type of technology students use for their learning, nor do we advocate that learning only occurs through the use of technology – there is, at times, still a need for paper and pen.
The below files you can download for more information. The BYOT Booklet has all the information you need to get started and the Login Information file has all the information you need to connect to the school network, printing etc.
A core goal of the College is that every student shall have the best learning opportunities possible. It is with this goal in mind that St John’s has embarked on a BYOD initiative.
At St John’s College we understand that the 21st century is a time of rapid change. It therefore provides exciting, but challenging opportunities for our students and teachers. The 21st century is a period where technology is becoming enmeshed within our daily lives and tasks, and the access to information is almost instantaneous through wireless internet. This access to an anytime, anywhere “space” provides teachers with an opportunity to challenge students with rigorous, personalised, academic experiences that embrace emerging technologies. It also provides opportunities for learning to occur in ways that were not previously possible. It is important to note that we do not wish to dictate what type of technology students use for their learning, nor do we advocate that learning only occurs through the use of technology – there is, at times, still a need for paper and pen.
The below files you can download for more information. The BYOT Booklet has all the information you need to get started and the Login Information file has all the information you need to connect to the school network, printing etc.
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“Both proponents and opponents of educational technology agree that the full effects of technology in schools cannot be fully realized
until the technology is no longer a shared resource”.
Oppenheimer, 2003; Papert, 1992, 1996
“Our goal must be to find ways in which children can use technology as a constructive medium to do things that they could not do before;
to do things at a level of complexity that was not previously accessible to children.”
Prof. Seymour Papert
Mathematician, Scientist, Educator
until the technology is no longer a shared resource”.
Oppenheimer, 2003; Papert, 1992, 1996
“Our goal must be to find ways in which children can use technology as a constructive medium to do things that they could not do before;
to do things at a level of complexity that was not previously accessible to children.”
Prof. Seymour Papert
Mathematician, Scientist, Educator
General Device Specifications . . .
What is the “D” in BYOD?
For the purposes of BYOD, the “D” stands for any technology that is a privately owned personal, portable computing device which is wireless capable. This includes laptops, netbooks, chromebooks, tablets (Android, Apple and Microsoft) and smartphones.
To help parents make decisions about what technology is needed, the school has set minimum specifications. The underlying principles will hopefully guide parents when selecting equipment:
Minimum device specifications:
Operating system: Windows, iOS, OSX, Android
Screen size: minimum of 10 inches
Battery life: minimum of 5 hours (continuous use)
Wireless capable – 802.11 n/ac
Keyboard: external (Recommended)
Memory (RAM): 4GB
Internal storage: 16GB
In the case of 10 inch+ tablets we recommend that the student have an external keyboard that can connect to the tablet.
Recommended device:
Because the school has a Windows server and has adopted Microsoft 365 as its cloud solution, we recommend devices that run the windows operating system.
Access - Network / Infrastructure
All students may bring their own personal, portable computer (BYOD) to school during any teaching and learning day. The BYOD wireless network will provide filtered Internet access, but will not give access to school servers or the College's Local Area Network (LAN). This means students will not be able to access drives which exist on the school's LAN. Instead, each student will have access to the College’s Microsoft 365 cloud solution. This provides each student with 1TB of online storage and the use of office web based applications. Any files which currently exist on the school server can be synced or saved to MS 365.
In 2018, it is expected that all Year 9 to Year 12 students will have their own device that they bring to school. Year 13 students are welcomed and encouraged to take part in this initiative.
Teachers and other staff, are not responsible for configuring personal devices to access the school network, although help will be given to students at the start of the year. Users may not use their personal device to access the St John’s College network via a hardwired connection.
Policy and Procedures
St John’s College has the right to protect its network and technical resources. Any network user who brings his own personal device on to school property is required to adhere to the Digital Citizenship Agreement and Cyber Safety Agreement. In line with the Cyber Safety Agreement, such device is subject to seizure should the school suspect that the user is in breach of these agreements as they pertain to legal and responsible use and the safety of the user and other students.
The downloading or uploading of illegal material, or inappropriate content, is prohibited. This is especially relevant for material covered by copyright.
BYOT participants are prohibited from sharing personal computing devices, creating “hot spots”, and deliberately tampering with the schools network infrastructure or the personal computing devices of other students or staff.
The Student Digital Citizenship Agreement and Cyber Safety Agreement will be reviewed and adopted on an annual basis.
It remains the responsibility of the students to ensure the safety and security of their passwords. If they suspect that their password has been compromised they should see the school IT technician or the Assistant Principal as soon as possible.
Personal technology must be charged prior to bringing it to school and run off its own battery while at school. No plugging devices in to school AC power receptacles.
No device (including phones) is to be used outside the classroom during intervals or lunch time.
Security and Damage
It is the joint responsibility of school personnel and the parent or guardian of each student to educate the student about his responsibilities regarding the safekeeping of his personal technology and to establish expectations when using such technology.
St John’s College are not liable for any device stolen or damaged while at school or involved at a St John’s College event. Responsibility to keep privately owned devices safe and secure rests with the individual owner. It is therefore recommended that parents/guardians ensure that personal devices brought to school are covered by insurance. If a device is stolen or damaged, such incidents will be handled through the Assistant Principal and dealt with in the same manner as other personal property that is damaged or stolen.
Where possible, St John’s College will endeavor to provide secure locations for students to leave their devices during intervals and lunch times.
Software for Learner Devices
St John’s College has signed up for Microsoft Office 365. This will enable all of our learners to access, and download, the Office programs below onto their PC/laptop/device. Students can download the software on up to 5 devices for free.
Students will be able to access, edit, and view Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents on iPhones, Android phones, and Windows Phones. They will also be able to use the OneNote app, the Outlook Web App, Lync Mobile, and SharePoint Newsfeed apps on most devices.
* Office for Mac/iPad and Android does not include Publisher and Access.
To access this free software
Learners will need to go to the Office 365 login at: https://portal.office.com
And type in their school email address in full: eg Bobsmith@stjohns.school.nz
And then their school password
For the purposes of BYOD, the “D” stands for any technology that is a privately owned personal, portable computing device which is wireless capable. This includes laptops, netbooks, chromebooks, tablets (Android, Apple and Microsoft) and smartphones.
To help parents make decisions about what technology is needed, the school has set minimum specifications. The underlying principles will hopefully guide parents when selecting equipment:
- Portability – easy to carry around during the school day.
- Wireless capability
- Battery charge – battery must not need recharging during the school day.
- Fit for the purpose of learning, i.e. will run basic office applications, will connect to the internet, will allow the student to easily interact with the internet and easily create learning artifacts or learning objects (documents, podcasts, vodcasts, video clips, presentations, diagrams, images) – See device guide in appendix A.
Minimum device specifications:
Operating system: Windows, iOS, OSX, Android
Screen size: minimum of 10 inches
Battery life: minimum of 5 hours (continuous use)
Wireless capable – 802.11 n/ac
Keyboard: external (Recommended)
Memory (RAM): 4GB
Internal storage: 16GB
In the case of 10 inch+ tablets we recommend that the student have an external keyboard that can connect to the tablet.
Recommended device:
Because the school has a Windows server and has adopted Microsoft 365 as its cloud solution, we recommend devices that run the windows operating system.
- Touch screen capable – This allows students to use a stylus to write on their screens allowing them to annotate notes and diagrams easily.
- Operating system: Windows 10
- Screen size: 11.1 inches to 14 inches
- Battery life: 6 hours (continuous use).
- Keyboard: External keyboard
- Memory (RAM): 4 GB
- 32GB internal storage with an SD expansion slot. Alternatively, 250GB hard drive
Access - Network / Infrastructure
All students may bring their own personal, portable computer (BYOD) to school during any teaching and learning day. The BYOD wireless network will provide filtered Internet access, but will not give access to school servers or the College's Local Area Network (LAN). This means students will not be able to access drives which exist on the school's LAN. Instead, each student will have access to the College’s Microsoft 365 cloud solution. This provides each student with 1TB of online storage and the use of office web based applications. Any files which currently exist on the school server can be synced or saved to MS 365.
In 2018, it is expected that all Year 9 to Year 12 students will have their own device that they bring to school. Year 13 students are welcomed and encouraged to take part in this initiative.
Teachers and other staff, are not responsible for configuring personal devices to access the school network, although help will be given to students at the start of the year. Users may not use their personal device to access the St John’s College network via a hardwired connection.
Policy and Procedures
St John’s College has the right to protect its network and technical resources. Any network user who brings his own personal device on to school property is required to adhere to the Digital Citizenship Agreement and Cyber Safety Agreement. In line with the Cyber Safety Agreement, such device is subject to seizure should the school suspect that the user is in breach of these agreements as they pertain to legal and responsible use and the safety of the user and other students.
The downloading or uploading of illegal material, or inappropriate content, is prohibited. This is especially relevant for material covered by copyright.
BYOT participants are prohibited from sharing personal computing devices, creating “hot spots”, and deliberately tampering with the schools network infrastructure or the personal computing devices of other students or staff.
The Student Digital Citizenship Agreement and Cyber Safety Agreement will be reviewed and adopted on an annual basis.
It remains the responsibility of the students to ensure the safety and security of their passwords. If they suspect that their password has been compromised they should see the school IT technician or the Assistant Principal as soon as possible.
Personal technology must be charged prior to bringing it to school and run off its own battery while at school. No plugging devices in to school AC power receptacles.
No device (including phones) is to be used outside the classroom during intervals or lunch time.
Security and Damage
It is the joint responsibility of school personnel and the parent or guardian of each student to educate the student about his responsibilities regarding the safekeeping of his personal technology and to establish expectations when using such technology.
St John’s College are not liable for any device stolen or damaged while at school or involved at a St John’s College event. Responsibility to keep privately owned devices safe and secure rests with the individual owner. It is therefore recommended that parents/guardians ensure that personal devices brought to school are covered by insurance. If a device is stolen or damaged, such incidents will be handled through the Assistant Principal and dealt with in the same manner as other personal property that is damaged or stolen.
Where possible, St John’s College will endeavor to provide secure locations for students to leave their devices during intervals and lunch times.
Software for Learner Devices
St John’s College has signed up for Microsoft Office 365. This will enable all of our learners to access, and download, the Office programs below onto their PC/laptop/device. Students can download the software on up to 5 devices for free.
Students will be able to access, edit, and view Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents on iPhones, Android phones, and Windows Phones. They will also be able to use the OneNote app, the Outlook Web App, Lync Mobile, and SharePoint Newsfeed apps on most devices.
* Office for Mac/iPad and Android does not include Publisher and Access.
To access this free software
Learners will need to go to the Office 365 login at: https://portal.office.com
And type in their school email address in full: eg Bobsmith@stjohns.school.nz
And then their school password
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