NB: Schools will need to customise before use • The following slides are available as a sample presentation to parents. • Please modify or delete as required to suit your school community or audience. • A number of these slides will require school specific information prior to use. • In the notes view, more detailed information is provided to assist you in the preparation of your school specific presentation. • Visit the BYOx web site for support materials and planning documents. BYOx Sample school parent presentation Topics • Why consider BYOx? • How will BYOx work at this school? • Student and parent responsibilities. Why consider BYOx? What is BYOx? • BYOx describes a digital device ownership model where students or staff use their privately owned devices to access the network and information systems in an educational setting. The ‘x’ in BYOx refers to: • the device • the software • the applications • the connectivity or carriage service. Why BYOx? • Information anytime and anywhere. • Maximising opportunity for success in school and beyond. A BYOx program promotes: • skills for 21st century • responsible digital citizenship • staff and students • investigating, creating and communicating using information communication technologies (ICTs) • operating with ICTs effectively and efficiently • engagement in learning. Specific benefits may include: • personalised learning • improved collaboration • greater choice and independence for students • increased enthusiasm for lifelong learning • seamless integration of technology between home and school • 24/7 access to learning • increased access to online instructional materials • using technology as a part of every day life. How will BYOx work at this school? School vision • School name has as its vision ….insert school or eLearning vision) (insert link to this information on school website) School name BYOx program • Provide a brief outline of 1-to-1 program including your pedagogical approach. Normalisation of ICT at school name • Activity 1 • Activity 2 • Activity 3 • Activity 4 • Activity… Equity • Comment 1 • Comment … How are the devices used in the classroom? • Curriculum driven Device selection model • Outline your device selection model Device connectivity • Wireless access provided? • Technical support provided? • Device registration? Technical solution • Outline your technical solution Security: Access to the internet on the school’s network • user authentication required (user name and password) • ‘Galactic’ filtering allows filters to be applied at a very specific level. Schools are able to match appropriate web content to different year levels and users. • school level access restrictions apply. Student and parent responsibilities Security: Access to the internet when not on the school’s network • sole responsibility of parent/family. • school filters do not apply when not on the school’s network. • home access is determined by the parent/family. Device use • Parents and students: • read and sign the BYOx charter • endorse the acceptable use agreement. Device security, theft and damage Parents and students are responsible for device security, care and maintenance so need to consider factors such as: • virus protection is mandatory for connection to the school’s network • protective bag/case • storage when not in use • accidental damage insurance • theft and loss insurance. Warranty • accidents happen • warranty period? • replacement device? • battery life? Battery charging • who is responsible? • workplace health and safety? Are students more distracted by having their own devices in school? • Conditions of use in the classroom • Classroom management practices Inappropriate device use • consequences • restrictions to use of device and school network access • Responsible Behaviour Plan. What if a student does not have a personally owned BYOx device? • What school access will be available? • Will a take-home option be available? Community engagement • information evenings • school website / online resources • parent forums • timelines for implementation. Q&A