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Session Goals
Provide an
overview/update of
HCS PDL initiative
Provide an overview
of the fees and the
responsible use of
technology
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What is the 1:1 PDL?
Horry County Schools Personalized
Digital Learning (PDL) initiative
began in 2014 and will place personal
computing devices in the hands of
students in grades 3-12 over four years.
The new technological tools will enable
teachers to personalize education in
ways not possible before.
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Our Vision
To transform teaching and learning by
immersing all students in rich, authentic,
relevant, personalized digital learning
experiences that lead to college and career
readiness and enable deeper learning
across the disciplines.
Critical Thinking
Communication
Collaboration
Creativity
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The Right Thing?
This is more than just about giving students
devices. This is about changing the way
teachers teach and students learn. HCS PDL will
create transformational, digital-age instruction
that will prepare Horry County Schools children
to succeed in the 21st century and compete with
their peers around the world.
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Critical thinking and problem solving
Collaboration and leadership
Agility and adaptability
Initiative and entrepreneurship
Effective oral and written
communication
Accessing and analyzing information
Curiosity and imagination
21st
Century Skills
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Preloaded Apps for
2015-16 (grades 5-8)
Airwatch MDM Agent
Book Creator Free
Capstone Interactive
Destiny Quest
Edmodo
EdPuzzle
Follett Brytewave K-12
GoodNotes 4 - Notes & PDF
Google Classroom
Google Drive
Google Maps
iMovie
iTunes U
Keynote
Lerner Digital eReader
Nearpod
Numbers
Pages
Popplet Lite
Sketchpad Explorer
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$25 Technology Fee
Students who PAY the
Technology Fee:
are allowed to take devices home (HIGH
SCHOOL GRADES 9-12 ONLY)
pay an additional $25 for the first accidental
damage repair, $50 for the second accidental
damage repair and full cost of repair for all
subsequent accidental damage repairs during
the academic year
pay an additional $25 for device replacement
due to theft (requires formal police report)
pay full repair for all damage caused by
neglect or abuse
pay full replacement cost for loss due to
neglect
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$25 Technology Fee
Students who DO NOT pay the
Technology Fee:
– Are allowed to use the device at school only
– Pay full repair costs for all accidental damage
– Pay full replacement cost for loss due to theft
– Pay full repair for all damage caused by neglect or
abuse
– Pay full replacement cost for loss due to neglect
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What are repair fees if a student
chooses not to pay the $25 fee?
Like a textbook, responsibility for the loss or damage of a device,
even at school, is the responsibility of the student/parent. For
students who do not pay the initial $25 Technology Fee, costs for
damage are estimated at:
Broken Screen $150
Power adapter and cord $35
Case $25
Re-Synchronization due to violation of the Acceptable Use Policy $15
Broken/missing keys or destroyed keyboard $15 up to $115.
Replacement of the device could be $500 or more.
The $25 Technology Fee provides added protection against such
costs.
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Are students required to pay
the $25 Technology Fee?
We encourage families to pay the $25 fee to
avoid larger expenses throughout the year.
A $25 Technology Fee will help cover the cost
of possible needed repairs or replacement of a
device.
The fee is required of students in grades 9-12
who wish to take the devices home. Students in
grades 5-8 will leave devices at school.
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Rules for Device Care
Use school-issued case and bag
Keep food and drinks away from the device
Do not leave the device unattended
For students using the Dell Venue, the keyboard
should be attached when the student is not
seated. The keyboard is added protection for the
tablet in case of an accidental drop.
Do not stack books or other objects on top of
any device.The glass is fragile and will break
without proper care.
NEVER place a device on the floor or in a seat.
The glass is not meant to bend and it will break if
stepped on or sat on.
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Rules for Device Care
Handle the electronic device with care.
NEVER throw a carrying case that contains
a device.
DO NOT place a device in a book bag
containing other objects. Careful placement
in the carrying case is important.
NEVER use sharp object(s) on the device.
The screen is glass and is vulnerable to
cracking.
NEVER place heavy objects on top of the
device and avoid dropping the device.
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Internet Safety at School
During school hours, students use the
Internet only for education and research
purposes
Teachers monitor student Internet use in
class
Students are not allowed “free time” to
search the Internet
Students receive training on use of the
device and Internet safety through digital
citizenship workshops
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Student Safety Online
NEVER give out personal information
NEVER use parent’s credit card without permission
NEVER share passwords with anyone
(other than your parents)
NEVER arrange a face-to-face meeting
with someone you met online
DO NOT OPEN an email if you do not know who
sent it
DO NOT CLICK on banner ads or pop up ads on
websites
NEVER USE bad language or send threatening email
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What is at stake?
If you would not share it with your
family, DO NOT post it!
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The 10 Common Sense
Rules for Parents
Thanks to the good people at Common Sense Media for this list.
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School Internet Filtering
Filtering software installed on the HCS web
server blocks prohibited or inappropriate
sites.
Filter is in place at all times
Blocks websites based on content key words
Can block specific websites upon request
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Communication Tools
The district has provided student e-mail accounts.
Edmodo, Google Classroom and other approved social
media accounts may also be used by students when
communicating with their teachers, collaborating with
other students in their class and submitting
assignments.
Students will learn about copyright laws, intellectual
property and privacy through the use of these tools.
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Social Media
MONITOR all social media use at home
HCS filters block unsafe sites when at
school
Be aware of which social media sites your
student is using
Talk with your student about their digital
footprint
Be alert of any cyber-bullying and notify
school immediately if it involves another
student
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Responsible Use of Technology
Follow copyright laws (ex. music piracy)
Use appropriate language online
Students will make available all messages or
files upon administrator or teacher request
Like a textbook or a locker, HCS owns the
device. Students are only permitted to use it
for educational purposes
Administrators have the capability to
remotely view student devices
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What is Prohibited?
Resetting the device
Bypassing the filter
Tampering with district installed security
settings
Using another student’s username or password
Sharing passwords (other than with parents)
Downloading or installing apps that have not
been approved
Tampering with hardware
Inappropriate material:
Unacceptable in a school setting
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Q&A
Please share any comments
or questions you may have.
We will be asking parents and
students to complete various
surveys during the year. We
encourage you to respond and
appreciate your feedback.
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Technology Resources
for Parents
HCS Personalized Digital Learning
Common Sense Media
ISTE Standards for Students
In 1970, these were the most valued skills Fortune 500 companies were look or in employees. Note the ones that appear in orange and where they are on this scale.
Oral Communications, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills.
Today, these skills moved to the top of the list.
With help from the PDL(Blended Learning) Initiative it is our hope that students be more equipped with these skills: Oral Communications, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Interpersonal Skills and be better prepared for the future.
To prepare students for college and careers, it is our responsibility to ensure they have the tools necessary to be successful.
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Students in grades 6-8 received the Apple in the 2013-14 school year. The iPad comes with a school issued case. The purpose of the case is to protect the iPad, especially while the iPad is being
transported. The iPad must remain in the school issued protective case at all times. No stickers or any other items should be attached to the iPad itself unless placed there by school staff.
Refer parents to the district’s PDL website for additional information about care and maintenance of the device.
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FOR MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ONLY – DELETE IF HIGH SCHOOL
Students devices comes equipped with a number of apps to assist in their learning.
AirWatch will allow teachers to monitor the apps that are installed
A student’s responsibility for a device is no different than their responsibility for a textbook. Students who abuse or misuse textbooks have always been held responsible for their actions through disciplinary action and financial responsibility.
These are the rules for device care that teachers will be reminding students of every day. Parents can help by extended these rules to locations away from school.
These are the rules for device care that teachers will be reminding students of every day. Parents can help by helping to enforce these rules at locations away from school.
Students will participate in digital citizenship lessons and activities prior to receiving a device. Some of the topics include: Care of Use of Technology, Cyberbulling, Online Safety & Security, Protecting Your Personal Information, The Digital Footprint, Choices & Behavior and Impact of Words & Actions. Families interested in more information about internet safety should visit www.commensensemedia.org.
At school, inappropriate websites will be blocked using the district's filtering application. Students are expected to follow the Acceptable Use Policy and report any accidental inappropriate material to their teacher or administrator.
Please review and help us reinforce these safety tips by periodically reviewing them often.
These rules are non-negotiable and are designed to protect our students.
This is what we tell our students……..You can help by reinforcing it at home. THINK before you POST.
Commonsensemedia.org is a great place to find advice for parents.
Filters prevent access to inappropriate sites; however, they are not foolproof. Students who intentionally access inappropriate sites or try to work around the filtering system will be disciplined accordingly.
Talk with your student about what they are doing in their classes at school. Ask them to show you how they use these tools.
HCS filters block unsafe sites, but students can access them through their smartphones.
Be aware of which social media sites your student is using (Twitter, Vine, Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, Tumblr etc.)
Talk with your student about their permanent digital footprint (digital footprint is any and all information about a person in the internet)
Be alert of any cyber-bullying and notify school immediately if it involves another student
Examples of social media
Twitter
Facebook
Linkedin
Foursquare
YouTube
Instagram
Pinterest
h. Snapchat
What is “responsible use of technology? It is the rules to follow and the etiquette, to follow the law and to avoid hurting others on the internet.
We expect our students to follow the same code of conduct on the internet as we they do in the classroom.
Improper use of technology will result in consequences and will be handled as any other discipline issue is handled.
These are common sense rules to respect others and HCS property. Please refer to your schools code of conduct and the district’s acceptable use policy.