Information for 1:1 Program

1. Baimbridge College
MYDevice 2015
Years 7 – 12
A Managed BYOD Program

2. All information found here …
booklets, AUA, device portals …

3. MYDevice
This program is organised and supported by
Baimbridge College

4. New Students Years 7 and 8 in 2015
2 Options
Option 1
ACER B115 netbook &
TANC Bag
~ COST: $710.00
Option 2
ACER B115 netbook
with optional Touch
Screen & TANC Bag
~ COST $790.00

5. New Students Years 9 - 12 in 2015
3 Options
Option 1
ACER B115 netbook &
TANC Bag
~ COST: $710.00
Option 2
ACER B115 netbook
with optional Touch
Screen & TANC Bag
~ COST $790.00
Option 3
ACER P645 14” Laptop
& TANC Bag
~COST: $1150.00

6. Baimbridge College Device image
 “Image” refers to programs installed on the device
 Devices will be imaged with Windows 8.1 and the
EduSTAR image.
 Students will not be administrators on the devices
 Devices will be reset to factory settings if / when students
leave the school

7. Suppliers
 LWT - Learning With
Technologies
 Order portal:
 http://bc.orderportal.com.au
 Grangeburn IT
 Brown Street Hamilton
Or you may use another supplier PROVIDING
you buy the exact model and TANC Bag that
we require. Note warranty details if buying from
other suppliers. 3 year warranty required.

8. Suppliers – Repairs and warranty
 Recommended suppliers will give 3 years
warranty.
 For all repair and warranty issues devices will
need to be returned to the supplier.
 Non warranty repairs carried out by non-ACER
repairers will void the remaining warranty on the
device.

9. Device Delivery to school
 Devices purchased from the two recommended
suppliers will be delivered by the suppliers to
the school for imaging.
 Devices purchased from other suppliers will
need to be taken to the school for imaging.

10. Order date deadlines
For devices to be ready for the 2015
school year they will need to be
ordered promptly.
LWT suggest by mid January 2015 as
latest but no absolute order cut off.
Grangeburn IT order cut off 15th
December 2014

11. JACPlus – digital eBook package
All students in Years 7 - 10 are expected
to purchase the $100 digital resource
package. There are information sheets
with the booklist and links are on the
website or go to:
 https://parentportal.jaconline.com.au/baimbridge-college
Students new to the school will receive
log-in information
Orders expected by 18th December 2014

12. Financial Assistance
 Important update about the Schoolkids Bonus
 Legislation has passed to phase out Schoolkids Bonus payments. The
Schoolkids Bonus will continue until the end of 2016.
 The legislative change introduces an income test starting on 1
January 2015.
 To be eligible for the Schoolkids Bonus, you must either be a parent
or carer who gets Family Tax Benefit Part A for a dependent child.
 From 1 January 2015, eligible families will receive Schoolkids Bonus
in:
 2 instalments of $421 for each child in secondary school - a total of
$842 each year

13. Financial Assistance
 Southern Grampians No Interest Loan Scheme
 The Southern Grampians No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
is a specific program to enable eligible low income
people living in the Southern Grampians Shire to access
loan finance for approved education costs.
 NILS is run by Ozchild phone 1300 361 680

14. No Cost to families
 On-site technical support
 EduSTAR software
 Free wireless internet at the College when permitted by
class teachers
 Email account (to access JACPlus resources / Compass)
 All devices and batteries are covered by a manufacturer’s
warranty.
 The warranty covers manufacturer’s defects and normal use
of the device.
 It does not cover negligence, abuse or malicious damage.

15. Costs to families
Negligence, abuse or malicious damage to
the netbook will incur the associated costs for
repair or replacement.
Repairs are to be organised through supplier

16. Recommended Extras
1. Earphones / buds
2. USB back up devices
3. External mouse

17. Power supply management
All devices are to be fully
charged at the start of
every day.
The school will NOT provide
the opportunity for students
to recharge their devices.

18. Transporting devices to and from
school
Where possible bring to school in school bag to minimise the risk
of theft or damage.

19. Movement around the school
Always carry the netbook in its bag, over your shoulder.

20. Storage at school
Netbooks must be securely stored in a LOCKED locker.

21. Classroom use and expectations
There is an expectation that you will bring
netbooks charged to use every day.
The school uses monitoring software that registers and tracks student log-ins

22. Classroom use and expectations
There is an expectation that you will regularly
check both your email and compass. The
school uses Compass and email as a means of
communicating information. Students are
expected to regularly log in.

23. Staff will be documenting on Compass students who have not
brought netbooks to school. This will be followed up. There
will be a 3 strikes policy that operates.
Netbook use may be revoked for students breaking
agreements
There will be random “health checks” applied to all devices
throughout the year.
Classroom use and expectations

24. All devices will be imaged with LANSchool, a classroom
management program.
Netbook use will be revoked for students breaking
agreements
Classroom use and expectations

25. Acceptable Use Agreement
Students will not be issued with an netbook
until:
1. Both Parent/Guardian and student have attended an
information session
2. Both Parent/Guardian and student have signed the
Acceptable Use Agreement as part of the enrolment
process

26. Acceptable Use Agreement
Purpose
The netbook is to be provided as a tool to
assist student learning both at school and
at home.
The netbook is a TOOL not a TOY

27. Acceptable Use Agreement
Equipment
• The student must bring the device fully
charged to school every day.
• Power cords should be left at home.
• Files stored on the device or on the school’s
server are not private.
• If the student leaves the school the device
must be re-set to factory settings

28. Any problems, vandalism, damage, loss or theft of the
device must be reported immediately to the eLearning Co-
ordinator .
In the case of suspected theft a police report must be made
by the family and a copy of the report provided to the
school.
Parents will need to check their insurance under the
Parents’ Home Insurance Policies.
Acceptable Use Agreement
Damage loss

29. Acceptable Use Agreement
Damage loss
If a device is damaged or lost the
Principal or eLearning Coordinator
will determine whether replacement
is appropriate and / or whether or
not the student retains access to a
device for home use.

30. Appearance & Personalisation

31. Web 2.0 Applications
Students must keep themselves
and friends safe by not giving out
personal details, including full
names, telephone numbers,
addresses, images and passwords

32. Web 2.0 Applications
Students should be respectful in how they talk to and
work with others online,
Never participate in online bullying.
Use the technology at school for learning.
Use the equipment properly.
Don’t interfere with the work or data of another student.

33. Cyber Safety
Top Tips for Parents
Use the netbook in a central, communal place in the home – not a private
space like a bedroom.
Spend time with your child asking them to show you the places they use online.
Make this a regular, ongoing conversation.
Discuss strategies your child could use if they were upset by something sent or
posted online.
Set limits around mobile computer usage.
Set in place agreed levels of personal information your child can share online.

34. Cyber Safety
Top Tips for Parents
Encourage your child to think before they post information on line.
Encourage your child to question who they trust online as there is a chance
that people may not be who they say they are.
Remind your child of the importance of keeping their password secret
Make sure your child’s online profile is set to private
Try not to use the removal of technology as punishment for online issues

35. Non-school applications
As the students are not
administrators of the device
they will not be able to install
and use additional software.

36. Printing
At school, the devices will not be networked to school
printers.
Students can:
• Save to the Home drive on the server and print from
a school computer
• Save to USB and print from home
• Electronically submit work

37. Virus protection
The devices have Symantec antivirus software
installed on them.
The virus software will be upgraded from the
school network.
Students are recommended to follow the
guidelines in the information booklet.

38. Back up / Recovery
It is the students’ responsibility to back up to
USB or the server.
If the machine is faulty or needs to be re-
imaged, the technicians will not back up and
data will be lost..

39. Technical Support
Technical Support will be available daily from EB8
between the following hours:
8.30 am – 9.00 am (before school)
11.00 am – 11.30 am (recess)
1.00pm – 1.30 pm (lunch)
Students are not to go to the techs
during class time.

40. Edustar
The netbook is imaged with Edustar
software – approximated 85 software
programs .
See Edustar list in the information booklet.

41. Caring for the device
See Appendix 1
In the information booklet

42. Commonly asked questions
1. What can be added to an netbook?
Students are not administrators and cannot add or remove programs
2. Can we personalise the netbook?
Yes – for personally owned devices. No for school owned devices
3. Will my child be protected when using the netbook online?
At school yes; at home depends on filters set by parents
4. Does my home need internet access?
Technically no …
5. We already have an netbook or laptop. Can my child use that?
No. Only school approved and imaged devices can be used at school
6. What will happen if an netbook is lost, stolen or broken?
Contact the school

43. Distribution of netbooks
Netbooks will be distributed to all students
who have:
1. Attended the information evening with
their parent/ carer
2. Returned a signed Acceptable Use
Agreement

44. Thank
you
PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS