The Horry County Schools Personalized Digital Learning initiative aims to transform teaching and learning by providing personal computing devices to students in grades 3-12 over four years. The initiative envisions immersing students in rich digital learning experiences to develop skills like critical thinking, communication, and creativity that prepare them for college and careers. Students in grades 5-8 will receive iPads while grades 9-12 will receive Dell Venue tablets. A $25 technology fee helps cover accidental damage costs and allows high school students to take devices home. Strict rules govern appropriate device and internet use both at school and home to ensure student safety online and responsible use of technology.

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TRANSFORMING TEACHING AND LEARNING
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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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Fortune 500 Most Valued Skills
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Listening Skills
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Creative Thinking
Leadership
Oral Communications
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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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Getting to Know
The Device for 5-8
Grades 5 - 8
Apple IPad

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Getting to Know
The Device for 9-12
Grades 9 - 12
Dell Venue 11

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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 and
Responsibility

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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

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TRANSFORMING TEACHING AND LEARNING
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