2. Welcome
Welcome to the parent information
session introducing the DER program at
Coffs Harbour High.
Tonight we will cover the following
topics:
Program background.
The laptops.
Usage in the classroom.
Program requirements.
Support arrangements.
3. DER – NSW. What is it?
The Digital Education Revolution is the
fulfilment of an election promise made by Kevin
Rudd in the lead up to the last federal election
to provide all students from years 9 to 12 with
access to a computer.
A federally funded initiative implemented by
relevant state authorities (i.e. DET-NSW)
Laptops rolled out each year to students in
year 9, starting in 2009
Laptops also rolled out to staff.
Includes major infrastructure upgrades,
teacher training and support networks.
4. DER NSW – Coffs Harbour
Laptops have arrived and have been commissioned
Rollout to students will occur on Thursday 1st March
2012
Students away will be caught up over the next couple
of days
Process is fairly well established, so few problems
expected.
TSO Introduction – Scott Heterick / Daniel Darwin
7. Laptops - Software
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Office Productivity Suite
Adobe CS5 Suite (Web Premium)
Filtered internet
No Facebook, Youtube, or Twitter
These aren't considered software for
learning
Much more! See https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/blog/9881-
digitaleducationrevolutionnsw/entry/dernsw_2012_device_update
8. Laptops – Supporting
Infrastructure
Wireless access points (WAP’s) installed
throughout the school
All learning spaces have access
Based on wireless N. Secure, reliable and fast!
Backup is the students responsibility
MyLocker available. Must be synchronised
regularly.
Otherwise use a USB key or external drive.
9. Laptops – Care and Safety
Wetsuit based cover - also laptop has a much more
rugged body
Offers good protection
Won’t stand up to mistreatment
Laptops must be ‘shutdown’ before being placed inside.
Anti-theft technology
Laptop can be disabled remotely if lost or stolen.
Safe usage at home
E.g. Don’t sit laptop on a pillow.
Bring to school fully charged.
Easily fits in a student’s bag.
Must be brought to school fully charged.
Make charging part of your routine.
Guides for safe usage are available. See the TSO.
10. In the Classroom
Provide unprecedented opportunity for
collaboration.
Not just within a class group. Perhaps regional,
national or even international collaboration is
possible.
Policies in place for appropriate use.
Ergonomics
Safe surfing & web filtering.
Teachers have undertaken professional learning
11. In the Classroom
Monday 5th March 2012 - Laptop Training Day
File Management
Making the most of Office 2010
Moodle & other Web 2 tools
OneNote
Better Searching and Referencing
12. The User Charter
An agreement between the student, parents/carers and
the school regarding use and care of the laptop.
Must be signed by both parents/guardians AND students
before a laptop can be issued.
14. Laptop Management
If a laptop is stolen...
Report to the TSO.
Complete an incident report.
Obtain a police report.
Deliver to the Principal/HT .
A laptop can be temporarily loaned to the student.
Stolen laptops will be disabled.
15. Laptop Management
If a laptop is lost...
Report to TSO.
Complete an incident report.
Fill out a statutory declaration.
Report to Principal/HT.
Temporary loans of spare laptops may be available.
16. Laptop Management
If a laptop isn’t working...
Report to TSO.
TSO will diagnose and fix if possible.
Otherwise will co-ordinate with vendors.
Malicious or accidental damage is NOT
covered by warranty.
Temporary loans of spare laptops may be
available.