Personal Learning Device (PLD) Briefing for Parents

7 May 2021 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Zoom Webinar

Overview1. National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP)2. Learning with a Personal Learning Device at SJC

3. Device and Funding Information4. Supporting Students in the Safe and Effective Use

of the Devices

5. Role of DMA in Supporting Student Learning

6. Additional Resources 7. What’s Next? Timeline for Parents to follow-up

1. National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP)

1. The NDLP was launched in March 2020 to make digital learning inclusive by equipping students with the digital literacies to be future-ready.

2. Under the NDLP, MOE announced in 2020 that every student will own a school-prescribed personal learning device (PLD) by end-2021. Singapore Citizen students can use their Edusave Account to pay for the PLD.

1. The National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP)

Enhance Teaching and Learning

Support the Development of Digital Literacies

Support self-directed and

collaborative learning

The use of the personal learning device for teaching andlearning aims to:

Intended Outcomes of the PDLP

2. Learning with a Personal Learning Device

(PLD) at SJC

Tech affordances at SJC:

Students will be empowered to be more self-directed in their learning

- Teachers are able to curate a wealth of multi-media resources (e.g. 3D simulations, videos, applets) and online materials (e.g. NYTimes online, Duduonline, Comma online) for tech-enabled differentiated learning for students to pace their learning in class, and on the go,

- Students are empowered with the tools to do research into areas of interest

Technological Scaffolds that are strengthened by PLDs

Teachers are able to further customise learning for studentsthrough digital scaffolds that enable Differentiated Instruction and Assessment for Learning to strengthen students’ Collaborative Learning andMetacognitive Thinking Skills.

Tech affordances through PLDs:

Explicit opportunities to develop our students’ Digital Literacies and New Media Literacy Skills

Opportunities to guide our girls to - Be discerning consumers of

information on the web,

- Social media users who are able to contribute positively and creatively to digital content,

- Practice safe cyber usage habits.

3. Device and Funding Information

Intel N4120 processor, 8GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 11.6” Screen Size

Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen

CHIJ SJC’s Personal Learning Device

Funding Support for all eligible Singaporean students

Edusave Cost of Lenovo 500eChromebook

April 2020 top-up $200/-

$518.90

May 2021 top-up $200/-Annual Edusave contribution (2021)(Secondary Students)

$290/-

Total top up provided $690/-

Intel N4120 processor, 8GB RAM, 64GB Storage,

11.6” Screen Size

• Enhanced Bundle speciallyavailable to schools comes with 3 –year insurance and a 3-year warranty

• 2 repairs or 1 replacement claim are included in this bundle.

CHIJ SJC’s Personal Learning Device

CNET Review: https://www.cnet.com/reviews/lenovo-500e-chromebook-review

Insurance Coverage The package includes a 3-year warranty, and 3-year insurance which includes:

Insurance Coverage

• Fire• Lightning• Power Surges• Accidental e.g water spillage, drop etc• Theft due to forcible entry (claim has to be supported with

police report from any neigbhouring police post)• Robbery

* Accidental loss will not be covered by insurance.

1. For students on MOE-FAS, subsidies are available even ifthere is insufficient Edusave balance. The cash out-of-pocket will be $0.

2. Subsidies will be provided for SC students who needsupport, particularly those whose Gross HouseholdIncome (GHI) is below $4,000 or Per Capita Income (PCI)#

is below $1,000.

3. For more details on financial assistance, please approachthe school.#PCI is GHI divided by the number of household members.

Additional Funding Support for Singapore Citizen (SC) Students

1. Permanent residents (PR) and international students(IS) who need support could apply for subsidies,particularly those whose Gross Household Income (GHI)is below $4000 or Per Capita Income (PCI)# is below$1000.

2. For more details, please approach the school.

#PCI is GHI divided by the number of household members.

Funding Support for PR and IS

Intel N4120 processor, 8GB RAM, 64GB Storage,

11.6” Screen Size

PLD supporting software applications

Student ICON

T&L Affordances

Device Functionality Short boot up time, Longer battery life (9 to 11 hours), Responsive EMR stylus for inkingMilitary Grade Durability

Affordability for all students

1. Resetting of student iCON and SLS passwords

2. Trouble-shooting of device issues3. Solve connectivity issues

Onsite Technical Support for Student’s Devices

Technical Support for Student’s Devices should the chromebooks need to be repaired e.g. a cracked screen due to misuse.

FAQs from Parents1. How much is the device?2. What is covered in the warranty?3. What happens to the device after my child

graduates? 4. Will my child need to purchase software for

their devices? 5. Will my child be able to choose to pay

more to buy a much more high-end chromebook/ an ipad or use her own ipad?

4.Supporting Students in the Safe and Effective Use of the Devices

The school has measures in place to enable a safe and conducive learning environment for students in the use of PLDs for teaching and learning, e.g.

• Classroom management and routines• Educating students on Cyber Wellness• Device Management Application (DMA)

Supporting Students in the Safe and Effective Use of the Devices

Classroom Management and RoutinesA common set of classroom routines will be shared with ourstudents to guide student-behaviour and this includes:

1. Establishing routines for students to ensure that theirdevices are fully-charged before the start of the day.

2. Preparing and setting up the device before the nextteacher enters the classroom

3. Caring for the device to minimize damage4. Safekeeping of the PLD in the lockers when it is not in use5. Observing online etiquette where students practice

respect for others by displaying positive online behaviours

Lockers for PLDs in SJC

Safekeeping of the PLD in the lockers when it is not in use.

Students should bring home the devices at the end of the school day so that they can utilise them for learning at home.

Educating students on Cyber WellnessMOE has made significant changes to the Character andCitizenship Education. Cyber Wellness lessons will featuresignificantly in the CCE2021 lessons.

Topics covered in the Cyber Wellness lessons include:• Cyber Use• Cyber Identity• Cyber Relationships• Cyber Citizenship• Cyber Ethics

Cyber Wellness Education

The school also has strategies to enable school-wide implementation of CCE. These include:

• Promoting a Peer Support Culture, by nurturing Peer Support Leaders

• Promoting Cyber Wellness through the participation of National Cyber Wellness Advocacy Challenge 2021

• Understanding Cyber Security with IMDA Lab on Wheels

Cyber Wellness Education

In addition, through various programmes in school, students will continue tolearn to be respectful, safe, and responsible users of technology.

Cyber Wellness Education

• The Device Management Application (DMA) software willbe installed on all students’ devices to provide a safelearning experience for your child, and to prevent misuseof the device.o Installation of the DMA will be performed after the collection of the device.

Students will be guided on the installationo This applies to both devices purchased through the school and pre-existing

student-owned devices

• The DMA will be funded by MOE and will be uninstalledfrom the device when your child graduates/leaves theschool.

Device Management Application

5. Role of DMA In Supporting Student Learning

The Device Management Application (DMA) software consists of the following three components:

• Mobile Device Management Service• Classroom Management Service• Usage Management Service

Components of DMA

• We would like to partner parents to ensure that students are well supported in their use of technology for learning

• As parents, you can help in the following ways:

o Model good digital habits for your child.

o Know your child well, and have conversations with your childabout safe and responsible use of technology.

o Set ground rules for internet use.o Navigate the internet together to understand their usage.

Parents’ Role

To support you in keeping your child safe online, you may referto these additional resources:• Parent Handbook (I) on Learning with a PLD• PARENT HANDBOOK (I) ON 1-TO-1 LEARNING• Parent Kit on Cyber Wellness for Your Child

(https://go.gov.sg/moe-cyber-wellness)• MOE Cyber Wellness Programme

(https://www.moe.gov.sg/programmes/cyber-wellness/ )• Media Literacy Council (https://go.gov.sg/better-internet-sg)• National Library’s Learning & Information Literacy Resources

(https://sure.nlb.gov.sg/ )• TOUCH Community Services (https://help123.sg)

6. Additional Resources for Parents

For more tips, check out MOE’s Parent Kiton cyber wellness by scanning the QR code

Additional Resources for Parents

7. What’s Next?

Timeline for Parents to follow-up

Time Frame Activity

7 May 2021 Issuance of following forms via Parent Gateway:• Letter to Parents for PDLP Procurement • Consent for Use of Edusave (for SC only)• Authorisation for Collection of PLD • Application for Subsidy (Hard copy forms from FTs)

8 – 16 May 2021

Submission of relevant forms listed above

May Procurement of PLDs

June Issuance of School Bill, payment via GIRO/ AXS/ Cash/ Cheque (for PRs/ IS)

End of Term 3 Collection of Devices by students in school

Timeline

Parents with SingPass can access the Letter to Parents for Procurement to indicate your consent via the following link:

https://go.gov.sg/pdlpadmin

* Parents without Singpass can request for the hardcopy letter via your child’s form teacher.

Letter to Parents for Procurement

Your child will be collecting her device by end of Term 3.

• Should you be concerned that your child will not be able to properly verify the condition of the computing device, please arrange to either collect the computing device personally or appoint an adult proxy.

• Please approach the school for further advice or clarification if you would like to make this arrangement.

Collection of Devices

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