HCS PDL Parent Presentation

Personalized Digital Learning Initiative #hcspdl

TRANSFORMING TEACHING AND LEARNING#hcspdl

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Session GoalsProvide an overview/update of HCS PDL initiative

Provide an overview of the fees and the responsible use of technology


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.


Our VisionTo 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.


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


Getting to Know The Device for 5-8

Grades 5 - 8Apple IPad


Getting to Know The Device for 9-12

Grades 9 - 12Dell Venue 11


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


$25 Technology FeeStudents 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 yearpay an additional $25 for device replacement due to theft (requires formal police report)pay full repair for all damage caused by neglect or abusepay full replacement cost for loss due to neglect


$25 Technology FeeStudents 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


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 $150Power adapter and cord $35Case $25Re-Synchronization due to violation of the Acceptable Use Policy $15Broken/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.


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.


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.


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.


Internet Safety and Responsibility


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


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


What is at stake?

If you would not share it with your family, DO NOT post it!


The 10 Common Sense Rules for Parents

Thanks to the good people at Common Sense Media for this list.


School Internet FilteringFiltering software installed on the HCS web server blocks prohibited or inappropriate sites.

Filter is in place at all timesBlocks websites based on content key words

Can block specific websites upon request


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.


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


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


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


Q&APlease 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.


Technology Resources for Parents

HCS Personalized Digital Learning

Common Sense Media

ISTE Standards for Students

http://www.horrycountyschools.net/hcspdl

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/

http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/nets-s-standards.pdf?sfvrsn=2


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