1:1

Student/Parent Handbook

The Central Bucks School District is committed to utilizing

educational technology and digital tools that expand access to the curriculum and promote personalized learning. We will prepare students for their future by utilizing a variety of instructional

practices and tools that support higher-order thinking.

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Table of Contents

Background Information ........................................................................................................................................................ 3

Device and Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

Receiving the Laptop ................................................................................................................................................. 5

About the Laptop ....................................................................................................................................................... .6

Caring for the Laptop .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Battery Conservation Tips ...................................................................................................................................... 6

Best Practices ............................................................................................................................................................. 7

Repairing the Laptop ............................................................................................................................................... 8

Replacing the Laptop ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Returning the Laptop .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................................................................................. 9

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Background Information

Pilot Abstract In the 2017-2018 school year, the Central Bucks School District will pilot a 1:1 initiative for Holicong seventh grade students. The initiative will provide technology to foster creative options for teachers and students. It will maintain equity of access among students and enhance student learning. Students will continue to develop the skills introduced in the Elementary QUEST program. Twenty-first-century skills will be integrated with curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Teachers, administrators, and staff developers will collaborate to ensure the success of the program.

Road Map

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Benefits of a 1:1 Environment

A 1:1 environment provides technology to foster creative options for teachers and students, maintains equity of access among students, and enhances student learning. Below are some of the aspects that will be enhanced through a 1:1 environment:

Equal Access to Technology Personalized Learning for Students Collaboration Student Portfolios Online Research Creation Tools Digital Inking

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Device and Accessories

Receiving the Laptop

Students will receive a device during the second week of school. Students will receive a laptop, charger, and carrying case. In order to receive a device, the following steps must be completed:

The Student is encouraged to use the Laptop outside of school and does so at his/her own discretion. However, in return for the District permitting the Student to take the Laptop home, the Parent/Guardian agrees to pay the District Technology Fee1.

a. The Fee covers insurance as outlined in the Laptop Handbook. b. The Fee is $50 per student per year. c. The Fee is waived for families that are economically disadvantaged. d. The fee covers the following:

The use of laptop of one school year Filtering software for safe web surfing at home and school A pen and charger Repair costs for the first two incidents of damage2

e. The District reserves the right for final determination of insurance claims.

Fee Table

Covered Not Covered

Item Cost Item Cost Keyboard $120 Digital Pen $27 Screen $400 Charger $37 Small Repairs: Missing key, touch pad, touch screen malfunction, etc.

Incident Assessed by IT and cost to be determined.

Laptop Case $15 Lost Laptop $600

1 If you choose to not pay the fee, then you agree to pay per incident, up to the full replacement value of the device.

2 Repair costs beyond the first two incidents are the responsibility of the Student and Parent/Guardian. Incidents of abuse or intentional damage are not covered by insurance and may result in the full repair cost being billed to the Student and Parent/Guardian. Lost accessories such as power adapters and pens are not covered by insurance. Students will be able to purchase extra accessories.

Students Parents o Read the 1:1 Parent/Student Handbook. o Complete Student Handbook Quiz. o Sign the User Agreement form.

*All found on the 1:1 website

o Read the 1:1 Parent/Student Handbook. o Pay for insurance and sign the

Agreement Form (completed simultaneously on My Payment Plus)

*All found on the 1:1 website

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About the HP Probook x360 Laptop

Hardware Software o Touch Screen o Digital Inking o Gorilla Glass o Core i3 Processor o Folds 360 degrees into a table

o Windows 10 Platform o Office 365 Suite:

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note, etc. o Web Browsers:

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer

o One Drive (No I:drive or network drives) o Google Maps o Windows Media Player

Caring for the Laptop

Use the laptop on a hard surface, such as a desk or table. Use two hands when holding or moving the laptop. Use clean hands while using the notebook. Use only the provided stylus on the screen. Use only the power adapter that came with your laptop. Use a micro fiber cloth to clean the screen.

Battery Conservation Tips

Make sure your laptop is fully recharged for the next school day. Quit open applications that you are not using. Shut down and restart periodically so the laptop can receive updates and perform

maintenance routines.

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Best Practices

Students are responsible for the use and care of the laptop at home and at school.

Expectations Concept: This would be like: Non-Technology Example: Bring the device to school every day.

Coming to school without your laptop. Forgetting your binder at home.

Charge the device at home every night.

Coming to school without your laptop charged.

Coming to class without a pen/pencil.

Be mindful of where and when you use your laptop.

food and drink away from the laptop. Eating spaghetti on your parents new couch.

Security

Concept: This would be like: Non-Technology Example: Protect your Identity.

Sharing your full name and location online. Sharing your locker combination.

Secure your Passwords.

Giving your password to your friends.

Giving out a key to your house.

Only log-in to your computer.

Logging onto another's computer to edit/use/work on the laptop.

Breaking into another student’s locker.

Avoid unauthorized web sites.

Accessing websites that are 18+. Going to an R movie when you are eight.

Do not click on suspicious e-mail.

Clicking on links in emails that are from unknown senders or look suspicious.

Letting someone you do not know walk into your house.

Behavior Concept: This would be like: Non-Technology Example: Be Nice. Writing an unkind message about another

student in a shared office 365 document. Making-fun of another student on the school bus.

Re-read before hitting send.

Sending an e-mail to a teacher using “text-language.”

Turning in a paper in English class before proofreading it.

See something, say something.

Ignoring inappropriate behavior, you read in a discussion board.

Witnessing a fight and not reporting it.

Take care of the device.

Pulling off keys on the keyboard. Hitting a sibling.

Use the camera appropriately.

Taking an inappropriate picture with the webcam.

Taking an inappropriate picture using a camera or phone.

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Repairing the Laptop

The Student and Parent/Guardian understand and agree that they will not attempt any repairs on the Laptop and that damage must be reported to the school's librarian. The librarian will complete a support ticket under the category of Holicong 1:1 Pilot. The librarian will sign out a loaner device to the Student. It’s important not to delay reporting issues, as one problem can lead to another if not solved right away. If your device is damaged, we will fix it or send it out for repair. If it needs to be fixed, we will loan you a device to use until your laptop is returned. Under no circumstances should you or anyone else take the device to a third party to try to fix.

Replacing the Laptop

In the event the laptop is stolen, or otherwise not returned to the District while in the custody of the Student, the Student and Parent/Guardian agree they will be responsible to the District for the replacement cost unless a police report is timely filed. Lost or stolen laptops must be reported to the school principal or designee within 48 hours and police reports must be provided to the District within one week. Failure to abide by these procedures will result in the full replacement cost being billed to the Student and Parent/Guardian.

Returning the Laptop

The Student understands and agrees that at the end of the school year, upon the student’s withdrawal from the District, or upon request from the District, the Laptop and all accessories should be returned to the District in the same condition they were originally provided except for normal wear and tear, as determined by the District. Failure to return the laptop and accessories to the District in a timely manner or the unapproved use of the laptop without the District’s consent may be considered unlawful possession of District property and the District may pursue legal remedies to obtain the laptop or its value.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will student achievement be increased in a 1:1 environment?

If implemented effectively, a 1:1 environment can be beneficial for student learning. With access to technology, students gain the possibility of receiving immediate feedback from teachers and peers through online services, as well as flexible learning environments (Delgado, 2015).

Technology allows students the ability to personalize education and gain more immediate access to resources. With effective implementation and accessibility to technology, students are more likely to demonstrate:

o Increased engagement and motivation (Russell, 2004). o Higher levels of achievement (Harris, 2016). o Increased interest in attending school (Harris, 2016). o Improved research and collaboration skills (Delgado, 2015).

Why are we rolling out a 1:1 environment?

To provide technology that fosters creative options for teachers and students, maintains equity of access among students, and enhances student learning.

Why don’t we continue sharing computers?

Devices are not shared equally between classrooms. Teachers need to sign out carts in advance. Time is wasted transporting carts from classroom to classroom throughout the day. There is no ownership of devices, causing issues with care and maintenance. Students and teachers will still have access to shared computers in the building, when needed.

Will more screen time have a negative impact on our students?

The technology will allow for the creation of new tasks previously inconceivable. Media used by teens identifies four main categories of screen time.

o Passive consumption: watching TV, reading, and listening to music o Interactive consumption: playing games and browsing the Internet o Communication: video-chatting and using social media o Content creation: using devices to make digital art, or music

Our goal is to limit unnecessary screen time and utilize technology when it is educationally appropriate.

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How will students be using the laptops in school?

Teachers will continue to use laptops in ways they have prior to this year; However, access will not be a hindrance to lessons plans since every student will have a laptop available for use. Through on-going staff development, teachers are trained to use technology when appropriate in a lesson. There may be days when students do not use a laptop in class, lessons when laptops are necessary for a component of the lesson, and times when a laptop will be necessary for an entire activity. Below is a graphic that explains the SAMR Teaching Model. This model illustrates the ways technology could be used in a lesson. A class does not “live” in any one category, but moves between different categories depending on the specific lesson. The goal is to utilize technology to create opportunities that redefine tasks that promote creativity and creation. We encourage teachers to consider this model when determining if technology will be part of a lesson plan or not.

What if students or parents/guardians refuse to sign the Acceptable Use Policy and/or laptop agreement?

If students and/or parents refuse to sign and Acceptable Use Policy, a device will not be issued to the student for at-home use.

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Does this initiative mean my student will never use a pencil, paper, or books again?

No, having a district-issued laptop does not mean these other materials will not be used again. There are times when the laptop is the appropriate instructional tool and others when it is not. Traditional tools such as pencils, paper and post-its may be more effective toward learning goals than technology tools. Teachers will continue to seek the appropriate balance of how/when to incorporate a variety of instructional resources including district-issued laptops.

Why are we using laptops rather than cheaper Chromebooks?

Our district is committed to using Microsoft Office. Chromebooks have fewer features and are less powerful. Chromebooks are using the Chrome (Google) operating system.

When will devices be issued?

Devices will be issued at the beginning of the school year. This year laptops will be distributed during school on Tuesday, September 12th.

Who owns this device and accessories?

The district owns the device and the accessories. Staff has the right to confiscate the device at any time for any reason.

Can I use a wireless mouse with the device?

Yes.

May my student personalize the district device, case or other accessories?

No, the district owns the device and its accessories. A label will be placed on the laptop by the district; It must be returned at the end of the school year in the case it was distributed with and with the provided accessories (pen and charger).

Is my student required to use the issued carrying case?

Every student will be issued a carrying case. Each student is responsible for the care of his/her device. Students must use the district-issued carrying case in and out of school.

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What will this cost and who is paying for it?

The cost to use the laptop is $50 per year per student. Repair costs beyond the first two incidents are the responsibility of the Student and Parent/Guardian. Incidents of abuse or intentional damage are not covered by insurance and may result in the full repair cost being billed to the Student and Parent/Guardian. Lost accessories such as power adapters and pens are not covered by insurance. Students will be able to purchase extra accessories.

What happens if my device needs repair?

The Student and Parent/Guardian understand and agree that they will not attempt any repairs on the laptop and that damage must be reported to the school's librarian. The librarian will complete a support ticket under the category of Holicong 1:1 Pilot. The librarian will sign out a loaner device to the Student. It’s important not to delay as one problem can lead to another if not solved right away. If your device is damaged, we will fix it or send it out for repair. If it needs to be fixed, we will loan you a device to use until it's returned. Under no circumstances should you or anyone else take the device to a third party to try to fix.

What does my student do if the device is stolen?

In the event the laptop is stolen or otherwise not returned to the District while in the custody of the Student, the Student and Parent/Guardian agree they will be responsible to the District for the replacement cost unless a police report is timely filed. Lost or stolen laptops must be reported to the school principal or designee within 48 hours and police reports must be provided to the District within one week. Failure to abide by these procedures will result in the full replacement cost being billed to the Student and Parent/Guardian.

Does my student need to bring the device home? Yes, students will need the device at home to complete assignments, prepare for assessments and collaborate with classmates.

How long will my student have the device, and will they have it over summer break?

Students will have the device for the 2017-2018 academic year. Students will turn in the device before leaving for summer break to give the IT staff time to reimage the machine. Students will be returned the same device at the beginning of the next school year.

Can my student travel with the device on family vacations or outings?

Yes, students may bring the device on family vacations and outings.

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What if I don't have internet access at home?

If there is no internet access at home, there are many free wifi locations that student may access across the communities served by Central Bucks School District.

Will my student's internet access be filtered from inappropriate material at home while on the district device? Yes. Can other members of my household use my device?

Student will not permit individuals other than District personnel and their parent/guardian to access the Laptop. The Student agrees not to use or allow the Laptop to be used for any illegal reasons or other reasons prohibited by School Board Policy No. 815.

What if my student forgets to bring their device to school?

It is the daily responsibility of the student to bring a charged device to school every day. This is considered a class material, much like having a pen/pencil or textbook.

What if my student forgets to charge their device for school?

It is the daily responsibility of the student to bring a charged device to school every day. This is considered a class material, much like having a pen/pencil or textbook.

Where does my student keep the device during the school day?

Students will carry their device in the carrying case and keep it with them throughout the school day. There will be times when they will be stored in their locker and other times when they will be stored in an alternate location. These may include during lunch at the cafeteria, PE class, and during extracurricular activities.

Can my student use a personal device rather than a district one?

No, students must use their district issued device to maintain consistency with technology being used in the classroom.