CTHS – Digital Education Revolution

Year 9 2009

The Digital Education Revolution• The DER is a Federal initiative. • Rudd promised Children Yr 9 – 12

access to a computer.• The laptop program is NSW DET’s

implementation of that promise. • Laptops will be rolled out each year

to Yr 9 students • By 2012, all students in Yrs 9 – 12

will have a laptop.• The program also includes a high

speed wireless network, laptops for staff, staff training and technical support.

What is happening

• Laptops have arrived • Issued to Yr 9 later this week • Theirs while at a State school• Theirs to keep after Yr 12• A limited number of rooms on the wireless

network. More will be added.• Some staff have laptops. More will be issued.• Laptop use in class from Week 5 of this Term.• State wide interest in our experiences

Our experience so far – our trial

The Laptop

Top View1. Integrated Camera

2. Computer display - The colour display with TFT

3. Power button (Use the Power button to turn on the computer.)

4. Microphone (built-in)

5. (Not used)

6. Wireless device switch

Bottom View

1. Battery latch - spring loaded (To remove the battery)

2. Battery pack

3. Battery latch – manual

Side Views

Front

Left

1. System status indicators - The system status indicators show the current status of your computer.

2. Speakers - Built-in speakers for rich powerful sound.

1. Fan louvers - The fan louvers allow warm air to exit the computer.

2. AC power adapter jack - Connect the power adapter here (AC adapter only)

3. VGA port 4. Multi-media reader slot 5. USB 2.0 port

Side View

Right

1. Not included

2. Headphone jack (external)

3. Microphone jack (external)

4. USB 2.0 port

5. LAN port

6. Security keyhole - You can purchase a security cable and lock to fit this keyhole. Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole. (Example: Kensington Lock)

Issues

• Charter must be signed and returned before laptop is issued

• Must know DET username and password for issuing

• Recording features used in an appropriate way

• Bring power cables to school• Return to school when on

extended leave

NSW Department of Education and Training

To be issued without alteration on school letterhead

DIGITAL EDUCATION REVOLUTION - NSW LAPTOP USER CHARTER

Student name ____________________ _________________ Family name Given name Parent/Carer name ____________________ _________________ Family name Given name …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Purpose The Digital Education - NSW Program aims to improve student learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. The NSW Department of Education and Training is providing students with a personal laptop on the expectation that they will make good decisions with regard to their personal use of technology. A Laptop User Charter must be signed and provided to the student’s school before the laptop will be issued. Students and parents/carers must carefully read this charter prior to signing it. Any questions should be addressed to the school and clarification obtained before the charter is signed. Laptop User Charter I have read the Laptop User Charter (version 09/1). I understand my responsibilities regarding the use of the laptop and the internet. In signing below, I acknowledge that I understand and agree to the Laptop User Charter. I understand that failure to comply with the Laptop User Charter could result in recall of the laptop and/or loss of access for home use. Signature of student: __________________________ date: / / Signature of parent/carer: _______________________ date: / / PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE TO THE SCHOOL

Who to get help from?

• Technical Service Officers – will help resolve technical problems including hardware faults. We have 2, Verity Smith and Abel Lin

• Mr Laird and Mr Townsend – for password, software usage and anything else.

• Your classroom teacher.

Safety & Security

• Hard case• Theft – police reports, Tracking and lock down

options• Provisions for damage (spare machines)• Stickers to personalise• Backing up• My locker

Our expectations• Students will bring every

day• Laptops will be fully

charged every night• Will replace student

diaries for Stage 5 in 2010. A digital diary will be trialled this year.

• Normal discipline procedures will be applied

What will lessons be like?

• Will change over time when we have full network

• Use of software like OneNote to turn into an exercise book

• Similar initially