1. When will the Year 5 students bring their iPads to school?
*Term 1 Week 3 Monday 2015
*Term 1 Week 3 Monday 2015
2. Which iPad is recommended for school?
*32GB / Wi-Fi/ iPad Air
*32GB / Wi-Fi/ iPad Air
3. Do the students still use books etc. to do their work?
Yes the students will still use books every day; the iPad is viewed as another tool to enhance learning.
Yes the students will still use books every day; the iPad is viewed as another tool to enhance learning.
4. How much time is spent on their iPad each day in class?
This will vary, depending on how the teacher & student decide to use the device to support their learning. It may be used for drill & practice during a Maths or Spelling/ literacy lesson, organising and creating work as a result of an inquiry/research task in a work flow situation, story-writing, using a dictionary, referring to the Bible, searching for a location using Google earth, creating during a music lesson, borrowing an eBook or audio book through our library’s OVERDRIVE option, internet searching at the various times of need during the day, collaborating on a task via Google Docs, participating in a virtual excursion (e.g. Art Gallery, zoo etc.) taking photos to use in a task, connecting & collaborating with other students from around the world on a Global Project, emailing work or uploading to Class Blog, etc.
This will vary, depending on how the teacher & student decide to use the device to support their learning. It may be used for drill & practice during a Maths or Spelling/ literacy lesson, organising and creating work as a result of an inquiry/research task in a work flow situation, story-writing, using a dictionary, referring to the Bible, searching for a location using Google earth, creating during a music lesson, borrowing an eBook or audio book through our library’s OVERDRIVE option, internet searching at the various times of need during the day, collaborating on a task via Google Docs, participating in a virtual excursion (e.g. Art Gallery, zoo etc.) taking photos to use in a task, connecting & collaborating with other students from around the world on a Global Project, emailing work or uploading to Class Blog, etc.
5. Given Apple's latest offer with iPads bought after September 2013, what should we do regarding iWork and iLife Apps?
Due to the recent iOS7 release, all iPads purchased after September 2013 will have the following Apps free - iWorks ( Pages, Numbers and Keynote) and iLife (iMovie, iPhoto and GarageBand). If you have a device purchased prior to this date, you will be required to purchase the iWorks and iLife suite. This can be done via the App Store.
Due to the recent iOS7 release, all iPads purchased after September 2013 will have the following Apps free - iWorks ( Pages, Numbers and Keynote) and iLife (iMovie, iPhoto and GarageBand). If you have a device purchased prior to this date, you will be required to purchase the iWorks and iLife suite. This can be done via the App Store.
6. What if my child wants to buy other Apps to use after school hours?
Because the student owns their device they can purchase other Apps at their parent’s discretion.
HOWEVER, only Apps stipulated by the school are allowed to be used and must be visible on the front pages of the device.
Because the student owns their device they can purchase other Apps at their parent’s discretion.
HOWEVER, only Apps stipulated by the school are allowed to be used and must be visible on the front pages of the device.
7. Who is in charge of downloading the Apps?
Parents & students will be in charge of managing their own device. Parents will be required to set up an iTunes account (with the student's DOW Google email account used for the Apple ID) for their child. In accordance with Apple’s terms and conditions, parents are asked to manage the Apple ID for children under 13 years of age. It must not be linked to their parents own Apple ID account OR credit card. It is our strong recommendation that any additional Apps be purchased using iTunes cards.
The required 'paid' school Apps will be given to the student via a code through their Google email account. (school will be purchasing Apps through Apple’s Volume Purchasing Program VPP)
Please visit the Year 5 2014 section in this website to view the necessary 'free' Apps. These Apps will need to be downloaded from the App Store.
Parents & students will be in charge of managing their own device. Parents will be required to set up an iTunes account (with the student's DOW Google email account used for the Apple ID) for their child. In accordance with Apple’s terms and conditions, parents are asked to manage the Apple ID for children under 13 years of age. It must not be linked to their parents own Apple ID account OR credit card. It is our strong recommendation that any additional Apps be purchased using iTunes cards.
The required 'paid' school Apps will be given to the student via a code through their Google email account. (school will be purchasing Apps through Apple’s Volume Purchasing Program VPP)
Please visit the Year 5 2014 section in this website to view the necessary 'free' Apps. These Apps will need to be downloaded from the App Store.
8. What happens if a student uses a non- school App (Eg a gaming App) at school? As part of the ”SMT iPad User Agreement” students and parents will have a clear outline of SMT's policy in regard to the misuse of their device or use of inappropriate Apps (inappropriate Apps are those that are not learning Apps). This will result in the school taking the appropriate action such as taking the iPad off the student for various periods of time, notifying parents, 3 strikes and iPad will be banned for an extended time etc.
9. Are the students allowed to use their iPads at recess & lunch?
No. Students will only be allowed to use their iPads during class time. They may take it their library & music lessons. They will also not be permitted to use their iPads on their journey to & from school.
No. Students will only be allowed to use their iPads during class time. They may take it their library & music lessons. They will also not be permitted to use their iPads on their journey to & from school.
10. Do we need Internet access at home? How much will it cost to run the iPad?
Yes. Students will need Wi-Fi in order to connect their iPad to the Internet to use at home. Whilst there are many Apps that work without connection, they will be required to use the Internet for homework & emailing requirements at times as stipulated by their teacher.
Yes. Students will need Wi-Fi in order to connect their iPad to the Internet to use at home. Whilst there are many Apps that work without connection, they will be required to use the Internet for homework & emailing requirements at times as stipulated by their teacher.
11. What happens if a student brings their iPad to school not charged?
It is a requirement that each student charges their iPad each night & brings it to school 100% charged.
It is a requirement that each student charges their iPad each night & brings it to school 100% charged.
12. What happens if a student forgets to bring their iPad to school?
If a student forgets to bring their iPad to school then they will have to complete their work using other tools of learning. If this occurs more than once the parents will be notified.
If a student forgets to bring their iPad to school then they will have to complete their work using other tools of learning. If this occurs more than once the parents will be notified.
13. What does my child do if his / her iPad has been lost, stolen or damaged at school?If the iPad is lost, stolen or damaged at school, the student must report it to their teacher immediately. The teacher will provide an Incident Report Form for completion. Action in response to damage or loss will be determined by the school.