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Ask your questions here Jul 17, 2014 22:29:38 GMT 10

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Post by Leigh S on Jul 17, 2014 22:29:38 GMT 10

Hi everyone, at the risk of sounding negative at the BYOD program (which I am not) I have a few questions that I hope that you can help me to answer so that I can understand the reasoning behind the current BYOD program:
1. Where is the proof that tablet technology will increase our kids ability to learn, and does it justify the cost?
2. Where is the proof that i-pads are the best tablet technology for this purpose?
3. If we own the i-pads, why do we have an i-pad user agreement that stipulates that teaching staff have the right to look at any application or file on the i-pad at any time? Why do teachers have the discretion to remove apps that they consider 'not to be of educational value'? Why do we have to 'remove all photos and video from the i-pad before coming to school' every day? If we own these devices then shouldn't we decide how they are used?
4. The current user agreement states that the i-pad should not be taken out of the classroom during recess and lunchtime, which I believe is a smart choice. Despite this, is there a benefit in hosting 'Minecraft clubs' for kids during lunchtimes? Many psychologists believe that kids with behavioural issues such as ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) benefit from having this kind of 'structured play' rather than the 'chaos' of 'normal' play during unsupervised breaks.

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Ask your questions here Jul 22, 2014 14:33:55 GMT 10

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Post by Admin on Jul 22, 2014 14:33:55 GMT 10

Hi Leigh, apologies it have been quiet in here so did not check for a few days. There is some stuff on the Rangeview website rangeview.vic.edu.au/page/105/ICT-@-Rangeview

such as a FAQ - www.rangeview.vic.edu.au/app/webroot/uploaded_files/media/byoipad_faq_sheet_forinfopack2.pdf

You might also be interested in the further info section which offers info on other trials. I found the UK one myself online and they look promising. Its certainly aiding my daughter with her maths and reading skills alongside our nightly book read -
Department of Education Victoria iPads for Learning Trial 2011 www.ipadsforeducation.vic.edu.au
det.wa.edu.au/ipadsforeducation/detcms/navigation/parents/?page=all
byodsandpit.weebly.com/uploads/1/1/3/0/11303946/litrev_2013_final_2.pdf
Vic Education Department Trial Site www.ipadsforeducation.vic.edu.au/
iPads in Schools - UK Education Website www.ipadineducation.co.uk/iPad_in_Education/iPads_in_Schools.html
iPads in Education - Apple Site www.apple.com/education/ipad/

A few clarifications, staff do not remove any apps. They sent out a great sheet asking for the first screen to be organised a certain way and basically all the apps they require get put in a few folders. They dont touch anything else. You just put your own apps on the next screens as you swipe.

With photos i have posted some stuff about how to organise the ipad photos. They really do add up and before you know it there wont be any room left. So backing up to the cloud or on your computer is really important. You can then free the space and remove them from the iPad. But again the staff wont remove them. Please do read my posts on photos though, its really useful.

Regarding the Minecraft clubs i would most certainly recommend you talk to the staff about it. I know they are starting a Science Club so your idea is a good one (from a parents perspective, obviously i dont speak for the school).

If you have more questions from a parents perspective im happy to assist. If I have not answered something please advise and we can pass it on to the school to answer.

Cheers,
Dan Kerr

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