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School Plan

Strategic Direction 2: Continued development

of inquiring, critical,

independent learners

and leaders for the future

To meet the needs of the

21st Century learner

• Critical thinking

• Creativity

• Collaboration

• Communication

Why iPads ?

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Year 7

21st Century

Learning

course

This course was

introduced in 2016 to

support students in their

transition to high school

to develop skills in:

• literacy and writing

• digital research

• creative thinking and

collaborative learning

• how to study, and

• the importance of digital

citizenship

Year 7

21st Century

Learning

course

Course teachers:

• Mrs Graham

Head Teacher T&L

• Ms Powell, Year

Adviser

• Mr Moore, Librarian

Time commitment:

• 2 hours of face-to-

face study each

fortnight in timetabled

lessons across Year 7

and 1 hour in Year 8

Deloit Report 2017

Challenge Based Learning

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Learning through iPads-

A Teacher perspective

Ms Powell

Learning for the future:My Classroom Experience with technology.

Examples – Consolidating what they have learnt• Here are some examples from mixed ability classes

Collaborate together to brainstorm through a technological medium.

Interactive E Books on a History Mystery – Yr 7

Movie Trailer – Yr 7

Gamification of Education – Yr 7

• Students completed this for a finishing activity. They were asked to show the effects of deforestation and overgrazing - demonstrating land degradation.

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Productivity Apps.

Numbers Pages Keynote iBooks Garage

BandiMovie

Note: Free to download with Apple purchases made after 2013

Additional Apps.

Book

Creator

$7.99

Art Set

$2.99

Adobe

Sketch

Popplet

$7.99 Google

Earth

Geogebra

Google

Classroom/

Suite

Swift

Playgrounds

Additional Apps.

Magic Plan Mathletics Mathspace

Timeline Quizlet Pic CollageVideo Scribe

Apple Clips Near pod

Tap Typing $ 5.99

Setting up and managing

an Apple IDWhat is an Apple ID?

• An Apple ID is an all-in-one account used to

log into various online Apple Inc. systems

such as the Apple Store, iTunes and iCloud (storage).

• Children under the age of 13 years are not

permitted to have their own Apple ID account.

• Family Sharing makes it easy for up to six

people, in your family, to share each other’s

iTunes, iBooks and App Store purchases.

iPad Specifications

The minimum specifications for an iPad in 2019

are, iPad or iPad Pro. 32GB WiFi only.

The Swift Playgrounds (coding software)

application to be used at school does not run on any device older than an iPad Air.

If your child does bring a 3/4G enabled iPad to

school, the Sim card must be removed whilst they

are at school.

Recommended accessories include a screen

protector, study/survivor case and Bluetooth

keyboard.

iPad management

1. Charging

2. Usage

3. Social networking

4. Backing up

5. Downloading apps and IOS updates

6. Apple ID and iTunes account

7. Non-school applications

8. Messaging

9. Home internet

10. Digital citizenship

11. Learning discussions

12. Online safety

Student / Parent AgreementStudents must read this agreement in the company

of their parent / carer.

To be signed and returned to school by Tuesday,

4/12/18 - Orientation Day

By signing this agreement, students and their

parents / carers accept all conditions of the

School’s BYOiP policy for the time they are

enrolled at TJHS.

Note: iPad minis, smartphones and other mobile

phones are not considered an acceptable learning

device under the BYOiP policy.

Equity and supportWhere parents/carers are unable to afford the cost of

purchasing an iPad for their child, the school may be able to

assist.

Device securityThe school does not own the device, support the device or

warranty the iPad.

Damage and loss Students should protect their iPad by using a protective case

and storing it in their school bag or locker (if they have access

to one) when it is not being used.

In cases of malicious damage or theft of a student’s iPad,

existing school processes regarding behavior management

apply.

BYOiP School Policy

Purchasing

?

Parents / carers

have the flexibility

to buy in-store at

any Apple Store or

technology retailer

for the best price

they can negotiate

e.g. JB HiFi, Good

Guys, Big W, Target

etc.

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Communication

Skoolbag App.(available for both Apple and Android devices)

• All families (parents / carers and students) will have

access to the TJHS Skoolbag app. which is used for

daily communication.

• This application provides alerts, information on

upcoming events, copies of school newsletters, current

news, access to the school calendar and eforms for

your convenience.

School contacts

School phone no: 9521 2805

School email: jannali-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Year 7 Student Adviser 2019: Ms Shannon Powell (HSIE)

Year 7 Deputy Principal 2019: Mr Dave Stewart

Teaching & Learning support: Mrs Graham (HT T&L)

Technical support: Mr Doran (HT IA)

Mr Broadbent (TSO)

Equity support: Mr Rick Coleman (Principal)

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