Tech It HomeParent Information

Student access to technology resources is an essential component in the SDPC. Use of the district-issued device is a privilege. Students using a mobile learning device at school and at home are expected to follow the SDPC Tech It Home Mobile Learning Device Guidelines and all SDPC Technology Acceptable Use Policies.

Purpose

● Digital textbooks● Levels the playing field. All students have the same

device.● With BYOD - teachers support 12-14 different devices in

each class. BYOD is no longer an option in 1:1 schools.

● With 1:1 - teachers can create lessons that can be done on the same device

Why???

$15 nonrefundable user fee for the use of the device

Loss or Theft is not covered.

User agreement fee provides coverage from August 2016 - June 2017

Cost

Accident vs. Intentional/NegligenceAccident

Accidents are going to happen!

Intentional/Negligence

Damaged caused due to a student’s failure to follow the guidelines

Possible disciplinary action

● Accident = Covered by plan● Intentional/Negligent = Full Replacement or

Repair & Possible Discipline● Loss/Theft = Full Replacement

Summary of Damage Agreement

Estimated Cost of Full ReplacementChromebook= $240

Device Repair CostsChromebook Screen= $50Chromebook Plastic Bottom Casing= $20Chromebook Top Case = $35Chromebook Palm Rest= $35Chromebook Charger Adapter= $16Chromebook Charger Adapter Cord= $11Chromebook Case= $20

Fees for Intentional/Negligent Damage Chromebook

Chromebook Sleeves

Fees for Intentional/Negligent Damage Tablet

Estimated Cost of Full ReplacementTablet = $300

Device Repair CostsTablet Screen = $30Tablet Bottom Case = $35Tablet Top Case = $35Tablet Protective Case = $13Tablet Charger = $10

● Agree to the terms and conditions of the SDPC Tech It Home Mobile Learning Device Handbook located on the Tech It Home Site.

● Agree to the terms and conditions of the Mobile Learning Device User Agreement Plan for Accidental and Negligent Damage.

Parental Roles and Responsibilities

● Follow all SDPC Technology Acceptable Use Policies.

● Report theft of SPDC owned device to school authorities and the proper police immediately upon incident.

● Return any district owned device to the school upon student transfer, withdrawal or graduation.

Parental Roles and Responsibilities

● Monitor student use at home and away from school. Suggestions for care provided at Tech It Home Site.

● Sign the SDPC “Tech It Home Mobile Learning Device User Agreement Plan for Accidental and Negligent Damage” form before you leave today.

Parental Roles and Responsibilities

Digital Citizenship- Powering DownAccording to the Common Sense Census: Media Use By Tweens and Teens (2015), “On any given day, American Teenagers (13 to

18-year-olds) average about nine hours of entertainment media use, excluding time spent at school or homework.” (p.15) The survey

also concluded that tweens (8 to 12 year olds) use an average of six hours of entertainment media daily. The survey further revealed

that, “Many teens multitask with media while doing their homework, and most think this has no effect on the quality of their work.” (p.

24)

Have times built in to the day when students “power down” and have face to face interaction. RCE will have “Power Down” times before school and at lunch. Device use will not be allowed.

We encourage “Power Downs” during family meals and other meeting times at home as well.

Inappropriate materials include explicit or implicit references to:

● Alcohol, tobacco or drugs● Gangs● Obscene language or nudity● Bullying or harassment● Discriminatory or prejudicial behavior● All of the above is tracked on the student Devices!

Inappropriate Content- Monitor Use of Device

● Devices and provided cases are SDPC property. ● Students are not to write on them, cannot put decals

on them, and they should be returned at the end of the year in the same appearance they are now.

● Students should treat them just like a school textbook that is issued to them. It is NOT their own personal device to keep, so please review this with them at home.

Prohibited Actions

SDPC Tech It Home

Common Sense Media

Resources

Frequently Asked QuestionsTech It Home

● Will students really use the laptops in class?

○ Yes. Schoology is designed to be a virtual classroom--lessons,

assignments, tests, etc.

● What if I bring my own laptop?

○ The BYOD network no longer exists. Student would have no

way to access wireless.

● Why use the SDPC laptop?

○ Network access, cost, software, all students have same device

FAQ’s

● Can we install Office?

○ There are Office apps for Chromebooks

● What happens if my child doesn’t participate?

○ Continue to participate in class and submit assignments

the old fashioned way.

FAQ’s

● What happens while my child is in gym, lunch, or an

after-school activity?

○ In gym, CB’s will be locked up.

○ At lunch, student should store all CB’s in 4th period

classroom.

○ After school, coordinate with coach or teacher to make

sure CB is secure.

FAQ’s

● Can my child connect to our home wireless?

○ Yes, absolutely.

● Does the filter catch everything?

○ No filter is 100%. Use Chromebooks with supervision in

common area of the home. We cannot stress enough the

importance of monitor your child’s computer activity.

FAQ’s

● Return the signed agreement to the school.

● Pay the user fee online at www.myschoolbucks.com or

visit the main office from 8am-3pm daily.

● If you have additional questions, please contact the

school.

What’s Next?