1 to 1 parent handbook 2015 - policy and guidelines
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L E A R N I N G I N N O V A T I O N S P R O G R A M !supported by 1 to 1 iPads in Years 4 , 5 and 6 in 2015!
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FAMILY HANDBOOK!Policy and Guidelines!
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1 to 1 iPads !SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING!
at St Catherine’s Primary School!
Wishart
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Table of Contents!
Rationale! i!
What is a one-to-one program?! ii!
Educational Opportunities Provided by a one-to-one program! ii!
Overview of Parent and Student Responsibilities! iv!
School Policy on Information & Communications Technology Resources! v!
Purpose of Access! vi!
Policy Update! vi!
Conditions of Use of ICT Resources at St Catherine’s Primary School Wishart! vii!
Ethical, Legal and Responsible Use of ICT Resources! vii!
Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights! vii!
Security and Privacy! viii!
Breaches of these Conditions of Use! ix!
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities! ix!
Access Consent Form for ICT Resources! x!
User Acceptance! x!
Parent/Guardian Consent! x!
Acceptable Use of Information & Communications Technology Resources! xi!
Student Agreement! xi!
St Catherine’s Primary School, Wishart 1 to 1 iPad Program Guidelines for Students and Parents! xiv
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Rationale!
What is a one-to-one program?
One-to-one (1 to 1) learning provides every student and teacher access to his or her own mobile
device in a wireless environment allowing students to learn at their own pace and ability levels. 1 to
1 initiatives have gained momentum worldwide, and are increasingly seen as a key to transforming
education and better preparing students to succeed in a global world.
In a 1 to 1 program, access to a personal mobile device (such as an iPad) and the Internet enables
students to be self-directed and receive highly personalised instruction. Teachers can create
personalised learning opportunities for each child, addressing his or her unique needs. Students use
their personal devices to research, complete homework and academic coursework, access reading
material, manage notes and calendars, solve problems, create multimedia and multimodal texts,
collaborate on team projects and communicate via email. At the same time, they gain valuable 21st
century skills that will be beneficial throughout their lives and careers.
!Educational Opportunities Provided by a one-to-one program
Contemporary learning environments offer flexibility and opportunities for collaboration,
independence and connectivity to global resources. This sort of anytime, anywhere learning in
supported by access to portable technologies.
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The Brisbane Catholic Education approach is developed out of the following emerging issues related
to the 1 to 1 program and implications for contemporary learning and teaching in all schools in
Brisbane Catholic Education. !Learning and Teaching: !
• Learners and teachers create contemporary learning environments and quality learning
outcomes as they shape and enrich their own and others’ worlds.
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• Contemporary learning is personalised and provides anytime, anywhere access for
students to portable technologies.
• Teachers’, students’ and parents’ access to the Australian Curriculum and supporting
professional resources will be delivered online.
• Brisbane Catholic Education provides access to teacher and student online learning and
teaching environments and content. Eg. LIFE - Learning Management System | Live @ Edu -
email | Google Drive - file management.
!This is underpinned by the following assumptions: !
• The world of students within and beyond the school is connected by the use of
contemporary information processing, communication and collaboration tools.
• Teachers engage in continuous learning to enhance their professional practice and the
practices of their students.
• School and organisation leaders create the conditions that enable the vision to be realised.
• Parents are empowered to become actively involved in their child’s education by accessing
online communication, learning, reporting and monitoring systems.
Planning and resourcing is future-focused and flexibly delivered within the learning context of the
school.
Accountability and improvement are reviewed through the School Cyclical Review process,
particularly in relation to Priorities 2 & 3 in the BCE Strategic Renewal Framework.
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Overview of Parent and Student Responsibilities
Students and parents will be responsible for the overall care of the
iPad and management of apps. Parents will have full management
rights to the iPad and will be responsible for ongoing updates
(operating system and apps), including resetting or restoring the iPad
if required. Students will be trained to be competent users and
maintainers of their iPad.
For family-owned iPads, Parents will supply a protective cover. The
school will provide a cover for school-owned iPads on hire. Students
will be required to keep the iPad within the protective cover at all
times. In the interest of student safety, iPads are not to be used in a
public place outside the school, such as on a bus journey home. The
iPad is to be treated with due care and stored in trays provided in the
classroom when not in use. The device will be utilised by students
under supervision during learning and teaching opportunities at
school. School staff will implement regular inspections of the device.
Students will be subject to the terms of the Acceptable Use of
Technology Policy if there is any evidence of misuse or inappropriate usage.
Should a student’s iPad ever require repair or replacement, the school will provide a replacement
“hot swap” iPad in order to maintain the student’s access to ongoing learning opportunities. Parents
will be required to sign a separate agreement for the loan of a replacement iPad from the school.
Students will be shown various ways to back up their documents and data. All students will be
responsible for the maintenance of regular data backup via the various means recommended by the
school. Students will also be required to regularly delete images and files no longer required. To
maintain optimum performance, at least 10% of the iPad’s memory must remain free.
A list of required apps will be distributed for installation by families. Students will also be able to
integrate the use of a home wireless network, home printers and other peripheral devices at
parents’ discretion.
Students must abide by the Information & Communications Technology Resources Student
Agreement (see Section 3). Failure to abide by this agreement could result in disciplinary action.
The iPad will be recharged at home each night ready for the next school day. The iPad can be
connected to the student’s home internet at the parent’s discretion. Parents are strongly
encouraged to supervise use of iPad at home, particularly during students’ internet use.
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21st century education integrates technologies, engaging students in ways not previously possible, creating new learning and teaching possibilities, enhancing
achievement and extending interactions with local and global
communities.”
MCEETYA – Contemporary Learning: Learning in an Online World (2005)
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School Policy on Information & Communications Technology Resources!
!Information & Communication Technology (ICT) has become of
critical importance to schools in facilitating and supporting
learning, teaching and other administrative activities for teachers,
students, parents and administrators.
St Catherine’s Primary School Wishart has established significant
computing and communications resources to support these
activities. These resources include all network services licensed by
Brisbane Catholic Education Centre & St Catherine’s Primary School
Wishart.
St Catherine’s Primary School Wishart is bound by legislation and
good stewardship of resources to ensure the appropriate use of its
ICTs. Increased legislation relating to ICT is requiring all
organisations to review their internal policies and procedures to
ensure compliance.
ICT resources are supplied in line with the following principles:
• Access to ICT is provided subject to need and availability of
resources;
• Privacy, confidentiality and respect of the personal rights
of others is maintained;
• The importance of the cost-efficient use of ICTs is
recognised;
• Users engage in ethical, legal and responsible use of ICT.
The Conditions of Use of ICT Resources have been developed to
inform users of their rights, responsibilities and obligations when
using ICT resources, consistent with Brisbane Catholic Education’s
requirements that all such resources are used in an ethical, legal
and responsible manner.
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“Learning will not take place only inside schools and colleges, but in communities, workplaces and families. The shift to thinking about learning beyond the classroom requires a shift in our thinking about the fundamental organizational unit of education…from the school, an institution where learning is organized, defined and contained…
…to the learner, an intelligent agent with the potential to learn from any and all of her encounters with the world around
her.”
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At St Catherine’s Primary School Wishart, staff members take all reasonable measures to ensure that
students use the school network safely and responsibly.
The School is committed to:
a. Providing learning experiences that maximise the benefit of the school network and the
Internet to enrich and enhance classroom practices;
b. Developing in students the relevant competencies to be effective and critical users of
information and the relevant skills to use the Internet and other information communications
technologies safely and responsibly;
c. Minimising the potential for inappropriate use of the network through the installation of
appropriate filtering and monitoring systems; and
d. Teaching students the correct use of equipment and principles of digital citizenship
including online communications etiquette, respecting the privacy of other students’ work,
safe email practices and the need to keep information private.
We provide students with a limited right to access the Internet while at school, during school hours,
in accordance with this agreement, while the student is enrolled at St Catherine’s Primary School.
Purpose of Access
Monitored use of school computers, access to the school network and the Internet is provided to
students for educational and research purposes that are consistent with the school’s curriculum
objectives. Use of the school’s computers, network and Internet access is a privilege.
Policy Update
This policy will be updated as necessary. All attempts will be made to adhere to the above policy, but
particular circumstances (such as technological advancements) may require the Principal to depart
from the stated policy.
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Conditions of Use of ICT Resources at St Catherine’s Primary School Wishart!
!i. By accessing and using ICT resources at St Catherine’s Primary School Wishart, including the
school’s wireless network, you are agreeing to abide by this Conditions of Use of ICT
Resources statement.
ii. These conditions apply to all St Catherine’s Primary School Wishart ICT resources, regardless
of how they are accessed. This includes access at all technology devices, through users’ own
hardware (for example, mobile devices, or other similar technology) whether wired or
wireless, or remote access over the internet through users' own resources.
iii. While staff and students (in particular, ICT staff engaged by the school) may be called upon in
the course of their duties to undertake activities beyond those permitted by the terms of this
Agreement, it is expected that any such activities undertaken must be done in accordance with
the spirit of this statement.
Ethical, Legal and Responsible Use of ICT Resources
iv. St Catherine’s Primary School Wishart requires all users of its ICT resources to do so in an
ethical, legal and responsible manner.
v. Users of St Catherine’s Primary School Wishart’s ICT resources must be aware that use of these
resources is subject to the full range of laws that apply to the internet, communications and to
the use of computers, and St Catherine’s Primary School Wishart policies. Such law and
principles includes users’ obligations in relation to copyright, intellectual property, breach of
confidence, defamation, privacy, bullying/harassment, vilification and anti-discrimination
legislation, the creation of contractual obligations, and other civil and criminal laws.
vi. St Catherine’s Primary School Wishart’s ICT resources must not be used for unauthorised
commercial activities or unauthorised personal gain. Actions performed using St Catherine’s
Primary School Wishart ICT resources must comply with the terms of any licence agreed to for
the use of software programs and other online resources.
Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights
vii. Users must not, through the use of ICT resources, copy, download, store or transmit material
which infringes copyright or the intellectual property rights of others without appropriate
approval. Such material includes music files, movies, videos or any other form of media.
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viii. Users should be aware that actions performed using computer and network resources,
regardless of any disclaimers that might be made, ultimately reflect on our educational
institution and community as a whole. This is particularly relevant where users post or submit
material in a way that makes it publicly available over the internet.
Security and Privacy
ix. Users have a role to play in ensuring the security and privacy of information transmitted by
use of the ICT resources. Users are issued with unique usernames and passwords, which
should be kept strictly confidential at all times.
x. Users must protect systems, information and accounts by:
• Choosing a secure password (a secure password is one that is difficult to guess, for
example, containing a combination of letter and numbers and not simply a name or date of
birth)
• Using ICT resources only as authorised;
• Respecting the privacy and confidentiality of information that they may encounter through
access to the resources;
• Only downloading, installing or using authorised software;
• Reporting any breach or prospective breach of network security to the appropriate school
or technical personnel;
xi. Unacceptable conduct by users which could result in a breach of security or privacy includes:
• Disclosing username and password details to another person;
• Disclosing other private or confidential information to unauthorised persons;
• Gaining unauthorised access to any systems by any means;
• Using St Catherine’s Primary School Wishart’s ICT resources to attack or compromise
another system or network;
• Downloading, installing or using unauthorised apps or other digital material;
• Deliberately installing malicious material;
• Accessing or intercepting others’ electronic communications without permission.
xii. Users should not, as a general rule, display personal information about themselves in a way
that is publicly available. Where such disclosure is made through authorised avenues (for
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example, by the use of email or an official website), users should be aware that invasions of
privacy may sometimes occur and it is outside St Catherine’s Primary School Wishart’s control
to prevent such instances from occurring.
xiii. Users are reminded that email should not be used to send sensitive and confidential
information.
xiv. Users must, however, be aware that the operation and maintenance of ICT systems often
requires the backup and caching of data, the logging of activity and the monitoring of general
usage patterns and as such, complete confidentiality and privacy cannot be guaranteed. St
Catherine’s Primary School Wishart may also be required to inspect or provide copies of
electronic communications where required to by law, or where the investigation of possible
misuses of ICT resources is required.
Breaches of these Conditions of Use
xv. Any breach of these Conditions of Use will be taken seriously and may result in disciplinary
action.
xvi. Examples of possible consequences range from loss or restriction of access to the device at
school, to formal disciplinary action for breach of School Behaviour Policy. Cases of serious,
deliberate, and/or criminal breach will be referred to external authorities and may result in
civil or criminal proceedings.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
xvii. The proper use of information communications technology is the joint responsibility of
students, parents/guardians and school staff. Parents and guardians should, therefore, share
with the school the responsibility for setting and conveying standards for acceptable use when
using electronic media and information sources. We recognise the necessity of close co-
operation between the home and school in this area in order to provide the best possible
educational opportunities for students. It is vitally important that the values espoused by the
home and by the School are in harmony, and that parents/guardians support the school in
maintaining acceptable standards of use.
xviii. It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to ensure that they and their child are aware of
and abide by the policies, care guidelines and responsible use expectations of the school.
xix. Where there is more than one parent/guardian, each parent/guardian accepts full
responsibility for ensuring these policies are adhered to.
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Access Consent Form for ICT Resources!This Consent Form must be signed prior to students being granted access to the internet and other information and communication technology resources at St. Catherine’s School.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to review and discuss the contents of the Acceptable Use of Information & Communications Technology Resources
Student Agreement (see following pages) with the student and answer any questions that they may have.
By signing this Consent Form, both parents/guardians and students are agreeing to the terms of access as set out in the Acceptable Use of Information & Communications Technology Resources Student Agreement and acknowledge that they will be responsible in the event of any breach and that appropriate disciplinary steps may result.
Any queries in relation to this material should be directed to the School Principal, Mr Paul Leeson.
User Acceptance
I, the student named below, hereby agree to comply with all requirements as set out in the
Acceptable Use of Information & Communications Technology Resources Student Agreement and all
other relevant laws and restrictions in my access to the various information and communication
technology resources through the BCE and school network.
NAME: ___________________________________ CLASS: ______, 2015
SIGNATURE: ________________________________ DATE: ___________
Parent/Guardian Consent
As the parent or legal guardian of the student named above, I grant permission for the student
named above to access the various information and communication technology resources (including
email and the internet).
I understand that access is granted to students subject to the restrictions contained in the
Acceptable Use of Information & Communications Technology Resources Student Agreement and
that if breached, appropriate consequences may follow.
I acknowledge that some material available on the internet may be objectionable and that in
addition to the Acceptable Use of Information & Communications Technology Resources Student
Agreement, I have discussed appropriate restrictions for the student when accessing or sharing
information or material over the internet.
NAME: ____________________________________ DATE: ___________
SIGNATURE: ____________________________________
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Acceptable Use of Information & Communications Technology Resources!
Student Agreement!This agreement applies to all school-‐owned resources and family-‐owned devices brought to school.
!Respecting Myself and Others
When using ICTs at St Catherine’s:
1. I will keep in mind that my technology use affects others.
2. I will treat others in the same way that I wish to be treated.
3. I will respect others’ rights to feel safe.
4. I will not hold accounts or participate in any social media sites intended for people 13 years and
older (such as Facebook and MySpace) without express written advice from my teachers to my
parents/guardians that such an account is required for learning and teaching purposes.
5. I will respect the conditions (terms, rules, regulations etc) of all software, apps and ICTs I use.
6. I will be a critical user of online information sources by
• applying strategies to identify the sources I use
• avoiding plagiarism
• knowing what can or cannot be copied
7. I will strive to recognise the needs, emotions and views of others and show understanding and
empathy for others.
8. I will recognise the strengths of my team members and accept individual and group roles and
responsibilities.
9. I will strive to form positive and successful relationships with others by cooperating and
communicating effectively, working cooperatively in teams, making good decisions, trying to
resolve conflict and resisting inappropriate peer pressure.
!Educating Myself and Others
When using ICTs at St Catherine’s:
10. I will share the skills I have developed to help and inform my peers.
11. I will consider the context (purpose, audience and technology) when I am receiving, sending
and publishing digital data and information, to ensure that my content is appropriate.
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12. I will respect all users of ICT resources at St Catherine’s Primary School by using appropriate
etiquette.
13. I realise that not all people use technology in the same way and I respect all users of technology.
My actions will help to make online spaces positive and happy for all users.
14. I will help my parents understand how I learn things online and teach them what I know about technologies.
15. I will listen to my parents and respect the rules of my family about internet and technology use.
16. I will strive to recognise and control my own emotions and behaviour, and persist in completing
tasks and overcoming personal obstacles.
17. I will set personal and academic goals and strive to achieve them through effort and
perseverance even if I face setbacks and frustrations.
18. I will manage and monitor my own learning, take responsibility for my behaviour and
performance and strive to complete tasks independently.
!Protecting Myself and Others
When using ICTs at St Catherine’s:
19. I will always seek approval before accepting or downloading any data or files from the internet.
20. I will never share my passwords.
21. I will talk to my teacher or another adult if:
• I need help online
• I am not sure what I should be doing with the technologies
• Someone writes something mean or rude, or that makes me feel uncomfortable, hurt, upset, frightened or embarrassed.
• Someone asks me to provide information that I know is private.
• I feel that the welfare of other students is being threatened by online activities.
22. If I find anything online that is inappropriate, I will:
• not respond
• not show other students or my siblings
• turn off the screen
• inform a teacher or parent immediately.
23. I know that it is not my fault if I get a message that is inappropriate.
24. I will always use ICTs at the appropriate time and for educational purposes.
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25. I will take responsibility for organising and backing up my data so that I can access it quickly
whenever necessary.
26. I will be aware of my social and ethical responsibilities in relation to digital information security, including:
• protecting the rights, identity, privacy and emotional safety of online audiences
• avoiding and prevent bullying
• ensuring the security of myself by not giving out personal information including my name, age, address and phone number.
• ensuring the security of others when posting photos of friends, peers or family. I will ensure
images are appropriate for publishing, that I have permission (from all involved) and that I don’t identify names and places.
• respecting audiences, being aware of the portrayal of myself and others.
27. I will regularly reflect on and evaluate my learning. I will try to identify the personal characteristics that contribute to or limit my success.
28. I will strive to learn from my successes and failures, and be able to interpret my own emotional states, needs and perspectives.
29. I will tell my parents or teachers if I experience any physical pain or discomfort when using
technology. I will remember that I need to balance periods of technology use with other activities.
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I realise that use of ICTs in school is a privilege and carries great responsibility. I will always follow
the guidance provided by my teachers and parents when using ICTs. I will follow the procedures put into place to protect my work and information and respect others’ information. If I am unsure or need clarification I will always ask for it.
!Consequences
I realise that if I do not follow appropriate digital citizenship practices the school may inform my
parents/caregivers. In serious cases, the school may take disciplinary action against me. My family
may be charged for repair costs.
If illegal material or activities are involved or e-crime is suspected, it may be necessary for the
school to inform the police and hold securely personal items for potential examination by police.
Such actions may occur even if the incident occurs off-site and/or out of school hours.
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St Catherine’s Primary School, Wishart 1 to 1 iPad Program
Guidelines for Students and Parents!1. Education Purposes
Students are to use their iPad for educational purposes.
The iPad must be installed with all the required apps for student use. On receipt of the completed
Access Consent Form for ICT Resources (page x), the school will install a wireless certificate to allow
internet access at school.
Non-requisite apps or data should not inhibit the use of the iPad as a learning tool. Non-requisite
apps or data on any students’ iPad should not compromise learning opportunities for any other
student at the school.
The school reserves the right to carry out inspections of iPads at any time.
2. Student Responsibilities
Each student is responsible for keeping their iPad secure.
It is the student’s responsibility to charge their iPad at home each evening. Limited charging
facilities may be available at school. Reliance on these may inhibit learning opportunities for the
student.
While travelling to and from school, iPads are to be carried in the protective cover and placed in
school bags.
Unless directed by the teacher, iPads are not to be used during recess and lunch breaks.
Each student needs to ensure that they keep their passwords private.
A lock-screen passcode must be set to limit access to the student who owns/hires each iPad.
3. Parent Responsibilities
Ensure students fulfil their responsibilities as outlined above.
Supervise or limit student use of the iPad when at home, including Internet use.
Ensure the student has their iPad at school each day in a condition that will enable it to be usable for
any educational purpose.
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4. Data Backup and Software Updates
Students are responsible for the backup of all data as recommended by the school.
Students are responsible to ensure that the operating system and all apps are kept up to date.
5. Technical Support
Students will be taught how to care for and maintain their iPad.
In the event of a malfunction parents may contact Apple or the supplier for assistance. However,
parents are responsible for resetting or restoring the iPad, should this ever be required. If repairs to
family-owned iPads are required, this is also the responsibility of parents. Repairs to school-owned
iPads are covered by a separate iPad Hire Agreement.
iPads are covered by AppleCare Protection for a limited period following purchase. An extension of
this warranty period can be purchased at additional cost through the supplier or through Apple
Computer. During the period of cover under AppleCare Protection, parents may use the designated
support line for Education customers: 1300 968 979.
Parents are encouraged to call this number to seek help for any issues that they are experiencing at
home (such as how to install apps, how to use an Apple app or how to connect to a home wireless
network). Hours of operation for AppleCare Protection for Education phone support are 9am - 9pm
Monday to Friday and 9am - 6pm Saturday.
6. Use of the School Wireless Network and Internet Access
The use of the School Wireless Network and all associated infrastructure is available for educational
use of student iPads.
The Internet is only to be accessed through the School Wireless Network while at school (i.e. no 3G
or cellular network access from student iPads is permitted).
The school wireless certificates are not to be removed or altered as this could affect the iPad’s ability
to connect to the School Wireless Network.
7. Loss, Theft and Damage
If the device is stolen from school during school hours, then the school, in association with Catholic
Schools Network Insurance will organise an insurance claim, provided that the student has met all
their security obligations under this agreement. This claim will not include cover for loss or damage
due to reasons other than theft.
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It will be the responsibility of the parent to insure for loss, theft and/or damage outside of school
hours.
If your child’s iPad requires repair or replacement, please notify your child’s teacher in writing to
arrange a “hot swap” iPad to be supplied by the school.
8. Assessment and Homework
Students are encouraged to use their iPad for continuing learning tasks, dependent upon
requirements set by the teachers.
9. Classroom iPad Use
Student iPads are to be brought to school each day. The teachers will manage the use of the iPads in
the classroom, at their sole discretion.
No student is to take out or use an iPad at school at any time without the express permission of a
member of the school teaching staff.
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