our vision working with all students - st mary's cbs · 2019. 10. 8. · our vision! engaging...
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Mobile Learning @ Portlaoise CBS
Keith Young, iPad Coordinator - [email protected]
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Our vision
! Engaging Boys
Keeping boys engaged through 2nd year and
beyond
🏢 🎓 Preparation for
life To better prepare them for
work, college or further education
📲 Enhanced Teaching
Giving innovative teachers tools to enhance their
teaching, helping them reach every student
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Working with all students• If your son is using an iPad as his textbook, he will be in class
with students who are using printed textbooks – we will NOT be forming classes based on iPad ownership.
• The class teacher will also be using the digital projector and the text will be onscreen, so that if a battery dies or someone has forgotten their iPad, everyone is still working on the same page.
• Homework, classwork and exams will still be written in copies, as usual. English and Science will begin to change …
• Once downloaded the ebook content is on the iPad’s memory. So, even if there is no home internet, or the signal is weak, your son can still do his homework/study.
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Mobile Learning in practice
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We have introduced Office 365 for all students and staff. Everyone can use the following Apps on up to 5 devices
(including personal ones at home):
Online access is available in the browser and users are able to collaborate on documents easily.
OneDrive stores all files and provides unlimited storage.
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Developments in 2016/17• Mobile learning programme entering its 5th year.
• Your son will be taking the new Junior Cycle Student Award for
English and Science and will be able to use the iPad in class,
for homework and for the assessment.
• Continuing professional development for staff, including SNAs.
• Continuation of Office 365 for Students, Staff & Parents.
• Enhanced programme of support for students and parents.
• Continuing vision to prepare students for further study and the
world of work.
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Costs
Core subjects: Irish, English, Maths, History, Geography, CSPE and Religion
iPad Air & Case 16GB Wi-Fi / Standard Case €409
EbooksCore subjects €193
Optional subject €140
WriggleDeployment €25
Monitoring, Service & Support €36
Total maximum cost: €803
Options: Science, Business, Home Economics, French, Spanish, Woodwork, Tech Graphics and Art (no text), Metalwork
This price is the estimated maximum as students’ texts will vary. Your actual price may be lower depending on subject choice. Printed workbooks are supplied with ebooks at a discounted rate when bundled.
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Cost comparison for 1st Year
iPad Scheme - Wriggle €803 - est. maximum
iPad Scheme - Bring my own iPad €385 - est. maximum
Book Purchase Core subjects €221 Options €132 €365
This price is the estimated maximum as students’ texts will vary. Your actual price may be lower depending on subject choice. Printed workbooks are supplied with ebooks at a discounted rate when bundled.
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Paying for your iPad & ebooks• The cost per student is calculated according to the choice of
subjects each student makes. • If your son owns an iPad already, you will be able to just pay for
the ebook licenses and Wriggle services and so be part of this scheme. You must still go to the Wriggle store.
• An online store will be opened and you will place your order online between the 2nd of May and the 17th of June. We will have a help session for you on the 16th of May if you need help.
• Payment is due by Friday 29th of July directly to Wriggle.
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Are there any other purchases?• Printed Workbooks are used in several subjects. We are making
a change this year and printed books will be available in the bookshop in Portlaoise - the book list will clearly identify what’s required.
• Atlases, dictionaries, etc can be purchased on iTunes as Apps, and are often free. The school will provide a list to students.
• In 2nd Year student will require additional books for English, Irish and Maths usually costing around €75 (print or digital).
• Some students may require an additional book for some language subject in 2nd year usually costing around €25.
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Finance and InsurancePortlaoise Credit Union has worked with the school in previous years and can provide excellent rates and terms to parents. Sean Dunne is Manager of the CU and can provide further info by calling 057 8622594
They can also assist with a savings plan
1. A good case is the first form of insurance. 2. Check your household policy (look for low
excess and no premium increase). 3. Avail of Wriggle/Gadget Insurance when
purchasing iPad.
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Looking after your iPad• The school does not own and is not responsible for the safety
of any iPad. • The charging of the battery is the student’s own responsibility. • Protective covers are available which are strongly
recommended. They are possibly the best form of insurance against damage.
• Special lockers upstairs are available for iPad storage during PE, matches and other school activities. These can only be opened with a key and offer greater security than the combination lockers downstairs.
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What next?
You choose the iPad scheme.
- or -
You choose printed books and purchase them outright or join the book rental
scheme.
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iPads• Your son MUST be available to come into school for 2 days in
the last 2 weeks of August to participate in the deployment and induction process (August 18th, 19th and 29th).
• Wriggle will be part of this installation and training process which will only be done on specific days.
• Parents are invited to attend for 2 hours on August 18th. • We will provide a parents’ training course in late September to
help you become more familiar with the device and how it should be used for educational purposes.
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Dates and Deadlines
Friday 29th January 2015 Subject Options & iPad decision forms
Monday 2nd May Wriggle Online Store opens - try place your order
Monday 16th May - 7PM Ordering help night in school - if you have questions or difficulties.
Friday 30th June Wriggle Online Store closes - deadline for orders
Friday 31st July Payment due to Wriggle (not the office)
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Incoming first year’s will receive the following training during the school year to increase their usage of their iPads.
Friday August 19thA full-day session focusing on the following: - School induction & fun activities - Using my iPad to organise my work - Organising myself - Working with others
Student Training
Thursday August 18thDeployment session from Wriggle in 2-hour sessions. Parents are invited to attend
TY MentorsWe will a match a volunteer TY student with each first year class. They will assist during all the training sessions and their Gaisce community service will allow them to spend an hour a week helping each class group.
Monday August 29thA full-day session focusing on the following: - Doing research and being curious - Using their iPad to submit work - Using Word, PowerPoint
All 1st Year students must attend ALL days. These are compulsory - you should plan holidays around these dates
Outcome & Notes
At the end of all these sessions we want the students to be much more capable of using their iPads for a variety of tasks (including Office 365). We will produce an iBook / online course for students and staff to show all the uses and it will allow teachers pick from a menu of standard tasks to get the students using their devices more.
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Print books• 1.You may choose to either buy all your books (or) • 2. Join the School Book Rental Scheme.
• Lockers will be available as always for your sons’ books and belongings.
• Students using textbooks will benefit from the use of all technology the school has to offer - including the teachers’ resources which will be displayed onscreen during classes.
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