Students will not be using their iPads constantly over long periods of time.

The amount of time spent on an iPad each day in class will vary, depending

on how the teacher and student decide to use the device to support learning.

We need to remember that the iPad is an educational tool that is only used

when it is the most effective means of meeting an educational outcome. The

US National Institutes of Health suggest that screen time be balanced with

activity. Its actual guidelines discuss home - based screen

time rather than in the educational or work settings. Aus-

tralian guidelines from the Department of Health and Age-

ing specifically exclude educational use from estimations

of appropriate screen time, but also indicate the need to

balance sedentary pursuits with more active pursuits.

Screen time and iPads

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P.O. Box 7219, Geraldton, WA 6530

Phone: 08 9923 4200

Fax: 08 9923 4222

E-mail: Wandina.PS @education.wa.edu.au

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Screen time information for parents

http://www.anniescentre.com/screen-time-vs-the-world/

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/balance-of-screen-time-beth-holland

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR673z2.html

http://www.natureplaywa.org.au/library/1/file/Resources/research/K%20Martin%202011%

20Electronic%20Overload%20DSR%20%282%29.pdf

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-active-

evidence.htm

Will I have to buy additional Apple devices at home to support the iPad?

No. The iPad can be linked with any computer that has iTunes downloaded. Therefore an iMac, MacBook Pro or

iPhone are not necessary.

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Wandina Primary School opened in 2014 as a state of the art, modern teaching and

learning environment. Led by highly skilled and committed educators, children are

provided with daily opportunities to engage with powerful digital learning tools allow-

ing them to create, collaborate, communicate and discover.

At present 284 students share 80 iPads and 100 laptops on a daily basis. Teachers are

harnessing the enthusiasm and eagerness of students by providing learning opportuni-

ties driven by the Australian Curriculum. Students are using the devices to search, cre-

ate, produce, celebrate, demonstrate and reinforce their learning. They are excited, en-

thused and highly engaged. In a world where screens entertain at home; school is using

screens to educate.

Why have we Chosen to go BYOD?

The iPad is transforming the way teachers teach and has changed the learning land-

scape. At Wandina Primary School, teachers are maximising the opportunities provided

by the digital technologies available to them. Increased accessibility to instant and glob-

al information with high levels of student engagement and instant reinforcement; stu-

dents are embracing the technology as ‘just the way it is’.

With a strong appetite to harness this enthusiasm even further and allow children op-

portunities to demonstrate their individual strengths whilst teachers develop individu-

al programs, a sustainable 1:1 program is required. We see this as a way to allow stu-

dents greater access to tools that may help them in their learning in some of their les-

sons. We will continue to provide access to computers and iPads at school for those stu-

dents who do not have their own devices to ensure they are not missing out on any op-

portunities these devices present.

Digital technologies currently at Wandina Primary School

Why is it important for your child to have access to new technologies?

We are excited and fully convinced that the most important ‚delivery tool‛ for your child’s education is our staff.

Wandina Primary School has excellent staff who embrace technology and digital learning – the kind of learning that

best prepares students with the skills required for the future. Students need a 21st century communication tool that

can collect, synthesise and produce evidence of their learning. How we learn is no longer relevant; in the same way

that how our grandparents learned was not relevant to how we learned. Learners of the future need the skills to learn,

discover and create; skills to adapt and change and be resilient learners.

The Future of Digital

Technologies at Wandina PS

What does this mean for

moving forward?

Introducing a Bring Your

Own (BYOD) Apple pro-

gram at Wandina Prima-

ry School for Years 2 – 5

in 2016.

Will my child still learn to read and write? Yes. iPads are tools, As are pens, books, rulers and calculators. Teachers

know when to ask students to listen, when to discuss in groups, when to write on paper at their desks, when to re-

search and when to use a digital device. None of that will change. Children will still learn handwriting as they learn

to read a book. iPads will complement and enhance their reading, writing and numeracy skills.

Why digital learning devices? A report released by the National Literacy Trust in 2014 indicates that almost three-

quarters of children (72.9%) have access to a touch screen device at home. Children are also like-

ly to use a touch screen when playing educational games (41.8%), painting or drawing (33.2%),

or singing songs (23.7%) all in a typical week. The Australian Bureau of Statistics also reported

that over 60% of Australian children aged five to eight years old access the internet. Our own

school survey results reflect these statistics with 94.12% of respondent’s children using their

computers or tablets to play educational games such as Reading Eggs or Mathletics and 11.76% using them for re-

searching and homework.

How often will students use the iPads at school? It is anticipated that the iPads will be utilised most days in the

classroom. From conversations with other schools, the iPads are used approximately 25% - 30% of class time (1.5hrs).

This obviously varies depending on the task, program and learning area.

Why iPads as opposed to Laptops?

The long battery life means that students can make it through an entire school day without the need to recharge.

The iPad allows for easy face to face interaction, avoiding the barrier between

students and teachers that occur with a traditional laptop lid.

Handwriting on the iPad’s screen is useful for quick note-taking in all classes.

Drawing on the iPad’s screen is useful in a variety of disciplines.

Pen-based annotation of documents and books is quick and easy.

Reading textbooks and other long-form material from the ipad is more comforta-ble than similar reading on a traditional laptop screen.

The iPad’s small size fits conveniently in student backpacks.

The iPad’s instant on/off capability preserves class time for meaningful learning

activities; learning isn’t put on hold while a traditional laptop boots up or shuts down.

By students having their own lightweight device it allows students to utilise the

device for homework.

The amount of apps produced for these devices is significantly increasing daily.

Can I supply an android/tablet de-

vice?

No. Wandina Primary School will

only support Apple iPads. No other

device is as well supported in edu-

cational settings as well as Apple.

Apple’s support in an educational

setting is second to none. Our staff

are well trained and versed to sup-

port student learning and trouble-

shooting where necessary with Ap-

ple devices.

Why Apple? The iPad IOS operating system has a reputation of being a robust and intuitive interface.

Its simplicity makes use at all levels easy.

The Apple ‘App Store’ tests all new apps before releasing them to the public, ensuring

no inappropriate content appears. The android app store is an open source platform an-

yone can upload to; the apps are not checked and leave people exposed to unwanted

content.

Apps perform the same way on all versions of the iPad, making it easier to cater for a

variety of devices over time. Apple updates are pushed through automatically ensuring

users are consistently using the most up to date versions of the software. The Apple ID

system allows users to change devices without losing any apps or information and share

app purchases with family members and family devices.

Support is available from the Apple Education Team

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What year

levels will

participate in

the BYOD

Apple

Program?

From 2016

Years 2 – 5 will

participate in

the program.

Will the iPad be used to access the Internet?

Yes. Students at Wandina Primary School currently have access to the Internet in order to complete many tasks in-

cluding inquiry-based learning. This will remain the same with the BYO Apple Program. School Internet filters will

be used to ensure safe web browsing whilst the students are on-line

How to Set up a Passcode on your iPad

1. Go into the iPad settings icon

2. Once in settings, choose the General Settings from the left hand menu. You should get to a

screen like the one below:

3. Scroll down the left hand menu and tap Passcode. This will bring up the iPad’s passcode

settings

4. Select Turn Passcode On. You will be prompted to enter a 4 digit passcode which will

need to be entered twice. Your iPad is now secured with a passcode.

5. Selecting Change Passcode gives you the option to select a more complex passcode such

as a 6 digit code or alphanumeric code

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How to Turn on Parental Restrictions for the iPad

1. Go into the iPad settings icon

2. Once in settings, choose the General Settings from the left hand menu. You should get to a

screen like the one below:

3. Choose restrictions to go into the iPad settings for pa-

rental control

4. To enable parental controls on the iPad, select Enable

Restrictions

5. You will be prompted for a four digit passcode. This

code will need to be entered twic

6. When you have enabled the parental controls, you will

be able to set restrictions for a variety of features. You

can restrict applications, the App store, iTunes, in

App purchases, website access, and ability to pur-

chase music and other content. You do this by select-

ing the app you want to disable, or by changing the

settings in Allowed Content, Privacy, Allow Changes

and Game Centre.

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Will my child be taught about safe and appropriate use of the iPad?

Yes. We have also investigated a new app called Curbi that allows parents

to monitor the amount of time their children are using the iPads, what

apps they are using and even to disable the iPad for a set period of time.

How will the iPads be secured at school?

Students will not be permitted to use them in the school grounds before school, at recess or

lunchtimes or after school. On arrival to classrooms students will remove their iPad from

their school bag and take it inside where it will be stored safely. Classrooms will be locked

when no-one is present.

Who will insure the iPads?

Parents will need to ensure that iPads are insured through their personal home and con-

tents insurance. The school will not take responsibility for insurance.

What happens if the iPad is broken or stolen?

The parents will need to contact their insurance company.

Who will upload the apps and how will I know what apps to upload and when? Parents will be informed of the

apps that need to be downloaded and they will download the apps at home. We anticipate that teachers will notify

parents of new apps at the end of the term and avoid ‘mid term’ requests. Apps may be shared between a maximum

of five devices with the same Apple ID at no additional cost. Due to copyright restrictions the school is unable to

load apps onto multiple devices.

How much will I be expected to spend on apps?

This will be capped at $40.00 per year as some apps used at

school are free.

What if my child already has an iPad?

If your family already has an iPad and you would like to send this to school with your child, you do not need to

purchase a device.

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The life

expectancy of

an iPad is

approximately

3+ years

What happens if I cannot afford an iPad for my child or I have more than

one child in years 2 – 5? The school will continue to have a bank of iPads

which are accessible for student use across all year levels. Where siblings

needs to share one iPad, or students do not have access to their own, some

access to school iPads will be provided, however this will not be 1:1. Unfor-

tunately this means that children will not have the opportunity to share

their work with parents at home and will have to use the iPads in a shared

arrangement.

Who will be responsible for charging the iPads?

iPads will need to be charged at home. The school will have chargers in the

classroom if required.

Is a bulk purchase possible where

we might get a discount?

Yes. We have negotiated some sub-

stantial discounts with two local sup-

pliers. These prices can be found on

the back page.

Will my child have to share the iPad

I paid for?

No.

What happens if the iPad is not used

appropriately at school?

The schools ICT & iPad policy will be

followed in the event of inappropriate

behaviour: as it is now. A copy of

this policy is currently before the

School Board for ratification.

What type of iPad does my child need?

Wandina P.S. is happy for parents to send their child/ren to school with any iPad. The preference is for a iPad

with a minimum of 32GB of storage as this represent the minimum for ensuring hassle free educational use. Pho-

tos, videos, apps and student generated content can rapidly consume storage space on an iPad resulting in de-

creased performance.

The Department of Education recommends a 32GB iPad Air or Air 2 for any future NAPLAN On-line testing.

What happens if my child forgets their iPad?

Where possible ,a school iPad may be made available

dependant on the number of students without an iPad.

Current Favourite Apps - 2017

Pic Collage

Seesaw Tellagami ToonTastic Book Creator Edmodo

Google Drive

iMovie Garage Band QR Reader for

iPad iTunes U iBook

Popplet Lite

Pages Numbers Keynote Educreations

Scratch Jnr

Animoto

Google

Aurasma Drawing Pad PuppetPals iBrainStormer

Hopscotch

Comic Life Explain Every-

thing

Math Fight Showbie Dropbox

Tiny Tap

Lightbot hour Reading Eggs Google Docs Class Dojo

Sock Puppets

TapTyping

Whole school Apps Junior Primary (Year 2 & 3) Apps Upper Primary (Year 4 & 5) Apps

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Educational Apps Coding Apps

Word Magic Lite

Playschool Art

Paint Sparkle Draw

Montessori Rhyme Time

Montessori Phonics Time

Dot to Dot Numbers and Letters

Alphabet Spelling and Phonics

Little Writer

Counting and Addition

ABC Pocket Phonics

ABC Alphabet Phonics

Pop Words

Eggy 100

Geoboard

Word Search

10 Frame Fill

NASA

Stepping Stones

Mobicip

Epic!

Doodle Buddy

Splatter

A.L.E.X

Daisy the Dino

Bee-Bot

LilyPad

TinkerBox

Kodable

Tynker

Others

ThingLink

Skitch

Khan Academy

ScreenChomp

Adobe Voice

Stop Motion

Ideament

PureFlow

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These Apps represent the current classroom apps used at Wandina Primary School for students to demonstrate their

knowledge and understanding across the learning areas. All of these Apps can be found in the App Store. You will need an

Apple ID to download the apps, which can then be shared amongst five devices through Family Sharing. From time to time

the school will send notes home requesting additional apps be loaded onto the iPads.

These apps will allow our students to develop the 21st Century skills required for future employment opportunities. They

are able to Communicate, Create, Collaborate, think Critically, be Self-Reflective and Problem Solve in different ways.

They will be able to express themselves individually, research, investigate and propose solutions to real world problems

using the apps to create, compile and present their information, knowledge and solutions.