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MR RICHARD BURKHILL BSc (Hons)

Director of Digital Learning, Whole School

Head of Computing, Prep

Apple Teacher

Google Educator Level 2

Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) Refresh

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2019

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Why?

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5 years +

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For the students:
Familiarity & Personalisation: Students tend to be more comfortable and familiar with their own devices, as they have customised them according to their preferences. This can lead to higher levels of engagement and productivity in the classroom
Availability & Access: BYOD programmes provide students with continuous access to their devices, as they can take them home after school, use them for learning outside of the classroom and ready them for Senior school life and beyond
Latest Technology: Students tend to have more up-to-date technology than school-provided devices, as they can often upgrade devices regularly. This can provide students with better performance and functionality, which can enhance their learning experience.
Flexibility: BYOD programmes provide students with flexibility and choice in terms of the type of device they use. This can accommodate individual learning needs and preferences, and can also help to prepare students for the technology they will use in their future

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How?

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🚫 2,000THB-per-year

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How?

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All students will be expected to sign and follow the Acceptable Usage Policy as found on our website
Device traffic will still be routed through our School's firewall. Device history will only be made aware to us should a breach of policy occur
A Year 7 class trial will take place to ensure all monitoring, safety and communication systems are August ready
An in-person question and answer session will take place on Wednesday 3rd and Wednesday 10th May
Prep staff shall be trained in Term 3 with new monitoring, safety and communication systems
School's student Tech Team and staff EdTech Team will provide initial support to students on BYOD via Google Classroom and in-person support
School will provide loan devices for use in school during the initial launch weeks of the programme
Students will be asked to bring charging cables and plugs in case they have not charged their device
Checkpoints will be provided at the end of this academic year and the start of next to assist in device setup and compatibility

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How?

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The school recommends to take out insurance and cases for devices being used for BYOD. Any loss or breakage will not be the school's responsibility and dealt with case-by-case
Devices should be fully charged daily and where required updated weekly. Charging plugs and cables should be brought to school in case in school charging is needed
Any non-school content does not have to be removed, but should not be accessed at school as outline in the above AUP
Devices should have all necessary apps installed as soon as possible after being notified by a the Director of Digital Learning. Any apps required will be listed above and sent out via SchoolZine. Most subscription costs are covered by the school with the exception of one-time purchases, but never exceeding 2,000THB-per-academic year
Families are encouraged to visit our Digital Wellbeing page for advice on how to setup their children's devices for maximum safety and security

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The school will report any loss or breakage to parents on the same school day
Charging stations for all major power plugs will be provided in form rooms
Students will be notified of any apps they require by the Director of Digital Learning in advance of lessons. The app list will be published above 👆 and sent out via SchoolZine. Most subscription costs are covered by the school with the exception of one-time purchases, but never exceeding 2,000THB-per-academic year
School will still provide any specialist app, equipment or subscription
Students will be coached via our assembly, computing, Whole Me and integrated lessons on how to use their devices with focus and purpose
School will continue to provide workshops and device support to parents who wish for it with details being made available on our Digital Wellbeing page

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