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Broughton Hall High School

Broughton Hall High School. Laptops for Pupils Initiative. Welcome and introduction. What is the scheme all about? Why are we doing this? What is being provided? What do we have to do? What help will there be? How will my child benefit? What do I need to know?

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Broughton Hall High School

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  1. Broughton Hall High School Laptops for Pupils Initiative

  2. Welcome and introduction • What is the scheme all about? • Why are we doing this? • What is being provided? • What do we have to do? • What help will there be? • How will my child benefit? • What do I need to know? • How will we receive the kit? • Any questions?

  3. What is the scheme all about? • Aims to provide laptop access to KS3/4 2010 • Impact will be monitored & measured • The money primarily comes from the school’s ICT budget • Small parental contribution • MOODLE

  4. Why are we doing this? Schools need to change: • 140 people a second joining the web • 4 out of 5 pupils starting school now will go into jobs that do not yet exist and use technology that has not been invented • 2013 a PC with capacity of human brain • Amount of technical information expected to double every 72hours by 2010 • 2.7 billion searches on Google each month • 8 out of 10 US pupils use Face book

  5. As our world continues to change • 9/10 toys are made in China • Half of all tvs & cameras are made in China • Your computer can be repaired on line in India • Your brain scan may be checked in Australia • You will need the skills of…..team work, empathy, good communication, problem solving, initiative, determination and most of all enthusiasm • By the age of 16 you are likely to have spent more time watching television than you have spent in school…. Have schools changed enough in recent years?

  6. Our aim… To help your daughter: • Improve in all her school subjects • Raise attendance levels & improve the behaviour of target pupils • Develop the skills needed for the 21st century • More easily do homework and revision • Better present her work

  7. Raise the achievement of particular pupils: • who are at risk of not achieving level 5 in English, mathematics, science or ICT • whose homework needs improving • Whose attendance or poor health affects learning • who are gifted and talented

  8. What is being provided? • Asus 901 • Office Suite • Up to 8hrs battery • Camera • Chosen by the girls • Compact/lightweight model • Shock proof • To be used at home and in school

  9. What we ask of you • Your daughter brings the laptop to school daily • Help them look after the laptop eg.Careless/wilful damage – c, £100 surety deposit or withdrawal of laptop Lost/damaged powercable – c, £25 • Make sure the laptop isn’t used inappropriately • Report damage or other problems promptly • Return the laptop to the school at the end of yr 11

  10. What do I need to know? HEALTH AND E-SAFETY • Trailing wires, electricity supply, sitting position, usage • Laptop will need to be re-charged at home E-SAFETY • Commercialism, inappropriate content, chat rooms • www.childnet.orgwww.parentscentre.gov. uk/usingcomputersandtheinternet/ • Web checker: www.home.snafu.de/tilman/xenulink.html

  11. What help will there be? • In-house technical support • Warranty work – pool of laptops • ICT teachers • Support materials/websites • Free ICT classes: www.ufi.com/ukol and www.learndirect.co.uk • Annual inspection

  12. Any Questions? • What if my child has additional needs? Liaise with Mrs Hible. • Who does the equipment belong to? The equipment belongs to the school, even when it’s in your home. • What if we have a problem? Let the school know.

  13. How long can we keep it? Till the end of yr 11 or earlier if she moves school. • I’m worried about crime – what if its lost or stolen? Research suggests this is very unlikely. • Can we load other software? We would ask you not to do this with out first checking with the school.

  14. What if we move house? As long as your daughter remains on roll she may keep the laptop. Just inform the office of your change of address. • How much will it cost? One of payment of £30

  15. What next? • Recommended to join the scheme • Letter of invitation • Schedule of Equipment and Software • Home-School Agreement • Cheque • Appropriate school bag

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