eCLASS

A Teaching and Learning Initiative

What is eCLASS? Digital Content, Learning, Assessment & Support System

Picture an umbrella with all our current resources underneath it along with new resources and applications to enhance student engagement and the teaching and learning process.

GCPS is not adopting eCLASS; GCPS is creating eCLASS along with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

eCLASS

BYODBring Your Own DeviceDigital NativesIt is not a technology initiative. It is a teaching and learning initiative.

eCLASS

FDES related to BYOD

Teacher access to the network with personally owned devices (Internet)

Limited access by students to the network for Internet usage on personally owned devices

What kind of access will students have? Internet access similar to what they

have when they log on to a school computer

We have some school-owned devices that can be used in our classrooms

How will devices be used? Utilize digital content via teacher websites,

the student portal and the internet Read and reference digital e-books and online

resources Access online educational games and learning

activities Collaborate and communicate using online

tools BYOD is a TOOL not a learning outcome or

source of entertainment!

What about security? Network Security

BYOD awards the same set of permissions as if you are on a school computer.

Internet usage on the BYOD network is still monitored, as it is on a regular school computer.

Classroom Management Teacher will communicate to the parents his/her

BYOD plan and how it is going to be used Classroom doors will be locked when class is not in

the room Students are responsible for their device although

teacher will ‘remind’ them to keep their device secure.

Same Discipline procedures apply

BYOD All users must agree to use the school network

(and not personal 3G, 4G or other cell providers) This ensures filtered, appropriate use

GCPS/FDES staff or teachers are not responsible for damages, fees, lost functionality, support, or costs associated with participating in BYOD

User is responsible for protecting the device at school, on the bus, at daycares or at school functions

Devices should be fully charged each night at home

What device is best? We can not recommend, or endorse, a

device for your family, but we can share some information to help inform your decision-making.

See our handouts for approved and non-approved devices

Common devices Apple: iPad, iPad mini, iPod Touch, iPhone BN: Nook HD Google: Nexus Kindle: Fire, Fire HD Microsoft: Surface Samsung: Galaxy Tab 2 Also smartphones, netbooks, and laptops Smartphones no longer being used for cell

service can access the network! NON EXAMPLES: PSP, DSI, Digital Hand Games

Preparing Your Student Can your student do the following

independently? Turn the device on and off Adjust the volume Open & close Apps Go to settings & select a Wi-Fi network Launch & navigate the Web browser Bookmark websites and go to the home screen

and access bookmarks Take a screenshot & access the photo library Take a video & access the video library

Next Step? Personally Owned Device Release Form must

be completed Have a conversation with your child

about responsible use about sharing about expectations