- Wayne Township Public Schools
- WTPS 1:1
1:1 Chromebook Initiative
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The Wayne Township Public School District has been working to create a learning environment where technology is not an obstacle in instruction, but rather a catalyst for learning.
To create a Future Ready Environment, it is necessary to have a robust network infrastructure that is capable of meeting the needs for instructional purposes and a network that is able to grow as the demand for instructional technology increases.
The shift to a Future Ready Environment has created more opportunities for students to utilize digital tools which has led to an increase in cloud-based services and subscriptions. These services and subscriptions aim at increasing student engagement and achievement. The tools allow students and staff 24 hour access to these instructional resources. With students and staff having anytime, anywhere access, learning is no longer bound to the classroom walls but creates an environment where students are Ready to Innovate. -
Equip all students to use technology actively in their learning path by constructing knowledge, collaborating, communicating and thinking globally in a 21st century environment according to age appropriate developmental expectations.
- Students will recognize the responsibilities and opportunities of growing up in a connected global society; the importance of digital citizenship and the impact of their digital footprint.
- Students will utilize technology in real-world applications to demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- Students will utilize technology to connect with other learners to increase their perspective, to explore locally and think globally.
- Students will have an increased opportunity to demonstrate multimodal learning through a variety of digital platforms, tools, and formats aligned to the learning outcome.
FAQs
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Expectations on Use and Care
What are the expectations around using the Chromebook at home? Is it just for schoolwork or can I use it for personal or entertainment reasons? The device is intended for educational purposes. The district may monitor a student's @wayneschools.com G-Suite and device usage when a student is logged on at home or anytime the device is connected to an internet connection.
Will students take their devices home with them? Students in grades 1 through 12 will be encouraged to take their devices home and come to school with them fully charged and ready to learn. Each Kindergarten class will have chromebooks provided for in school use only.
What is the expected care of the district issued device? The Chromebook should be treated and cared for as you would any other electronic device you may have. Click to read more on keeping your computer physically clean and for additional care of a Chromebook.
Can my child and I configure or personalize the device in any way? The device is considered school property and should be treated as such.
Will students be allowed to load applications on their Chromebooks? Students will be able to load district approved Chrome extensions by following the directions on adding Google Chrome extensions.
Who else can use my child’s device? The device is issued to each student. Only a student with a @wayneschools.com account can log into the machine.
Is there an acceptable use policy (AUP)? Where can I find it? Yes, the Acceptable Use of Computer Network/Computers and Resources (District Policy #2361) can be found on the district website.
What are the school’s disciplinary consequences for inappropriate use? The district's Acceptable Use of Computer Network/Computers and Resources (District Policy #2361) consequences for chromebook violations.
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District Chromebook Policies
Does the parent need to sign any district forms to allow a student to use chromebooks? Yes, the Student Chromebook Device and Use Fee Acceptantance Waiver Form and the G-Suite forms are part of the online new student registration process and must also be signed off yearly during the Annual Registration process in August along with other district policy forms. They are both listed on the District Policy Information for Parents. They must be accepted in order for your student to be given a device and allowed Google Apps access from the district.
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District Acceptable Use Policy and Disciplinary Consequences
Is there an Acceptable Use policy? Where can I find it? Yes, the Acceptable Use of Computer Network/Computers and Resources (District Policy #2361) can be found on the district website.
What are the school’s disciplinary consequences for inappropriate use? The district's Acceptable Use of Computer Network/Computers and Resources (District Policy #2361) consequences for chromebook violations.
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Cost to Replace Broken Parts
Cost of Broken Parts
● Repairs $30
● Charger $20
Cost of Replacement Chromebook
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Why Not BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)?
Why not BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)? If we are to change the way we teach and learn in the classrooms, we need to have a uniform platform. With a BYOD implementation, it would be difficult for us to mandate our students to bring in their devices.
- This means we cannot eliminate any of the labs or student Chromebooks from the district.
- We would also encounter difficulties in enforcing what the students are allowed to do on their devices and what applications they can have on them.
- From a support standpoint, it would be a problematic for our technical staff to address network, hardware or software issues on the various operating systems and devices.
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Content Filter for Internet Browsing
Is the school using a content filter for Internet browsing? The district uses a content filtering solution that is CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act) compliant. The district may monitor a student's @wayneschools.com G-Suite and device usage when a student is logged on at home or anytime the device is connected to an internet connection.
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WiFi
Will the device need to be connected to the Internet to complete homework assignments? Yes, the Chromebook is an internet based device that requires access to the internet to perform certain tasks.
What if a family does not have WiFi at home? For kindergarten - 12th grade families that do not have WiFi at home and are eligible to receive either Free or Reduced lunch, the district will provide at home WiFi solutions to those who qualify. Please contact your building principal for an application.
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Distribution
How and when will the devices be distributed? Distribution of devices for students will be done by each individual school building on their own schedule. For students who can not make the assigned days, there will be additional Chromebook distribution days an email will be forthcoming with additional details.
What grades will get a Chromebook? The 1:1 initiative provides all Wayne Township Public School students, kindergarten through 12th grade, a Chromebook device for their use in school and home.
What will be issued to my child? Each student will be issued a charger and a Chromebook.
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Incident Payment Fee
If your student's device is deemed damaged and the school's technology department must complete repairs, an incident payment fee will be issued.
- An unintentional, negligent, or accidental damage to a chromebook will be charged $30.
- An intentional, deliberate damage that results in the replacement of the device will be issued a charge of $175.
- Should your child's device be damaged, again, there will be an additional charge.
- Repeated unintentional, negligent, accidental or deliberate damage to a device will result in more fees and disciplinary action.
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Tech Support
What kind of tech support will we have outside of school hours? Students who experience a technical issue are encouraged to report them using the Chromebook kiosk in each media center. For students whose Chromebook’s are being repaired, a loaner one will be provided to them until the repair is complete.
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Chromebook Theft
What happens if the Chromebook is stolen? Student / parent must report the incident immediately to the Principal or Assistant Principal of your student's building within 24 hours so that the District may initiate the recovery process.
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Loaners
What happens if the student forgets his/her Chromebook? Will loaners be available to those students? Students who forget their Chromebook will be provided a loaner Chromebook on a per-period class basis. The Chromebook is considered a tool necessary for learning. If a student comes to class without the proper tools, they will be treated as coming to class unprepared.
What happens if the student forgets to charge their Chromebook? Students are encouraged to come to class prepared with their Chromebook fully charged. In the event a Chromebook needs to be charged, there will be central charging stations available in the school .
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Parent Information
How is this different from a cart-based model? In a 1:1 environment, the Chromebook is issued similar to a textbook, where students are encouraged to take it home and come prepared the next day ready for learning.The goal is to make learning more individualized and to extend academics beyond the classroom walls. In a cart-based model, Chromebooks are stored in charging carts and students are assigned a Chromebook to be used for a particular class. At the end of the class, the students return the Chromebook back to the cart for the next class.
How can I help support the school with this 1-to-1 program? Parental support is essential to the success of any educational program.
- Parents can discuss with their children the importance of digital citizenship and proper ways to manage their digital footprint.
- Resources like Common Sense Media have excellent tools for parents.
District Policies
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By accepting the Chromebook agreement and taking possession of a Wayne Township Public Schools computer, you and your student are agreeing to abide by District policy #2361 Acceptable Use of Computer Network/Computers and Resources.
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By accepting the Chromebook agreement and taking possession of a Wayne Township Public Schools computer, you and your student are agreeing to abide by the District policy #7523 School District Provided Technology Devices to Students.
Agreement
Incident Payment Fee
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The district recognizes the devices will experience accidental damage through a student's academic career. After each incident, families will be required to pay a Chromebook Incident fee. This will cover the cost of one accidental damage instance to the Chromebook.
Unintentional, negligent, or accidental damage
When a device is damaged as a result of unintentional or accidental circumstances, the student’s parent/guardian will be assessed a $30 fee as explained in the WTPS Chromebook Agreement.
- Should your child's device be damaged again, an additional $30 will be charged.
- Repeated unintentional, negligent, or accidental damage or intentional deliberate damage to a device will result in more fees and disciplinary action.
Intentional/deliberate damage
- The student and the student’s parents/guardians are responsible for the actual cost of repair or replacement, including labor when a device is damaged or destroyed because the student committed or intentionally facilitated a deliberate act of damage or vandalism as explained in the WTPS Chromebook Agreement.
Payment of all Chromebook Incident Fees will be made through Community Pass.
Before a student receives their repaired Chromebook back the assigned fee must be paid. Note that unpaid fees will result in access to OnCourse Connect to be suspended until the fee is paid.
Incident Payment
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To pay for a Chromebook Incident Fee that was charged to your student:
- Click the rectangle on the left CLICK TO VIEW PAYMENT OPTIONS
- Choose the activity - CHROMEBOOKS /continue (Please make sure to select the correct graduation year for your student)
- Confirm your information edit if needed/continue
- Verify Email address- edit if needed/continue
- Choose the student to be registered/continue
- Confirm SCHOOL and GRADE are correctly displayed, edit if needed/continue
- Select the appropriate Fee (Charger Fee, Incident Fee, or Replacement Fee)
- Click credit card/ continue
- Enter credit card information, also confirm address, etc.
- Click complete the transaction
You can click for further directions on using Community Pass.
Home Access
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Transitioning to a 1:1 environment allows students anytime / anywhere access to information. Students will be able to use their device anywhere an internet connection is available. The district recognizes that while access to the internet has been growing and increasing popular, not all families have internet access at home. For families that do not have WiFi access to the internet at home due to a financial issue, the district has partnered with vendors that can assist.For kindergarten - 12th grade families that do not have WiFi at home and are eligible to receive either Free or Reduced lunch, the district will provide at home WiFi solutions to those who qualify. Please contact your building principal for an application.
