- 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
● Battery $45
● Screen $30
● Keyboard $50
● System Board $100
● Charger $20
● Case $20
● Touchpad $25Cost 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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Insurance
Do I need to pay for insurance? Do I need to repurchase insurance each year? How do I purchase Chromebook insurance?
Parents must sign the Chromebook Agreement form in the OnCourse new student registration or the annual registration process before a device will be distributed.
Do I need to pay for insurance? Do I need to repurchase insurance each year? How do I purchase Chromebook insurance? Insurance can be purchased through Community Pass. Insurance payment is optional and covers one incident. Please click the INSURANCE tab for more information.
What if the family can not afford the insurance premium? For families that have a difficult time affording the $30 insurance, please see your child’s grade level Assistant Principal.
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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.
Insurance
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The district recognizes the devices will experience accidental damage through a student's academic career. The district will be offering families the opportunity to purchase a $30 insurance policy. The insurance will cover the cost of one accidental damage instance to the Chromebook.
After the first repair, families will have an opportunity to purchase an additional policy for $30. This will cover the cost of one accidental damage instance to the Chromebook. For families that did not purchase the Accidental Insurance, they will be responsible for the full cost of repairs to the device (See the price list below). The Technology Department will oversee and perform all repairs.Please note:
- Insurance does not transfer to new devices. If you are given a new device due to a repair from an issue caused by the student, insurance repurchase is recommended.
- Insurance does not transfer from school to school. When your student transfers to a new building, insurance repurchase is recommended. The previous purchase does not transfer to the new building.
- When your student receives a new district issued chromebook in 9th grade, the previous insurance purchase does not transfer to the new device, insurance repurchase is recommended.
Insurance Payment
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To register for the 1:1 Chromebook Device Insurance:
- Click the rectangle on the left CLICK TO VIEW PAYMENT OPTIONS
- Choose the activity - 1:1 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 Accidental Technology Insurance Use Fee - ACCEPTANCE ($30) and follow directions #10 - #12
- 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.
