1. Parent Information

2. Students will receive  An iPad 2  An Otterbox Case  A Power Brick  A Power Cord  All materials must be returned at the end of the school year in the same condition that they were received.

3. What will this cost you?  BISD asks for a Usage Fee of $30 once a year.  This fee will help the District replenish and update devices.  Students may also be charged up to $50 to repair or replace devices.

4. How can I pay the usage fee?  You may pay here tonight in the library.  Students may pay the librarian any day.  You may pay online with PayPal through the SBMS website. Note: In PayPal you have to pay for each student individually.

5. Online Payment via Paypal  Go to SBMS webpage at www.bisd.net/SBMS www.bisd.net/SBMS  Quick Links  iPad Usage Fee Online Payment

6. Paypal Website http://www.bisd.net/SBMS Usage fee on Paypal is $31.50 Select South Belton Middle School Enter the Student ID Click Buy Now

7. You have paid your fee once you receive confirmation

8. iPad Expectations at School  All students are expected to have their iPad fully charged and ready for use each school day.  The iPad must stay in the Otterbox case given to students by SBMS.  The case may not be changed in any way (no stickers, etc).  Power brick and cord should stay at home.

9. Would you like to learn how to use the iPad?  Several parents requested training on using the iPad.  We love involved parents, so we have scheduled parent trainings six times this year. October 29November 5 November 27January 14 February 26March 7

10. What will we cover?  We’ll show you basic functions, how to see their calendar and email, and how to use some of the apps.  You are welcome to attend one or all of trainings.  Bring your students’ iPad. Your student is welcome as well.

11. What is the purpose of students using iPads?  We want to meet the students’ needs for rigor and engagement.  Teachers have received staff development throughout the summer and school year on how to change instruction using the iPad.  For examples, view this video from last year. For examples, view this video from last year.

12. The iOS6 update has Moved the Date for Checking iPads Out All iPads will be handed out via Social Studies classes  8 th Grade: September 28  7 th Grade: October 1  6 th Grade: October 2 Anyone who is absent on Wednesday or Thursday will receive theirs when they return.

13. What if something happens?  Fees for loss or damage Power cord- $10 Power Brick- $20 iPad Case- $45 (Includes stickers, etc) Broken iPad- $50 deductible Lost or Stolen iPad- file a police report, $50 deductible If the iPad is not returned at the end of the year or upon termination of enrollment, the replacement cost for the iPad is due. Police report will be filed.

14. Internet Access at Home  Students do not have access to the Internet from your home unless you provide it for them.  Public Internet access at the public library, many restaurants and several businesses. http://www.beltonwireless.com/locations/

15. Internet Access at School  Internet access at school will continue to be filtered and monitored by BISD.

16. The Parent is in Charge at Home  Make a plan for how you will manage the technology at home. You might try: Creating a scheduled time for working on the device Designating a place in your home for working online Designating a place to charge the device over night so the student remembers it in the morning.

17. When you child works on the iPad at home:  Ask to see what your child is working on.  Please take up the iPad at home until it is convenient for you to monitor your child.  Use time with your child to learn how the iPad works. Have discussions with them about it.

18. Responsible Internet Use  We realize many of your students have access to the Internet from their phones or at home, and you are already working with them to be safe online.  We want to continue to partner with you to teach your child to use the Internet responsibly and efficiently.

19. Online Safety Kit  Internet Safety Lessons- 2 weeks of lessons concerning safety online and appropriate use of technology at the beginning of the year Additional days of lessons about online safety throughout the school year

20. We’ll Take Care of the Hard Stuff  Unlike last year, the students won’t have to worry about having time to download apps.  Students will not have to try to update the apps we deploy.  Email access has been adjusted so that students may email teachers and staff but not each other through school email.

21. What can students do?  Students may download music, books and iTunesU content.  Students will NOT be able to download apps onto the iPad and should never connect to a computer with the sync chord.

22. Offenders hunt down children based on bits of private info Young Children are targets Filters and Anti- Spam software keep teens safe Online Safety Myths For more information visit: http://cybersmartcurriculum.org/assets/files/HC_Safety.pdfhttp://cybersmartcurriculum.org/assets/files/HC_Safety.pdf

23. Teens meet offenders voluntarily Teens are the primary targets Safety depends on the decisions users make Online Safety Truths For more information visit: http://cybersmartcurriculum.org/assets/files/HC_Safety.pdfhttp://cybersmartcurriculum.org/assets/files/HC_Safety.pdf

24. Be aware of your child’s online activities Avoid risky behaviors online Understand these online devices are important to your child Manage online information Have conversations with your child frequently What families can do For more information visit: http://cybersmartcurriculum.org/assets/files/HC_Safety.pdfhttp://cybersmartcurriculum.org/assets/files/HC_Safety.pdf

25. Questions? Please contact us:  Campus Facilitator: Donna Bownds 215-3012 Donna.Bownds@bisd.net District Technology Coordinators Terice Schneider 215-2069 terice.schneider@bisd.net terice.schneider@bisd.net Vicki Ventura 215-2052 vicki.ventura@bisd.net *This presentation will be posted on the SBMS website tomorrow.