Welcome to Hammocks Middle School’s VILS Parent iPad Orientation
2020-2021
Cohort 6
Hammocks Middle School
Ms. Deborah Leal, Principal
Verizon Learning Schools (VILS)
Objectives
• To provide a context for parents about
the 1:1 iPad implementation
• To communicate information
concerning digital citizenship and
internet safety
• To inform parents about the guidelines,
expectations, and policies surrounding
the use of the iPad devices
About This Program
• Established in 2012
• Provides Success in the Digital World
• Digital Promise collaborates with Verizon to equip every student and teacher at select middle schools across America with a device and up-to a four-year data plan
• Provides extensive teacher training, support, and the opportunity to engage in a unique, immersive curriculum to leverage technology in their classrooms
Participating Schools (View Map)
206,356
Students
12,139
Teachers
253
Schools
Goals
• Increase Student Technology Proficiency
• Increase Student Engagement
• Increase Student Achievement
• Increase Student Interest in STEM subjects and Careers
iPad Student Package
• Active Parent Consent Form
• Research End User Participation Agreement
• iPad 7th gen with Wi-Fi/Cellular (A2200)
• Apple 12W Power Adapter & Lightning Cable
Teen and Tech: The New Landscape
Behaving Respectfully When Online
Your Online behavior and actions have enormous consequences.
Possible consequences for behaving Disrespectfully:
• Cause others to feel hurt
• Impact future professional opportunities
• Legal consequences
• Could also impact your child's future opportunities
R-E-S-P-E-C-T… R-E-S-P-E-C-T…
• Once you post it, you can’t un-post it!
• Respect yourself. Respect Others!
What is Online Safety?
Online Safety is Defined as…
The knowledge of maximizing the user's personal safety against security
risks to private information and property associated with using the
Internet and the self-protection from computer crime in general.
Rings of Responsibility
• Self = Staying safe and keeping healthy
• Family and Friends = Helping and listening to others
• Community = Following rules to safely engage on the Internet
Inappropriate Content & Information
• Adult Activities
• Violence
• Hateful Words
• Risky of Illegal Behavior • Embarrassing things about
you or other people
• Revealing pictures
• Pranks
• Illegal behavior
• Hate Speech
Posting Inappropriate content online means your child may build a bad
reputation, face consequences at home, at school, or even by law enforcement.
It could lead to the loss of device privileges and/or disciplinary action.
Beware of Predators
Online Predators:
• Engage in predatory, exploitative behavior through an online presence
• Online Predators utilize computational networking systems in the form of the Internet to take advantage of or prey upon their victims
Threats/Safety
What is a Threat?
• An expression of an intention to inflict pain, harm, or punishment.
• This can be directed at an individual, group, or organization.
If you see a threat, please notify the police and school immediately.
Cyberbullying
If you see it happening:
• Show support
• Refuse to join in
• Report it to school
What is it?
• Using the Internet or electronic means to make another person feel angry, sad, or scared
• It is something that is done repeatedly What to do if you have a concern:
• Take a screenshot
• Notify the school
• Close or delete it
• If necessary, contact local law enforcement
Best Practices
• Never share personal information
• Use privacy settings and check them often
• Choose appropriate screen names
• Only accept friend request from and communicate with people you also know offline
• Don’t make threatening jokes
Healthy Family iPad Habits
What are some some ways to balance your digital life?
Set Limits• Weekly Screen-time amounts
• Balance of activities throughout
the week
Choose age-appropriate, high-
quality media.• Nourishing
• Fun
Co-View and Co-Play• Take the time to learn together
• Ask questions
• Listen with an open mind
Treat the iPad as a tool, not a reward
or treat.• Demonstrate the utility of the
device
Supporting Digital Citizenship at Home
Privacy and Internet Safety Cyberbullying Screen Time
Scan Me!Scan Me! Scan Me!
Responsibilities
• Bring the device to school daily and ensure it is charged before leaving for school.
• At home, keep your device and accessories in a secure place. Take care of each item.
• At school, never leave your device unattended.
• Do not change the settings or remove any hardware or software on the device.
• If your device is lost or stolen, report it immediately to the VILS Coach. (A police report may be necessary.)
• If your device malfunctions, please see the VILS Coach.
VILS Paperwork
• Active Parent Consent
• Research End User Participation Agreement
VILS iPad Agreement
❑Usage shall not exceed 10 GB per month.
❑No billable or paid applications may be downloaded except those provided by my
school.
❑Personal hotspots on the device may not be used.
❑Hardware (i.e. case or SIM Card ) or software may not be removed from the device.
❑Device may only be used in the U.S.
❑International calls, videos, texts or pictures are not permitted.
❑Immediately report any lost or stolen device to the school principal.
❑The device may not be sold or transferred to a third party. A third party is also not
allowed to use the wireless service.
❑Service may be terminated at any time without notice.
❑Take care of the device assigned to me and agree to kind and safe digital
interactions with others.
M-DCPS Acceptable Use Policy
• Accessing the internet through district equipment is a privilege, not a right.
• Utilization of the network must be consistent with educational objectives.
• Inappropriate use may result in cancellation of the privileges.
• Students must adhere to the Student Code of
Conduct, as well as general acceptable use of
network etiquette.
Wellness Checks & End Of Year Inventory
• Students will participate in device Wellness Checks during the year to sure healthy connectively throughout the year.
• Students will return their device and charger at the end of the school year.
• Students will receive their device and charger again at the beginning of the following school year.
How Student iPads are Managed
• Through the Self-Service Icon you and your
family can download apps!
• Don’t worry… All apps have been pre-
approved by MDCPS
• The JAMF Self Service software will keep
the devices up to date and secure,
ensuring students have the resources, apps
and services they need. Self-Service
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Setting Up a Student Device
•Passcode
Policy enabled Setting Passcode Confirm Passcode
Please Note: Passcodes will be temporarily disabled during the first quarter as we push out the iOS update.
❑ A six characters alpha & numeric passcode, becomes active after 60 minutes.
Setting Up a Student Device
•Touch ID
1. Tap the
Settings icon.
2. Tap Touch ID &
Passcode, then
Add a Fingerprint
❑ Touch ID is an electronic fingerprint recognition feature, that allows users to
unlock Apple devices, make purchases in the various Apple digital media stores
(the iTunes Store, the App Store, and the Apple Books Store), and authenticate Apple
Pay online or in apps.
Setting Up a Student Device
3. Follow the steps
displayed in the Touch ID
wizard.
4. Place any finger on
the home button to
capture the print.
5. Gently reapply the finger
over the sensor to fully
capture the print, filling in
the lines.
Setting Up a Student Device
6. Once complete, tap
Continue.7. Repeat the previous
steps to confirm the
finger print.
8. After confirming the
print, tap Continue a
final time.
Setting Up a Student Device
9. If a passcode has not already been
set, you will be prompted to enter one
now. It must meet the 6-digit
requirement, and must be confirmed. 10. Verify that
iPad Unlock is
enabled. You
are now able
to unlock your
iPad with your
fingerprint.
Setting Up a Student Device
•Connect to Wireless Home Network:
1. Tap the Settings icon. 2. Tap Wi-Fi. 3. Confirm that Wi-Fi is set to On.
Setting Up a Student Device
5.Enter your network's encryption key if you're prompted and tap Join.
4.Choose your network from
the list provided.
6. The joined network will now be
listed with a checkmark next to it.
Home Learning
• iPad User Guide
1. From the iPad Home screen,
tap the Safari icon. The Safari
web browser starts up.
❑ Access to the iPad User Guide is a nice easy guide
to access, as it located right on the iPad.
2. Tap the Bookmark icon. On
the Bookmarks menu that
appears, tap iPad User Guide…
3. Tap the iPad User Guide to
open.
Thank You!
Please contact the school's VILS Technology Coachshould you have any questions. When emailing theVILS Coach, please include your child’s name, ID#, theproblem you are having with the iPad, the serial # onthe back of the iPad, and a telephone # where youand the child can be reached.
Support
Beatriz Llano-ScherkerVILS CoachHammocks Middle [email protected]