FAQs - Technical |
1. Does the school have Tech support?
Yes. We have two technicians that are employed for 12.6 hours per week. If your iPad is purchased from New Wave Systems, their technical expertise is on hand too.
2. What about the school’s wireless infrastructure?
In 2013 the school invested in a wireless controller and new WAP’s (Wireless Access Points). The school is undertaking another infrastructure review Wed 27th June carried out by Network neighbourhood. Recommendations will be followed up on.
3. How will the students gain access to the internet?
Our technical support staff will install a security certificate that enables wireless access to the school’s internet. This is a DEECD network and will have time restrictions (ie 8:30am – 4pm) for access Monday – Friday.
4. Who manages the iTunes account?
We see the iPad as a great resource to build relationships between Teacher-Student-Parent. The device is owned by the family and therefore the iTunes account is owned and monitored by the family. The school will recommend certain apps for education and also has the ability to purchase bulk apps at a discounted rate eg: Pages costs $10.49 each or through the Volume Purchasing Program (VPP) we are able to get them at a discounted rate – up to 50% off depending on the volume.
5. Internet at home?
iPads are wifi compatible meaning that if you have a Wi-Fi network at home or you tether it from a mobile phone you will be able to have internet access. You will not be able to access the school internet from home.
6 Does the school want to replace PC with Mac products?
No. We believe we are providing students with a range of ICT products. We have used PC’s predominantly in the past and with the addition of iPads into the market, we have seen the educational benefits of them and will continue to use both PC and Mac products. It is the best of both worlds.
7 What about the Microsoft’s Surface or the iPad Mini or Window 8 tablets?
The rate of technology evolution and improvements is astounding and with numerous tablet devices available, it is difficult to trial, research then implement an educated decision.
When the discussion began about improving our technology across the school, the above-mentioned devices were not in the market place. The preferred option from staff was iPad; this was due to the extensive professional development on this device and management issues.
School Council agreed that whatever decision we made at that point in time would be the right decision – for that point in time. This is not to say these devices will not be in classrooms. Like all our programs we review them frequently and try to make the best educational decision.
Yes. We have two technicians that are employed for 12.6 hours per week. If your iPad is purchased from New Wave Systems, their technical expertise is on hand too.
2. What about the school’s wireless infrastructure?
In 2013 the school invested in a wireless controller and new WAP’s (Wireless Access Points). The school is undertaking another infrastructure review Wed 27th June carried out by Network neighbourhood. Recommendations will be followed up on.
3. How will the students gain access to the internet?
Our technical support staff will install a security certificate that enables wireless access to the school’s internet. This is a DEECD network and will have time restrictions (ie 8:30am – 4pm) for access Monday – Friday.
4. Who manages the iTunes account?
We see the iPad as a great resource to build relationships between Teacher-Student-Parent. The device is owned by the family and therefore the iTunes account is owned and monitored by the family. The school will recommend certain apps for education and also has the ability to purchase bulk apps at a discounted rate eg: Pages costs $10.49 each or through the Volume Purchasing Program (VPP) we are able to get them at a discounted rate – up to 50% off depending on the volume.
5. Internet at home?
iPads are wifi compatible meaning that if you have a Wi-Fi network at home or you tether it from a mobile phone you will be able to have internet access. You will not be able to access the school internet from home.
6 Does the school want to replace PC with Mac products?
No. We believe we are providing students with a range of ICT products. We have used PC’s predominantly in the past and with the addition of iPads into the market, we have seen the educational benefits of them and will continue to use both PC and Mac products. It is the best of both worlds.
7 What about the Microsoft’s Surface or the iPad Mini or Window 8 tablets?
The rate of technology evolution and improvements is astounding and with numerous tablet devices available, it is difficult to trial, research then implement an educated decision.
When the discussion began about improving our technology across the school, the above-mentioned devices were not in the market place. The preferred option from staff was iPad; this was due to the extensive professional development on this device and management issues.
School Council agreed that whatever decision we made at that point in time would be the right decision – for that point in time. This is not to say these devices will not be in classrooms. Like all our programs we review them frequently and try to make the best educational decision.