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Outline • Background Information • Proposed Minimum Specifications • Support from School • Timeline • Option Form
mLearning 2.0 @ CGS Opt in Do not opt in Learning anytime, Subject to availability as anywhere we have a defined number of loan sets To return on the same day as other students may need the device the next day
Advantages of BYOD • Use existing PLDs • Compare prices and package. Decide what suits your child best • Able to tap on interest free installment plan at major stores/ IT fairs
Form Factor Convertible • Inking feature • Dual input (type or write) • Touch screen
Why Slate PCs / convertible laptops, not iPad? • Need higher processor speed for various learning activities e.g. video production • For creation, not consumption • For learning, not gaming
Annex II (Blue) – Recommended Specifications Specifications Rationale Appearance • A laptop-like device with • Lighter in weight detachable screen, transforming • Portability, able to bring out the into a portable Slate PC Slate PC for outdoor learning • Convertible laptop can transform activities from laptop to tablet and back again Physical • Weight of device should be less • To minimize strain on the students Specifications than 1.5 kg carrying the device around Hardware • Intel Core i5 Processor • Minimum specifications required Specifications ( 8th Gen Intel) for learning activities such as • 8GB RAM creation of multimedia content • Min. 256 GB SSD (recommended) • To cater to student’s 3-4 years • Intel Graphics HD620 learning needs
Annex II (Blue) – Recommended Specifications Specifications Rationale Connectivity • WiFi 802.11 Standard • For wireless access a/b/g/n/ac • Bluetooth Standard 4.0 Camera • Integrated web camera: Front • To be used in learning and back preferred activities which involve video conferencing, filming, photo taking etc. • Compatibility for school Operating System • At least Windows 10 OS, 64bit applications • To provide ideal inking Inking • Active digitizer stylus experience
Annex II (Blue) – Recommended Specifications MS Surface Pro Lenovo Miix
Annex II (Blue) – Recommended Specifications Lenovo Yoga Dell XPS HP Spectre Series
Devices that are Unsuitable • IOS and Android Devices ( eg iPad, Galaxy Tab, Galaxy Note) • Above devices are mainly for content consumption • Unable to cater to the learning needs for students
Other Considerations • Warranty e.g. no. of years, local/ global • Battery life • Support services e.g. service center, collection from home • Accessories e.g slip case, external DVD- ROM • Insurance e.g. coverage/ Exclusions
MS Surface Pro
Prices and Payment Options Available Model Specs Availability Price Warranty Payment Options Standard •Cash warranty: 1 •Credit Card Year •0% Instalments Surface Pro – Payment Plan from 6- Star Shield Elite $1788 24 mths for DBS, UOB, Plan OCBC credit card 10th Gen Intel Keyboard – $199 Challenger 15% Product holders) Core i5 Stylus – $148 Windows 10 Purchase Price Total: $2135 8GB RAM (Coverage MS Surface 256GB SSD Duration: 24 Pro Intel Iris Plus months) 7 Graphics 5MP Front / 8 •Cash MP Rear •Credit Card Surface Pro – Camera •0% Instalments $1788 Standard Payment Plan from 6- Best Denki Keyboard – $199 warranty: 1 24 mths for DBS, UOB, Stylus – $148 Year OCBC credit card Total: $2135 holders)
Prices and Payment Options Available Availabili Payment Model Specs Price Warranty ty Options 10th Gen Intel Core i5 Surface Pro – • Standard warranty: Windows 10 $1609.20 1 Year MS Surface 8GB RAM Keyboard – Microsoft • Top-up $183.2 for Pro 256GB SSD $199 Online Microsoft Complete • Credit 7 Intel Iris Plus Stylus – (Student for Surface Pro with card (Online Graphics $118.40 Price) Accidental Platform) 5MP Front / Total: Damage Coverage 8 MP Rear $1926.60 for 2 years* Camera *Accidental Damage Coverage (ADC) is limited to damage resulting from dropping the covered product, spilling liquid onto it or screen/glass breakage of product. For covered defects and/or ADH damage, there are terms and conditions for the coverage.
Prices and Payment Options Available Payment Model Specs Availability Price Warranty Options 10th Gen Surface Pro • Standard warranty: - $2200 Intel Core i5 1 Year Bundled Windows 10 Top-up $172.27 for 3 Accessories MS Surface 8GB RAM - MS years hardware Pro 256GB SSD AsiaPac Surface warranty 7 Intel Iris Plus Online Type Cover Top-up $439.77 for 3 • iBanking (Online Graphics Portal (Black) years hardware Platform) 5MP Front / - MS warranty coverage Surface Pen 8 MP Rear with accidental - MS Camera Surface damage coverage Sleeve Red *Accidental Damage Coverage (ADC) is limited to damage resulting from dropping the covered product, spilling liquid onto it or screen/glass breakage of product. For covered defects and/or ADH damage, there are terms and conditions for the coverage.
Prices and Payment Options Available Payment Model Specs Availability Price Warranty Options 10th Gen Intel Core i5 Standard warranty: 1 Surface Pro – Windows 10 Year MS Surface Edukinect $1609.20 8GB RAM Keyboard – Top-up $183.2 for Pro Online 256GB SSD $179.10 Microsoft Complete • Credit 7 Store Intel Iris Plus Stylus – for Surface Pro with card (Online (Student $118.40 Graphics Accidental Damage Platform) Price) Total: $1906.7 5MP Front / Coverage for 2 years 8 MP Rear Camera *Accidental Damage Coverage (ADC) is limited to damage resulting from dropping the covered product, spilling liquid onto it or screen/glass breakage of product. For covered defects and/or ADH damage, there are terms and conditions for the coverage.
Prices and Payment Options Available Payment Model Specs Availability Price Warranty Options 10th Gen Intel Core i7 Standard warranty: 1 Windows 10 Surface Pro - Year MS Surface Edukinect $1969.20 8GB RAM Top-up $183.2 for Pro Online Keyboard - 256GB SSD Microsoft Complete • Credit 7 Store $179.10 Intel Iris Plus for Surface Pro with card (Online (Student Stylus - $118.4 Graphics Total - $2266.7 Accidental Damage Platform) Price) 5MP Front / Coverage for 2 years 8 MP Rear Camera *Accidental Damage Coverage (ADC) is limited to damage resulting from dropping the covered product, spilling liquid onto it or screen/glass breakage of product. For covered defects and/or ADH damage, there are terms and conditions for the coverage.
Lenovo Miix
Prices and Payment Options Available Availabili Payment lModel Specs Price Warranty ty Options Miix 520(Core i5) - 10th Gen $1497 Intel Core Miix 520(Core i7) - i5/i7 $1808 Windows 10 Bundled Lenovo 8GB RAM Accessories AsiaPac - Lenovo USB 3.0 3 Years carry Miix 520 512GB SSD Online Ethernet Adapter onsite • iBanking (Online Intel Iris Plus - Lenovo USB-C to Portal warranty Platform) Graphics VGA Adapter 5MP Front / - Lenovo 15.6” 8 MP Rear Toploader T1050 Camera - Lenovo USB Optical Mouse
Lenovo Yoga Series
Prices and Payment Options Available Model Specs Availability Price Warranty Payment Options $1799 Cash Bundled Credit Card Accessories 0% Instalments 2 Years Payment Plan - Lenovo Bluetooth 10th Gen Challenger onsite- from 6-24 mths for Active Pen DBS, UOB, OCBC Intel Core i7 warranty - Lenovo credit card Windows 10 Backpack Case holders) 16GB RAM Lenovo 512GB SSD Yoga C640 $1799 Cash Intel HD Credit Card Bundled Graphics 0% Instalments Accessories 620 2 Years Payment Plan - Lenovo Bluetooth Courts onsite- from 6-24 mths for Active Pen DBS, UOB, OCBC warranty - Lenovo credit card Backpack Case holders)
Prices and Payment Options Available Model Specs Availability Price Warranty Payment Options $1999 Cash Bundled Credit Card Accessories 0% Instalments 2 Years Payment Plan - Lenovo Bluetooth 10th Gen Challenger onsite- from 6-24 mths for Active Pen DBS, UOB, OCBC Intel Core i7 warranty - Lenovo credit card Windows 10 Backpack Case holders) 16GB RAM Lenovo 1TB SSD Yoga C640 $1999 Cash Intel HD Credit Card Bundled Graphics 0% Instalments Accessories 620 2 Years Payment Plan - Lenovo Bluetooth Courts onsite- from 6-24 mths for Active Pen DBS, UOB, OCBC warranty - Lenovo credit card Backpack Case holders)
Dell XPS
Prices and Payment Options Available Model Specs Availability Price Warranty Payment Options $2499 Cash Bundled Credit Card Accessories 0% Instalments 10th Gen Payment Plan - Dell Active Stylus Intel Core i7 from 6-24 mths for Pen DBS, UOB, OCBC Windows 10 Dell XPS 13 - 1 Year Mcafee 2 Years credit card 8GB RAM 2-in-1 Best Denki Internet Security onsite- holders) 256 SSD (7390) - 1 TB Portable warranty Intel Iris Plus HDD Graphics - Wireless Charging Mouse Pad
HP Spectre
Prices and Payment Options Available Model Specs Availability Price Warranty Payment Options $1999 Cash 8th Gen Intel Credit Card Bundled Core i7 0% Instalments Accessories Windows 10 Payment Plan HP Spectre - HP Leather Case 2 Years 8GB RAM from 6-24 mths for X360 13- Best Denki - 1 Year Internet onsite- DBS, UOB, OCBC 512GB SSD AP0106TU Security warranty credit card Intel HD - USB-C Multiport holders) Graphics Hub 620
Other Online Purchasing Platforms https://www.lenovo.com/sg/en/deals/laptop-2-in-1-offer/
Other Online Purchasing Platforms https://store.hp.com/sg-en/default/laptops-tablets/personal- laptops/spectre-laptops.html?hp_facet_formfactor=Convertible
Other Online Purchasing Platforms https://www.dell.com/en-sg/shop/deals/performance-deals
mLearning 2.0 @ CGS Use existing device All about Opt in choices Purchase a new device
More Choices Insurance Buy Insurance/ Solutions ADC* Don’t buy *Note: 1)Contact and submit form directly to the company 2)All claims must be submitted directly to the insurance company, not through CGS
Accidental Damage Coverage (ADC) *ADC – Accidental Damage Coverage, including cracked screen from dropping the device • Servicing through official retailer • For e.g. Microsoft Surface through Microsoft • Repair by third party may void warranty • Cost of cracked screen repair will be >S$400 (estimated)
Annex IV (Pink) – Computer Shield Cover loss or damage of laptop resulting from
Annex IV (Pink) – Computer Shield Insurance premium
Annex IV (Pink) – Computer Shield • Damage / repair / total loss / replacement excess • Different from extended warranty and ADC (Accidental Damage Coverage) offered by some retailers ▪ Limited number for defects from accidental damage and subject to deductible
IMPORTANT – PLD Preparation •Set up Windows 10 using the user guide in Annex VI (White) •Online form will be sent out to students to sign up for software installation •ICT professionals will be there to assist
Support From School • Software & Applications • ICT-training & Cyberwellness •Supporting Infrastructure
Software and Applications
Software and Applications used in School Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus will be provided for all students. Students can have up to five licenses which they can install full version of Microsoft Office on their tablet, PC and even Mac. Microsoft Office In addition, students are given access to online web applications like Word, Powerpoint and Excel which are used pervasively during learning. Students will be able to use Office 365 in school or at home as long as they have internet access.
Software and Applications used in School Adobe Creative Suite will be used pervasively in Lower Secondary Computer Education Programme (LSCEP) to develop core ICT skills e.g. digital drawing and design, webpage Adobe Creative Suites design, animation. The software will be installed in students’ personal learning devices at no extra cost to parents as we will be using a site license purchased by the school. Students will be able to use the software as long as they are students of Crescent Girls’ School.
Software and Applications used in School Teams is an all-encompassing tool for students to consolidate learning resources, communicate with teachers and peers, as well as homework Teams management. It empowers students to have better self-management and collaboration with peers.
Future-Readiness
Self-Management
Software and Applications used in School OneNote Class Notebook will be used by various subject teachers to disseminate lesson OneNote materials to students. It serves as a powerful tool Class for students to create and curate their own Notebook learning notes.
Class Notebook Students learn to organise and manage learning content in collaboration with others.
Class Notebook There is no longer filing and messy papers flying When I study, I can everywhere. find all my subject's notes in one place. When it is used I love how everything is in Notes that teachers write online, teachers one place so i don’t need on the document can edit our work to carry a really heavy bag remains in the content and check on our to school and it’s easy to library work while we are doing it. (when we organise my notes too sync our notebook) I know where the notes and worksheets can be found and everyone can share and learn at the same time.
Software and Applications used in School TrailShuttle is a mobile learning trail application which enables experiential learning and provides authenticity in learning for students. It TrailShuttle allows multiple presentations of students’ understanding towards concepts and just-in- time feedback to students’ answers.
ICT Training & Cyberwellness
Student ICT Development • Microsoft Office skills • Google Apps • Digital Editing Skills • Digital Animation Skills • Webpage Design Skills • Video Production Skills • Inking Applications • Web 2.0 Applications • Coding and application 056
Cyberwellness Programme • Structured Cyberwellness Programme for students – Talks and Seminars – Students as ambassadors • Structured Cyberwellness Programme for parents – Talks and Seminars – Workshops on Parental Control features
Annex VII Windows Family Safety (Green) • Keep child safe online • Be aware of her online activities • Block off undesirable websites ▪ Only with Microsoft’s web browsers (Edge and IE)
Windows Family Safety Features The Family Safety Filter ✓ Set up safety filters on your daughter’s Personal Learning Device (PLD) to restrict access to specific websites or applications. The Family Safety Website ✓ Choose and manage all the settings in your daughter’s device and view her activity reports, even when you’re at work.
Windows Family Safety • Activity report
Windows Family Safety • Screen time limit
Windows Family Safety • Web browsing filter
Windows Family Safety- Recommendations • Build mutual trust • Communications and negotiations • Annex V Parent-Child Contract and Student Undertaking on the Use of Personal Learning Device (Yellow) • Monitoring tools as last resort
Supporting Infrastructure
Free Wireless Network • Campus-wide Wireless Network
Safety and Security • Electronic fingerprints system for classroom access • Reinforced lockers in classrooms
ICT Helpdesk Note: ICT Helpdesk will not be able to resolve any hardware related issues
Timeline
mLearning Timeline 2020 3 January 3 – 15 20 January – 17 February January 14 February • mLearning • Submission of • Purchase of • Official Briefing for Option Form PLD Launch parents • Application • Configuration for Financial of PLDs & Assistance Installation of (till 20 January) software (starting from 20 January)
Option Form
Option Form (Parents Gateway) Joining mLearning 2.0 Not Joining Submit response through Parents Gateway by 15 January 2020 (Wednesday)
Common Questions
FAQ Any support for financial needy students? Financial support is available for students on FAS. Students who need financial assistance can apply from 6 – 15 January 2020. Form to be collected from General Office.
Outline Is it compulsory? • No, it is not compulsory • Take up rate • 100% in 2017 • 99% in 2018 (2 opted out) • 100% in 2019
FAQ I have a laptop / Macbook. Can my daughter use it instead? • Yes • Limitations e.g. inking feature
For Enquiry • Please contact Mr Foo Wen Yeow Subject Head/ICT Tel: 6708 7930 Email: foo_wen_yeow@crescent.edu.sg
Reminders
Parents Gateway (23 Dec 2019 – 3 January 2020) • Platform for receiving information an)d sending of consent forms • Able to respond on the go using smartphones • Available on both iOS and Android phones
Personal Particular Survey Forms • All parents/guardians are required to complete the Personal Particulars Form for communication purposes in 2020 • https://tinyurl.com/s1reg19
THANK YOU FOR VIEWING TEL: +65 6708 7930 WWW.CRESCENT.EDU.SG 357 TANGLIN ROAD 247961 foo_wen_yeow@crescent.edu.sg
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