Frequently Asked Questions Digital Learning Devices for Digital Learning
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Digital Learning Program Laptop Stand Tent Tablet Digital Learning has LaunchED at Orange County Public Schools Frequently Asked Questions Digital Learning Devices for Digital Learning What is digital learning? Where will my student their device. Teachers will How will my child get Digital learning is a combination access their textbooks? work with students on technical support if they of technology, digital content and Student textbooks are available in responsible use and safekeeping encounter issues? instruction used to strengthen both online and offline formats. of their device. Additionally, Students will receive technical a student’s learning experience. Online textbooks are accessible each device is equipped with support from the school Library It helps out students meet the through launch.ocps.net. the CompuTrace system, so Media Specialist and Technology Florida State Standards in order stolen devices can be disabled Service Representative during to prepare them for the 21st Where will my student and recovered. If loss or theft school hours. century workplace. produce and store work? is suspected, parents should Students will produce and store immediately notify OCPS by How long does the device What is the difference all work in a cloud-based platform calling 407.317.3290. Additionally, battery last? What if a between one-to-one such as Google Apps for Education, students should immediately student’s device battery runs and BYOD? which offers applications for report a lost or stolen device to out during the day? One-to-one is an initiative to word processing, presentations, their teacher. Damaged devices Students are advised to plug in equip every student with a device spreadsheets, and more. will be evaluated by the school their laptop every evening at home to grant them access to digital to determine whether they can to ensure that it is fully charged content and instruction. BYOD How will digital learning be repaired and what fee if any each day. When students are (Bring Your Own Device) is an impact students with should be assessed. not using the device during the initiative that encourages and disabilities? day, they will power down their permits students to bring their Students with special needs What are the consequences device to conserve its battery life. personally-owned device to school will benefit from having a device for lost, stolen, or damaged Classrooms are equipped with in order to access digital content to support their Individual devices or peripherals? electrical outlets for emergency and instruction. Education Plan. Based on their The consequences are outlined in recharging as needed throughout unique learning needs, devices the Digital Learning Agreement. the school day. What is the difference may be equipped or modified between blended and to include adaptive software How do consequences differ What if my student moves or flipped learning? and programs. We ensure for lost or stolen devices? transfers during the school Blended and flipped learning accessibility to instructional If a device is lost or stolen, a year? are combinations of both online materials. The staffing specialist police report will be filed and an Each laptop is the property of and in the classroom learning. will determine what is best for investigation will take place. The OCPS. If a student moves or In a blended model, students each student based on their findings of the investigation will changes schools during the typically interact with new content unique learning needs. determine the action taken. school year, the student will at school and practice or interact need to return the device to with complementary content How will I consent to or What if I can’t pay the fine? the campus within 48 hours. online. Flipped learning exposes opt out of digital learning? If this is a concern, please All devices are returned to the students to new content online Parents will have the opportunity speak with your school-based campus at the end of each school and uses classroom time to apply to consent or opt-out of the Digital administrator. year. material in the form of problem- Learning Agreement and the solving or discussion. Student Technology Responsible How long do I have Can I purchase my student’s and Acceptable Use form at the to pay the fine? device upon leaving the How will digital curriculum beginning of the school year or The responsible parties will have school? change teaching and learning upon enrollment. ninety calendar days from the Currently, this is not an option. in the classroom? date of assessment. It will make learning more Will my child use their Will my student get the same interactive as well as allow for device for testing? How am I notified if device from year to year? differentiated instruction to meet Yes, all devices work with the there is a fine? This depends on the school. the individual needs of your child. online specifications for the Currently, students are notified Speak with your school Florida Standards Assessment by the school within 10 days of administration about this option. Will my child still use and classroom assessments. when they are levied with a fine paper and pencil? just as they are with library books. Yes, your child will still need to Where can I find digital Parents may be contacted by use paper and pencil to work learning policies and administrators if the fine is of a out problems, as well as learn procedures? large sum or overdue. Students handwriting and other necessary Policies and procedures regarding are responsible for paying all skills. Your child will turn in both digital learning can be found at fines prior to withdrawing from paper and digital assignments. digital.ocps.net. school or graduating. The digital assignments will be turned in via Edmodo or Drive. Who is responsible for lost, How and where do Use of paper changes based on stolen, or damaged devices or I pay the fine? your grade level. peripherals when the laptop Fines can be paid in the media is away from school? center by cash or money order Similar to any other made out to the student’s school. instructional material, the student is responsible for For the latest information on your LaunchED school, visit www.digital.ocps.net. Orange County Public Schools Department of Digital Learning Digital Learning has LaunchED at Orange County Public Schools Frequently Asked Questions If my student already has a How will inappropriate • LanSchool : This classroom personal device, do I need to content be handled? management software LaunchED by the Numbers use the district provided device? The OCPS firewall will be in place allows teachers to monitor, As long as the device meets to block inappropriate sites on collaborate, and communicate the district specifications and campus. We will follow the OCPS with students as they 3 BYOD schools work on their devices. is registered, then the student Code of Student Conduct, and 1 K-8 School may use the device at school. follow the same procedures as is This feature is only available 7 elementary schools However, personally-owned done for paper-based offences. while students are on campus. devices will not receive technical In addition to the OCPS firewall, 5 middle schools support at school. Specifications teachers are equipped with What if I don’t know 19 high schools can be found at byod.ocps.net. monitoring software to monitor in much about computers? class Internet use of the devices. OCPS values the school-home To what extent can my connection. Students are “tech student customize the device? How can I filter internet savvy” and are great technology Students may not adhere any access at home? teachers to adults. Have your decorative or personalizing You can add parental controls to student show you what they are stickers or labels to the device, your router. Contact you Internet working on using their device, which leaves residue upon service provider for assistance. their school’s website or how to LaunchED School Sites removal. Students may not Parents are not able to add view grades online. draw or otherwise mark the additional parental controls to the • Apopka High School device in lead, ink, or paint. device itself. How can I monitor the use of • Audubon Park Elementary School However, students may change my student’s device at home? the desktop or screen saver on OCPS encourages families to • Boone High School Parents of Digital their device so long as the image routinely engage and observe • Colonial High School is school appropriate. Learners their student’s technology use. Setting expectations and rules • Corner Lake Middle School What is expected from for home use of the device is Internet Access for me as a parent? • Cypress Creek High School critical to ensuring your student’s You should familiarize yourself with Digital Learning success. Encourage your student • Dr. Phillips High School textbooks, applications being used to use their device in common What if a student doesn’t by schools, and the student devices. • East River High School areas only. Additionally, ask have internet access at home? Remind your child to charge their your student to share any work • Edgewater High School OCPS recognizes that students device every night. Encourage they’ve completed or studying may not have access to the student responsibility and • Evans High School they’ve done using their device. Internet at home. So, each OCPS organizational skills. Communicate Designate a charging station in campus is equipped with wireless with school personnel regarding any • Freedom High School your home and ensure students Internet. Additionally, many concerns about digital learning or have the device plugged in by a • Hunter’s Creek Middle School locations in the community offer the device. time you’ve established.