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CGSCRESCENT GIRLS’ SCHOOL

mLearning 2.0 2019

Outline

• Background Information

• Proposed Minimum Specifications

• Support from School

• Timeline

• Option Form

mLearning 2.0 @ CGS

1st

Choice

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All about choices

mLearning 2.0 @ CGS

Opt in Do not opt inLearning anytime,

anywhere

Subject to availability as

we have a defined

number of loan sets

To return on the same

day as other students

may need the device

the next day

mLearning 2.0 @ CGS

All about choices

Opt in

Use existing device

Purchase a new device

Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD)

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

Proposed Minimum Specifications

Why Slate PCs, not laptop?

2-in-1 detachable

• Inking feature

• Dual input (type or write)

• Touch screen

Why Slate PCs, not iPad?

• Need higher processor speed for various

learning activities e.g. video production,

flash animation

• For creation, not consumption

• For learning, not gaming

Annex II (Yellow) – Recommended

SpecificationsSpecifications Rationale

Appearance A laptop-like device with

detachable screen, transforming

into a portable Slate PC

• Lighter in weight

• Portability, able to bring out the

Slate PC for outdoor learning

activities

Physical

Specifications

Weight of device should be less

than 1 kg

To minimize strain on the students

carrying the device around

Hardware

Specifications

Intel Core i5 Processor

( 7th Gen Intel)

8GB RAM

Min. 256 GB SSD (recommended)

Intel Graphics HD620

• Minimum specifications required

for learning activities such as

creation of multimedia content

To cater to student’s 3-4 years

learning needs

Annex II (Yellow) – Recommended

SpecificationsSpecifications Rationale

Connectivity WiFi 802.11 Standard a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth Standard 4.0

For wireless access

Camera Integrated web camera: Front

and back preferred

To be used in learning

activities which involve video

conferencing, filming, photo taking etc.

Operating System At least Windows 10 OS, 64bit Compatibility for school

applications

Inking Active digitizer stylus To provide ideal inking

experience

Annex II (Yellow) – Recommended

SpecificationsMS Surface Pro Lenovo Miix

Devices that are Unsuitable• IOS and Android Devices ( eg iPad, iPad

Pro, 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

Prices and Payment Options AvailableModel Specs Availability Price Warranty Payment Options

MS Surface

Pro

2017

(5th Gen)

7th Gen Intel

Core i5

Windows 10 Pro

8GB RAM

256GB SSD

Intel HD

Graphics 620

5MP Front / 8MP

Rear camera

Challenger

Surface Pro -

$1488

Keyboard (black)

- $199

Stylus - $148

Total: $1835

3 Years

Warranty:

$235 (Hardware

coverage))

• Cash• Credit card• 0% Instalments Payment Plan from 6-24mths for DBS, UOB, OCBC credit card holders)

Harvey

Norman

Surface Pro -

$1488

Keyboard (black)

- $199

Stylus - $148

Total: $1835

3 Years

Warranty:

$235 (Hardware

coverage)

• Cash• Credit card• 0% Instalments Payment Plan from 6-24mths for DBS, UOB, OCBC credit card holders)

Prices and Payment Options AvailableModel Specs Availability Price Warranty Payment Options

MS Surface

Pro

2017

(5th Gen)

(Online

Platform)

7th Gen Intel

Core i5

Windows 10

Pro

8GB RAM

256GB SSD

Intel HD

Graphics 620

5MP Front /

8MP Rear

camera

Microsoft

Online

(Student

Price)

Est.

$1,921.50

(with

keyboard

and stylus)

Top up $229

for 2 years

warranty and

ADC

coverage*

Credit card

*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.

Annex II (Yellow) – Recommended

SpecificationsMS Surface Pro 2017

(5th Gen)

• Met recommended

spec

• On good promotion in

Microsoft online store

Microsoft Back-To-School Promo25% off Surface Pro 2017 (5th Gen) 15% off Type Cover and Surface PenFrom 8th January 2019 (while stocks last)

https://tinyurl.com/edupromo2019

Prices and Payment Options AvailableModel Specs Availability Price Warranty Payment Options

MS Surface

Pro 6

(Online

Platform)

8th Gen Intel Core i5

Windows 10 Pro

8GB Ram256GB SSD

Intel HD Graphics 6205MP Front /

8MP Rear camera

Microsoft

Online

(Student

Price)

TBC

AsiaPac

*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 ADC damage, there are terms and conditions for the coverage.

Annex II (Yellow) – Recommended

SpecificationsMS Surface Pro 2018

(New Surface Pro)

• will only be available in

Singapore until end of

January

• Price is not confirmed

• Pre-order with Microsoft

– 10% student discount

Prices and Payment Options AvailableModel Specs Availability Price Warranty Payment Options

Lenovo Miix

520

8th Gen Intel

Core i5

Windows 10

pro

8GB RAM

256GB SSD

Intel HD

Graphics 620

5MP Front /

8MP Rear

camera

Harvey

Norman

$1649

(inclusive

of keyboard

and stylus)

3 Years

Warranty:

$249

(Hardware

coverage)

• Cash• Credit card• 0% Instalments Payment Plan from 6-24mths for DBS, UOB, OCBC credit card holders)

mLearning 2.0 @ CGS

All about choices

Opt in

Use existing device

Purchase a new device

More Choices

Insurance/

ADC*

BuyInsurance Solutions

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 repair will be >S$400 (estimated)

Annex IV (Pink) – Computer Shield Cover loss or damage of laptop resulting

from

• Fire

•Vandalism

•Lightning

•Power Surges (leading to fire)

•Accident (e.g. Water Spillage, Drop,

Heavy Impact and etc)

•Theft/ Robbery (Due to forcible entry

Annex IV (Pink) – Computer Shield

Main ExclusionsThis insurance does not cover loss or

damage of laptop arising from

•Unattended Equipment (no forcible entry –

left unattended in a public area/open

space)

•Unexplained or Mysterious Circumstances

•Mechanical Breakdown

•Normal Wear and Tear

•Loss of Data

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

SchoolMicrosoft 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.

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.

Microsoft Office

Software and Applications used in

SchoolAdobe 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

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.

Adobe Creative Suites

Software and Applications used in

School

Chronos

Chronos is an online calendaring tool which

displays all homework, events, test/exams and

even projects. It empowers students to have

better self-management and time-

management.

Software and Applications used in

School

TrailShuttle

TrailShuttle is a mobile learning trail application

which enables experiential learning and

provides authenticity in learning for students. It

allows multiple presentations of students’

understanding towards concepts and just-in-

time feedback to students’ answers.

ICT Training & Cyberwellness

Student ICT Development

037

• 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

Cyberwellness Programme

• Structured CyberwellnessProgramme for students

– Talks and Seminars

–Students as ambassadors

• Structured CyberwellnessProgramme 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

• 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 2019

4 January

• mLearningBriefing for parents

7 – 11 January

• Submission of Option Form

• Application for Financial Assistance (till 11 January)

12 January –15 February

• Purchase of PLD

• Configuration of PLDs & Installation of software (starting from 21 January)

20 February

• Official Launch

Option Form

Option Form (Blue)

mLearning 2.0

Joining

Not Joining

Submit response to the General

Office by 11th January 2019 (Friday)

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 4 – 11 January

2019. Form to be collected from General

Office.

Outline

Is it compulsory?

• No, it is not compulsory

• Take up rate

• 100% in 2014

• 99% in 2015 (2 opted out)

• 99% in 2016 (1 opted out)

• 100% in 2017

• 99% in 2018 (1 opted out)

FAQ

I have a laptop / Macbook. Can my

daughter use it instead?

• Yes

• Limitations e.g. inking feature, software

compatibility

For Enquiry

• Please contact

Mr Foo Wen Yeow

Subject Head/ICT (Infrastructure)

Tel: 6708 7930

Email: foo_wen_yeow@crescent.edu.sg

Other School Platforms

Parents’ Repository

• Find relevant

resources e.g. m-

learning briefing

slides, MOE

guidelines

Software and Applications used in

School

Chronos

Chronos is an online calendaring tool which

displays all homework, events, test/exams and

even projects. It empowers students to have

better self-management and time-

management.

Chronos on Mobile

Reminders

2-12 Jan 2019• Platform for

sending of consent forms

• Able to respond on the go using smartphones/Internet browsers

Parents

Gateway

20 Dec 2018 -12 Jan 2019• Platform for

receiving information and sending of consent forms

• Able to respond on the go using smartphones

Parents Gateway

20 dec 2018 -12 Jan 2019

Via Smartphone:

•Apple iOS

•Android

Parents Gateway

Will be used for correspondence from 2019 onwards

•https://tinyurl. com/ cgsparentreg2018

Personal

Particulars

Survey Form

THANK YOU FOR

VIEWING

TEL: +65 6708 7930

WWW.CRESCENT.EDU.SG

357 TANGLIN ROAD 247961

foo_wen_yeow@crescent.edu.sg