SHM BYODD Portal
WHAT IS BYODD?
BYODD stands for 'Bring Your Own Designated Device'.
BYODD requires students to bring their own personal iPad for use at school and at home.
BYODD is for students in Years 3-6 as the demand for technology learning increases in the classroom. This also allows for 4 years of use before high school requirements.
WHY BYODD?
In Years 3 to 6 students require a dedicated device to access all parts of the curriculum. Demands for technology based learning increases from Year 3 onward.
BYODD leverages technology to support:
The Sacred Heart Learning Framework
Deep Learning pedagogy
Ensure compliance with the NSW curriculum
Learning Framework
The learning framework at Sacred Heart Mosman comprises of three key elements; Engagement, Wellbeing and Achievement supported by high quality learning and teaching. Technology enables delivery.
Technology supports Engagement through:
Visibility of student learning and engagement between school and home
Enhanced learning opportunities
A variety of interesting resources, stimulus materials and learning tools
Wellbeing is supported through:
Learning about technology etiquette, the public nature of online activity and related responsibilities
Achievement is enabled through:
Development of student research, evaluation and questioning skills
Online fluency and practice
Opportunities to be successful through a variety of mediums
Deep Learning
This framework created by Michael Fullan, outlines four elements that combine to foster deep learning; pedagogy, environment, learning partnerships and leveraging digital technology.
Leveraging digital supports student's growth in learning about six key deep learning competencies. These are referred to as the 6Cs: character, citizenship, communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
To encourage deep engaging learning technology supports:
Critical and creative thinking skills to solve problems
A collaborative learning platform
A variety of means for the development of communication skills
Identifying real world problems and learning about how to make a difference in the world.
Curriculum
The NSW syllabus requires students to be able to complete tasks with and without the use of technology across all learning areas.
Skill development and use of technology increases from Years 3 to 6.
Students develop capability as they learn to use ICT effectively and appropriately to access, create and communicate information and ideas, solve problems and work collaboratively in all learning areas at school, and in their lives beyond school.
Examples of Technology outcomes across the syllabus include:
Science and Technology
Identifies the components of digital systems and explores how data is represented
Describes, follows and represents algorithms (coding) to solve problems
English: Handwriting and Digital Transcription
Typing, word processing skills, augmented representations and audio-visual representations
History and Geography
Research, communication and use of geo-spatial technology tools and skills