Learning with Digital Technology

At Hobsonville School, e-learning supports our students in becoming responsible, learners with an active curiosity about themselves and their world. Our school supports a digital citizenship model for the promotion of safe and responsible use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Our Digi-tech School Policy

While Hobsonville School acknowledges the importance of digital technology in the new world, we have strict policies in place designed to safeguard our students and limit their digital use. This ensures a balance of online time with other opportunities for students to learn and play. Our school policies are as follows:

  • NO BYOD (Bring your own device).
    – Years 1 to 4 have group use of a set of iPads (games are not permitted),
    – Years 5 to 8 use chrome books (leased by the school).
  • NO MOBILE PHONES IN TEACHING OR PLAY AREAS.
    All phones should be handed into the office before school starts at 8.45am and can be picked up from 3.00pm.

 

Responsible use of technology

The school recognises that by fostering a culture of successful digital citizenship in our students, staff and community we are encouraging everyone to take responsibility for themselves and others in their use of ICT. This allows us to harness the potential that technology brings to the teaching and learning process, while minimising and learning to effectively respond to the challenges that may be experienced while using digital technology in a learning context. An important part of learning these skills is being given the chance to experience the opportunities and the challenges presented by technology in a safe, secure and nurturing environment, where clear, effective guidance can be sought as both students and teachers learn. The Board recognises that its obligation under the National Administration Guidelines extend to use of the internet and related technologies.

 

We see a responsible digital Citizen as someone who:

  • Is a confident and capable user of ICT,
  • Uses technology to participate in educational, cultural, and economic activities,
  • Uses and develops critical thinking skills in cyberspace,
  • Is literate in the language, symbols, and texts of digital technologies,
  • Is aware of ICT challenges and can manage them effectively,
  • Uses ICT to relate to others in positive, meaningful ways,
  • Demonstrates honesty and integrity in their use of ICT,
  • Respects the concepts of privacy and freedom of speech in a digital world,
  • Contributes and actively promotes the values of digital citizens.

Source: NETSAFE

Digital Citizenship User Agreements

 

Hobsonville School has developed and will maintain procedures around the safe and responsible use of the internet and related technologies (ICTs). These internet safety procedures (Digital Citizenship User Agreements) recognise the value of the technology and encourage its use in a teaching and learning context — while helping to minimise and manage the challenges that may be experienced by students, teachers and the wider school community. Incidents that arise will be dealt with in accordance with the school’s Behaviour Management Plan as the focus will be on the behaviour rather than the technology itself.

If you haven’t already done so, please read and sign the applicable ‘Digital Citizenship Responsible User Agreement’ with your child, and return them to their teacher.

PARENT DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AGREEMENT >
YRS 0–3 DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AGREEMENT >
YRS 4–8 DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AGREEMENT >

Student Digital Platforms

 

We have a ‘school-wide’ focus on using digital tools constructively to enhance our students learning. We believe that setting solid foundations, in using ICTs effectively, is key for students to be able to participate and contribute to our society, today and into the future. It is clear that a key skill in this new world will be their ability to participate as effective digital citizens. So our students have access to learning and working with a comprehensive variety of digital platforms and tools.

 

To view a complete list of all digital tools utilised by our students, simply download these PDFS:

DIGI-TECH TOOLKIT YEARS 0–4 >
DIGI-TECH TOOLKIT YEARS 5–8 >

 

Seesaw (Yrs 0–8)

Having whānau involved in the learning process is hugely important to us, which is why we use Seesaw. It allows students to engage, improve and deepen their learning across guided inquiry (science and social studies) and other curriculum areas. And allows their whānau a window into what their tamariki are learning at Hobsonville. It’s an amazing way to capture learning that has traditionally eluded any parent interaction. As a parent or family member you can receive notifications when your child makes a post to their journal (though the Seesaw parent app, free to download on any platform). If you don’t have access contact your child’s teacher for your invitation email to be sent.

 

How to subscribe to your child’s Seesaw account: CLICK HERE >
More information: CLICK HERE >

Parent & Caregiver Digital Platforms

Hobsonville School has a multitude of digital platforms available for our parents and caregivers to utilise. If you are having any technical issues please contact the school on office@hobsonville.school.nz or finance@hobsonville.school.nz for your KINDO account setup.

 

 

DIGITAL PLATFORM PURPOSE
KINDO Shop allows you to pay for:

– School fees and donations,
– EOTC trips and activity fees,
– Optional activities,
– LunchBox orders,
– Sports registration and payment,
– Fundraising,
– House t-shirts.

A KINDO account allows for quick and easy online payments. A link is available through our school app and website homepage.

For more information: CLICK HERE >

SEESAW allows you to:

– View your child’s daily work and posts (Yrs 0–6),
– Comment and feedback on your child’s work and posts,
– View comments on your child’s work and posts,
– Contact your child’s teacher.

SEESAW provides an easy way for our parents and caregivers to see all the amazing things their Tamariki are doing while at school.

For more information: CLICK HERE >

HOBSONVILLE SCHOOL APP allows you to:

– Report absentees,
– Contact the school,
– Receive alerts from selected learning areas and school groups,
– Receive daily notices,
– Access: KINDO Shop, @school, newsletters, permission forms,
– View the school events calendar
– Add school events to your own calendar.

To download the app to a mobile phone or tablet, simply go to the App Store or Google Play.

For more information: CLICK HERE >

@SCHOOL PARENT PORTAL – not currently active

– Your child’s learning summaries or reports,
– Your child’s contact and medical details,
– Records of payments and receipts made to the school.

Once this portal is activated (T.B.C.) –  you will require a user ID and password for access. These will be sent out to you with instructions by the school office, as soon as it’s available. Parent login links are found on the website homepage and school app.

Or access it here: @SCHOOL LOGIN >

 

A list of our Digital Platforms are available for you to download here: Hobsonville School Digital platforms  >