PBL Expectations
Our PBL values are:
During our time of remote learning, we also have the Online Learning Expectations which are below.
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Our Online Learning guidelines outline the following expectations:
Respectful:
Keep communication appropriate at all times.
If you wouldn’t say it in person, don’t say it online.
Make positive contributions and comments to classroom threads.
Online learning platforms are for class discussions only.
Engage respectfully in other online platforms for social interactions.
Responsible:
Ensure your device is charged for the beginning of the school day.
Use your device as instructed by your teacher.
Remain on task for the duration of the period.
Communicate classwork and learning you are completing each day with your parent and/or caregiver.
For class absences, complete the missed work, including assessment tasks, as directed by your teacher.
Active Learner:
Use cloud storage/back up to keep your work safe and organised
Be proactive in seeking assistance from your teacher.
Understand your own device to try to troubleshoot technology problems.
Complete classroom activities and work as requested.
Ensure you have access to all online classrooms and platforms.
Respectful:
Keep communication appropriate at all times.
If you wouldn’t say it in person, don’t say it online.
Make positive contributions and comments to classroom threads.
Online learning platforms are for class discussions only.
Engage respectfully in other online platforms for social interactions.
Responsible:
Ensure your device is charged for the beginning of the school day.
Use your device as instructed by your teacher.
Remain on task for the duration of the period.
Communicate classwork and learning you are completing each day with your parent and/or caregiver.
For class absences, complete the missed work, including assessment tasks, as directed by your teacher.
Active Learner:
Use cloud storage/back up to keep your work safe and organised
Be proactive in seeking assistance from your teacher.
Understand your own device to try to troubleshoot technology problems.
Complete classroom activities and work as requested.
Ensure you have access to all online classrooms and platforms.
- Why is it important to demonstrate the Balmain Way values when using devices and when you are online?
- How can using your device impact positively and negatively on your learning?
- Describe 3 ways that people can use devices and not be responsible, respectful learners.
- What can be the consequences of not using your device responsibly?
The BYOD guidelines specify expectations in relation to digital learning devices such as laptops, iPads and desktops. Expectations are as follows:
Respectful:
Use appropriate communication at all times.
Responsible:
Bring necessary equipment.
Take responsibility for your own learning.
Use electronic devices at appropriate times.
Active Learner:
Follow staff member instructions.
Participate productively in learning.
Follow classroom expectations.
Respectful:
Use appropriate communication at all times.
Responsible:
Bring necessary equipment.
Take responsibility for your own learning.
Use electronic devices at appropriate times.
Active Learner:
Follow staff member instructions.
Participate productively in learning.
Follow classroom expectations.
Our Mobile Phone guidelines specify the school’s expectations and the processes for dealing with mobile phone use in class:
Expectations:
Mobiles phones should be on silent in students’ bags
If a student is asked to use their phone in class and your teacher has approved this use, students must stay on task.
Students must follow the Balmain Way around responsible mobile phone use
Students must postpone responding to messages and notification until after class.
Classrooms are earphone free
Students must follow teacher instructions and prompts when questioned.
Processes:
1. Students are reminded at the beginning of each lesson to place their phones and headphones into their bags
2. If a student uses their mobile phone, they are issued with a verbal warning to put it away and participate productively in their learning.
3. If a student uses their phone again, they are asked to hand the phone to the teacher or place it on their desk for the remainder of the period. At the conclusion of the lesson, the student and teacher will have a conversation about appropriate use of technology.
4. If the student uses their phone in class again, the teacher will call home and discuss appropriate use of technology in the classroom with the parent/guardian.
5. Continuous misuse of technology will be referred to the Head Teacher of the faculty and the student may be placed on a faculty card.
6. If the student continued to not follow instructions they may be referred to the Deputy Principal for continued disobedience.
Expectations:
Mobiles phones should be on silent in students’ bags
If a student is asked to use their phone in class and your teacher has approved this use, students must stay on task.
Students must follow the Balmain Way around responsible mobile phone use
Students must postpone responding to messages and notification until after class.
Classrooms are earphone free
Students must follow teacher instructions and prompts when questioned.
Processes:
1. Students are reminded at the beginning of each lesson to place their phones and headphones into their bags
2. If a student uses their mobile phone, they are issued with a verbal warning to put it away and participate productively in their learning.
3. If a student uses their phone again, they are asked to hand the phone to the teacher or place it on their desk for the remainder of the period. At the conclusion of the lesson, the student and teacher will have a conversation about appropriate use of technology.
4. If the student uses their phone in class again, the teacher will call home and discuss appropriate use of technology in the classroom with the parent/guardian.
5. Continuous misuse of technology will be referred to the Head Teacher of the faculty and the student may be placed on a faculty card.
6. If the student continued to not follow instructions they may be referred to the Deputy Principal for continued disobedience.
- What are the benefits and disadvantages of having a mobile phone at school?
- Why is it important to your learning to not use your phone during lessons?
- If you get a message or phone call during class, what should you do?
- Is you are having a family crisis and are expecting a call from your parents, how could you deal with this?