The following websites are used regulary by our school for teaching and learning purposes. Click on a link below to login:
Keeping Students Safe
The internet provides an opportunity to enhance students' learning experiences by providing access to vast amounts of information across the globe. Online communication links students to provide a collaborative learning environment and is intended to assist with learning outcomes. Today's students are exposed to online communication tools and the internet in their community. They have the right to expect secure access to these services as part of their learning experiences with the NSW Department of Education and Communities.
However, it is important that students, parents and teachers are informed about how to keep themselves, their family and their friends safe when using devices. The links below provide resources and support in this essential endeavour.
Technology A to Z - definitions of what's what in technology
Using Technology - articles on the latest technologies and how they're being used
Cybersafety - advice to parents on keeping your online child safe
Facebook Online Safety Clip - an animated Facebook safety cartoon
Social Networking - an animated do's and don'ts of social networking
Cyberbullying Fact Sheet (pdf 955 KB)
Cyberbullying Top 10 Tips (pdf 966 KB)
FAQs from Parents (pdf 1147 KB)
Instagram Fact Sheet (pdf 1303 KB)
Kik Messenger Fact Sheet (pdf 1252 KB)
Managing Your Reputation (pdf 1008 KB)
Parental Controls Apple GAM (pdf 941 KB)
Parental Control Apple iOS7 (pdf 983 KB)
SnapChat Fact Sheet (pdf 1208 KB)
Students at JHS are eligible for free software downloads
All NSW Department of Education and Communities students are eligible to download and licence Adobe and Microsoft software from this website.
This software is only available to download onto personally owned devices.
Students will need to use their @education.nsw.gov.au student email address to register on their first visit. To register, click on the "Sign In" link at the top of the page and then click on the REGISTER button. A verification email will be sent to your DEC email address. To complete the registration please select the link provided in the email.
To register go to the software hub.
Click on the Sign in link on the top right and Register. An email will be sent to your email address.
Detailed instructions for the Adobe Suite are available by clicking the image.
Student Privacy
Jindabyne Central School is committed to providing a technology rich environment for our students as our community believes the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is fundamental in assisting teaching and learning in all areas of the school curriculum.
The use of web based learning resources and cloud based storage has risen steadily over the last decade and are increasingly being used by teachers improve student learning outcomes.
Teachers make decisions about the best technology to meet the needs of their students. There are a range of applications provided by the NSW Department of Education that provide secure access to students; however these do not always provide the services required by our teachers and for our students. Sometimes it is beneficial for the student to utilise services provided by third party web based providers.
Types of services provided by these service providers include online content creation, collaborative tools, online educational games and various administrative programs for tracking student assessment data.
Our school wishes to register with a range of web based service providers, which are listed below. Registering with these providers requires that some personal information about a student in your care is divulged. This may include: Student Name, Student Code, Year group and student email address (we will only use the minimum amount of student information). To ensure that we comply with the Commonwealth Privacy Act (1988), we need to seek your permission for the use of these sites. It's important that you understand the reasons that these websites collect this information, what will be done with it and who else may have access to it. For each of the websites that the school intends to use, we have included a link to the website's terms and conditions and/or privacy policy. Please read these and ensure that you understand the implications of using this service before giving your consent.
Websites
The table below contains the details (including the Privacy Policies) of some of the websites comonly used by students of Jindabyne Central School.
Name of Provider: Australian Institute of Sport Type of Service: Access free online courses developed by the Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Institute of Sport. Website: https://learning.ausport.gov.au Terms & Conditions Link: http://www.ausport.gov.au/legals/privacy_statement |
Name of Provider: Code.org Type of Service: The website includes free coding lessons and the initiative also targets schools in an attempt to encourage them to include more computer science classes in the curriculum. Website: https://code.org/ Terms & Conditions Link: https://code.org/privacy |
Name of Provider: Edmodo Type of Service: Edmodo is a global education network that helps connect all learners with the people and resources needed to reach their full potential. Website: https://www.edmodo.com/ Terms & Conditions Link: https://www.edmodo.com/privacy#policy |
Name of Provider: Facebook Type of Service: Social Media Website: https://www.facebook.com/ Terms & Conditions Link: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation |
Name of Provider: Fusion Yearbooks Type of Service: Fusion Yearbooks is an online software to design and print professional quality yearbooks. Website: http://www.fusionyearbooks.com/au/ Terms & Conditions Link: https://www.fusionyearbooks.com/au/about/privacy-policy/ |
Name of Provider: HP Reveal Type of Service: A new Extended Reality Platform from HP Website: https://www.hpreveal.com/ Terms & Conditions Link: https://d1dqi01efxpeqb.cloudfront.net/68-4774b32b475a79683d654b44e386d92793073a4f/static/content/terms/aurasma-privacy-policy.html |
Name of Provider: Job Jump Type of Service: We can help you find the answers to your questions to really make your career happen! It's fun, fast and easy to find what you want in a couple of clicks.Website: https://www.jobjump.com.au/ Terms & Conditions Link: https://www.jobjump.com.au/tos |
Name of Provider: Kahoot Type of Service: Players answer the questions on their own devices, while games are displayed on a shared screen to unite the lesson. It creates a ‘campfire moment' encouraging players to look up and celebrate together. Besides creating your own kahoots, you can search among millions of existing games. Website: https://kahoot.it/ Terms & Conditions Link: https://kahoot.com/privacy-policy/ |
Name of Provider: LittleBits Droid App Type of Service: Get the free app for invention ideas, step-by-step instructions, fun challenges & more! Website: https://littlebits.com/app erms & Conditions Link: https://littlebits.com/privacy-policy |
Name of Provider: Mathletics – Subscription Years 3 -10 Type of Service: Mathletics is a captivating online learning space providing students with all the tools they need to be successful learners, both in the classroom and beyond. Powerful courses aligned to Australian Curriculum maths standards across the primary and secondary years, matched with dynamic tools and reporting for teachers. Mathletics supports and caters to each teacher's unique blend of student-driven learning and teacher-led instruction. Website: https://community.mathletics.com/signin#/student Terms & Conditions Link: http://www.3plearning.com/privacy |
Name of Provider: MathsOnline Type of Service: Each of the 1,400+ MathsOnline tutorials last around 4-9 minutes and present the concepts of the maths lesson step-by-step. Using synchronised audio and animation which harnesses both audio and visual learning styles simultaneously. MathsOnline lessons can be studied at home or at school and all devices. Website: https://www.mathsonline.com.au/ Terms & Conditions Link: https://www.mathsonline.com.au/ |
Name of Provider: National Library of Australia Type of Service: Our Treasures Gallery showcases significant items of Australian culture and history. It is a rich collection reflecting the Library's status as the country's first national cultural institution.Website: http://www.nla.gov.au/ Terms & Conditions Link: http://www.nla.gov.au/about-this-site/privacy |
Name of Provider: Phet Type of Service: Interactive simulations for science and maths. Terms & Conditions Link: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/licensing |
Name of Provider: Quizlet Type of Service: Search millions of study sets or create your own. Improve your grades by studying with flashcards, games and more. Website: https://quizlet.com/Terms & Conditions Link: https://quizlet.com/privacy |
Name of Provider: Phet Type of Service: Interactive simulations for science and maths. Terms & Conditions Link: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/licensing |
Name of Provider: Reading Eggs – Subscription K-2 Type of Service: ABC Reading eggs supports each child's learning by offering individual, one-on-one lessons. The online lessons allow your child to progress at their own rate, gradually building their reading confidence and rewarding them at every step of the way.Website: https://readingeggs.com.au/ Terms & Conditions Link: https://readingeggs.com.au/privacy |
Name of Provider: Royal Life Saving Type of Service: This course will provide you with the ability to recognise basic signs and symptoms of various illnesses and injury and subsequent provision of appropriate treatment or assistance. A First Aid training Course and Statement of Attainment (HLTAID003 Provide First Aid and HLTAID001 Provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) from Royal Life Saving is recognised as a pre-requisite for employment and considered a mandatory requirement by the Aquatic and Recreation Industry and workplaces. Website: https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/training/first-aid Terms & Conditions Link: https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/privacy |
Name of Provider: Seesaw Type of Service: Seesaw empowers students to independently document their learning with built-in creative tools, and provides an authentic audience for their work. Website: https://web.seesaw.me/ Terms & Conditions Link: https://web.seesaw.me/privacy |
Name of Provider: Smarter Maths Type of Service: Customized worksheets Website: https://www.smartermaths.com.au/ Terms & Conditions Link: https://www.smartermaths.com.au/privacy-policy/ |
Name of Provider: Spellodrome – Subscription Years 3-10 Type of Service: An engaging array of activities, games and challenges – all powered by your own word lists. Designed by educators, Spellodrome encourages independent learning and the development of critical spelling awareness. Visual, Phonological, Morphemic and Etymological. Website: http://au.spellodrome.com/#/home Terms & Conditions Link: http://www.3plearning.com/privacy |
Name of Provider: StopIt! Type of Service: STOPit empowers individuals with a simple, completely anonymous mobile app to report incidents, including attaching photo or video evidence. Website: http://stopitsolutions.com.au/ Terms & Conditions Link: http://stopitsolutions.com.au/privacy |