Personalised Learning Device Programme (PLD) - BDMS

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20 questions inPersonalised Learning Device Programme (PLD)

Will there still be warranty after my child graduates from school?
For students who purchased the device in 2023, the warranty will last for three years (until 2025), even if some of the students have graduated from school. This is a 3 year warranty from the contractor.
BDMS 3mo ago
I am worried about the wear and tear of rigorous usage...is there warranty and service desk in school?
The Enhanced bundle comes with 3 years warranty and 3 years insurance. Students can make use of the fortnightly courier service offered by the contractor for repairs.
BDMS 3mo ago
Does the device bundle come with the laptop charger?
Yes. The laptop will come with a USB C charger.
BDMS 3mo ago
What other accessories are included along with the Chromebook?
The device bundle will come with a laptop charger, stylus, wired mouse and a carrier bag
BDMS 3mo ago
What happens if my child lost the chromebook or broke it? Will she be able to get replace a new one by school or do the parent need to use their own money to repair it?
Should your child lose the device, the contractor will decide whether a replacement can be made. Meanwhile, school will loan your child a device to use until a new device is available.
BDMS 3mo ago
During the repair time, how will my child learn when he/she has no device?
While waiting for the device to be repaired, the school will loan a device to your child, so that learning will not be compromised.
BDMS 3mo ago
Do we need to return the device after my child has graduated ?
The device belongs to you. The school will not collect the device from you. The DMA will be uninstalled when the student graduates.
BDMS 3mo ago
Where do the students save their work while using the PLD?
Teachers use different ICT tools for lessons. Where possible, we will encourage students to save their working documents into the cloud (ie. Google Drive) or into the platform they are already using (eg. SLS). Students can choose to save their work into the PLD, or their personal thumb drive.
BDMS 3mo ago
How long can students use their Student iCON/MIMS account?
The Student iCON/MIMS account will be available as long as students are still studying in MOE schools (ie. Primary, Secondary and JC). These accounts will no longer be available to use once the students leave the school system
BDMS 3mo ago
How much disk space does the student have using their Student iCON/MIMS account?
Students have unlimited space in Google Drive until June 2024. Students in future will have 1.0 GB of space after June 2024.
BDMS 3mo ago