Rural Access Gap - Devices and tools

Rural Access Gap Devices and tools

Contents What’s inside?

Introduction

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ICT Plus Feature

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Device management

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Chromebook Devices

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Apple MacBook

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Teach and learn with Google

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Teach and learn with MacBook

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User scenario

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User scenario

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Consider this for your teacher device?

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Consider this for your teacher device?

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Apple iPad

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Windows Notebooks

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Teach and learn with Windows

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User scenario

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Teach and learn with iPad

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Consider this for your teacher device?

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User scenario

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Rural Access Gap (RAG) Devices and tools

The focus of the Rural Access Gap (RAG) Direct Intervention Package is to overcome an inequity of access to digital technologies that support schools.

This gap continues to impact the educational outcomes of students in rural, regional and remote areas.

The focus of the package is schools in rural, regional and remote areas of NSW. In total, it covers about 210,000 students in 1,002 schools comprising of: • 763 primary schools • 137 secondary schools • 61 central/community schools • 2 infants schools • 25 Schools for Specific Purposes; and • 1 4 Environmental Education Centres and other schools in distinct settings.

For further information regarding devices please see the frequently asked questions or email RAG.Devices@det.nsw.edu.au

Key dates Key information email to Director Educational Leadership

Teacher and student device allowance and order form

WEEK 6, TERM 1 2021

WEEK 6-8, TERM 1 2021

Thu 4th Mar Wed 17th Mar

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Device deliveries

WEEK 10, TERM 1 and WEEKS 1-3, TERM 2 2021

Mon 29th Mar Fri 7th May

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ICT PLUS feature How can I use ICT PLUS to help me get the most out of my allocation?

ICT PLUS (Planning, Leading, Utilisation, Strategy) assists principals and school leaders in making data-informed decisions.

It currently provides insight into “managed” device data for Google, Microsoft and limited Apple devices with more Apple insights being added throughout 2021.

FYI | “Managed” means machines that are connected to the network and run the Department’s Standard Operating Environment (SOE) image. Access to ICT PLUS is currently open to all school principals and field operations teams. School principals can in turn delegate access to other staff members via AMU.

The Planning Dashboard in ICT PLUS can answer the following questions for your school’s managed devices: • H ow many managed devices in your school are out of warranty?

Check the Warranty chart.

• H ow many managed devices have 1 year or less warranty remaining?

Download the Devices List and filter by warranty date.

• Are they desktops or laptops?

Click on the “Expired Warranty” segment of the Warranty chart, then take a look at the Form Factor chart.

Watch this 1-minute video to learn about the tool and what it can do for you.

Hot tip: ICT PLUS is best used in the Chrome browser.

If you’re unfamiliar with the terminology used in the tool or would like to know more information about ICT PLUS, select the Help and Support page in the left-hand side menu of ICT PLUS. This page contains User Guides, Frequently Asked Questions and a Data Glossary, along with information about where the data comes from and how often it is updated in ICT PLUS. ICT PLUS sources data from multiple existing systems, making the various sources accessible in one place.

Have you found that the data in ICT PLUS doesn’t line up to what you’ve found in your school? Please reach out to let us know and we’ll escalate your concern to the relevant ITD team, you can contact us directly on ictplus-devteam@det.nsw.edu.au BACK TO CONTENTS

• W hen was the last time someone logged into them?

Take a look at the Utilisation chart, determined by last login date per device.

For a detailed list of this information (and more) per managed device, go to the Devices List (Managed Only) table at the bottom of the Planning Dashboard and click Download as CSV.

Haven’t logged in yet?

Do it now at ictplus.education.nsw.gov.au

Join our Yammer group for tips and updates

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T4L device management in schools

The NSW Department of Education provides schools with solutions to deliver a level of self-management for devices received through the T4L Rollout and discretionary purchase through EdBuy.

Windows Desktops, Notebooks and Tablets

Apple iPad and MacBook

Google Chromebooks

Your school’s eT4L Server provides a simple way to prepare a brand new Windows device for first time and ongoing use and management.

Since 2019, schools have had access to Jamf Pro to deliver mobile device management (MDM) for their Apple devices, including iPads and Mac computers. New devices are all preenrolled in each school’s Apple School Manager and a four-year Jamf Pro licence is included with each new Apple device. While the use of Jamf Pro is optional and other MDMs are available, with Jamf Pro, schools can:

To help schools set up their new Chromebooks for first time and ongoing use by students and staff, NSW DoE provides an enrolment process for the department’s Google domain. It’s an easy way of making your school’s Chromebooks work effectively with the department’s Wi-Fi infrastructure and with the DoE Google G Suite service.

• E asy build/rebuild with support delivered remotely via your school’s eT4L server • E asy installation of software via the DoE Software Catalogue and UDM • L ogon to any eT4L built device using your Department user credentials

• P repare their new devices out of • Automatically mapped shared drives the box and printers according to user type • Deploy apps from the App Store Find out more about eT4L and Mac Store wirelessly • C entrally configure restrictions and install app and OS updates

Find out more about mobile device management

It provides a consistent, reliable user experience. DoE Chromebook Enrolment is NOT a local management platform for Chromebooks. Schools don’t have access to the Google Admin Console and can’t locally assign their own settings, apps or extensions, however apps and extensions can be added by each user as needed.

Find out more about setting up Chromebooks

Flexible Learning devices enable schools to complete future-focussed learning tasks anywhere, anytime

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Windows Notebooks

Chromebook Devices

Apple iPad

Apple MacBook

Windows Notebooks Are you searching for a portable, rugged and reliable device perfect for the majority of teaching and learning activities? A Windows notebook might be just the device to meet your needs.

These devices have the performance to complete: Windows Notebook features:

• c lassroom tasks including accessing and utilising Office 365 and G Suite

• A touch screen with active stylus for digital inking

• o nline creative activities using programs such as Adobe Spark as well as installed programs such as 3D Paint

• L ight weight and portable to suit a flexible learning environment and teachers can transport from home to school

• S TEM activities including online coding activities, Minecraft, and those in the stem.T4L Learning Library

• A battery life of over 10 hours, to last an entire school day

Device management:

Limitations:

• E asily built with Windows 10 via eT4L

• Easy build/rebuild with support delivered remotely via your school’s eT4L server

• C annot run iPadOS or Mac OS applications including Pages, Keynote, GarageBand and iMovie

• R uns both installed programs and Windows 10 apps from the NSW Education Windows store

• NAPLAN Online Ready.

• E asy installation of software via the DoE Software Catalogue and UDM • Automatically mapped shared drives and printers according to login credentials

WARRANTY: Devices are fully supported via EDConnect, includes a minimum 2 year next business day onsite warranty and takeback (recycling) program.

What can a device in this category do?

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Photo capture and editing

G Suite

Video capture

Office 365

Video editing

Adobe web apps

Windows programs and apps

CAD and 3D modelling

Robotics

Keyboard heavy tasks

Coding

Minecraft Education Edition

Web conferencing

NAPLAN online

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Teach and learn with Windows

STEM and code

Presentations

Windows 10 brings computer science to life. Create augmented reality experiences with Paint 3D, PowerPoint and 3D Viewer apps, and use Windows apps such as Minecraft, Lego EV3 and MakeCode to learn to code!

PowerPoint has come a long way since 1997 and on Windows 10, it’s even better. You can insert 3D models, create animations, and use Design Ideas to create impressive presentations. Students also have the option to use Sway to create online presentations where they can also record their voice, add multimedia content, plus images and text.

Classroom and learning management Microsoft Teams is THE hub for teaching and learning on Windows 10 with quizzes, assignments, collaboration and more. With Microsoft Learning Tools built into Teams and 365 to support reading comprehension, line spacing and a picture dictionary, everything you need for digital learning is found in one space.

Multimodal documents

Voice Recorder and Video Editor are built-in apps for Windows 10 that allow simple creation of high-impact videos, as well as audio recordings of voice for podcasts.

Nothing to download and so simple to use!

Whiteboard and OneNote bring learning to life on the digital page. Microsoft Whiteboard is a collaborative, digital whiteboard that makes it easy for a class to come together to share ideas in real time. Work naturally with digital ink, using pens or fingers to bring ideas to life in a limitless space. Board contents are automatically and securely saved so they can easily be shared. OneNote is a digital notebook that teachers can use to organise class notes, create interactive lesson plans, brainstorm with others, and engage in and encourage teamwork.

Collaboration

Creativity tools

The Office 365 experience is better on Windows 10. You can choose to access your cloud documents via Microsoft Edge or Office desktop software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, allowing students and teachers to collaborate in live time on their files saved in Teams or OneDrive.

Windows Ink functionality in Windows 10 contains applications and features that enable pen computing to create in Paint 3D, Whiteboard app, and even the Adobe Suite! Students can capture thoughts and express ideas in OneNote with or without a digital stylus and can even annotate PDFs and webpages in Microsoft Edge!

Video and podcast creation

Support resources Visit education.microsoft.com for self-directed online courses or support.office.com/education for teacher guides.

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Windows Notebooks

Chromebook Devices

User scenario Our school is in need of portable and flexible devices that enable our students to connect in with our digital classroom. We would like to complete a wide range of activities including capturing photos, coding and robotics activities as part of a STEM program, as well as basic word processing, presentation and online tasks. This will allow students to demonstrate and document their learning. We are also keen to explore the potential of digital inking for markup and creativity.

Apple iPad

Apple MacBook

The Windows notebook meets the majority of our students’ needs and its durablity and eT4L manageability mean the teaching staff can concentrate on the business of learning. Their 360 convertibility and the world facing camera (student devices) are huge powerups providing a canvas for student creativity and innovation.

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Windows Notebooks

Chromebook Devices

Apple iPad

Apple MacBook

Chromebooks Are you after a device with a simple and quick login experience? The Chromebook might be just the device to meet your needs. It is a portable, rugged and reliable device, perfect for a wide variety of teaching and learning activities.

What exactly is a Chromebook?

• A Chromebook is a unique computing device that runs browser based tools and web apps with super efficiency • C hromebooks do not run the Windows operating system, Windows apps or installed programs • R unning Chrome OS means that for the majority of basic tasks they are simple, fast and effective • S tudents and staff can sign on with their NSW Education account for easy access and file syncing

Chromebooks come equipped with: • a touch screen with included stylus for digital inking out of the box • l ight weight and portable to suit a flexible learning environment and teachers can transport from home to school • s hock-resistant rubberised bumpers to increase durability (student devices) • a battery life of over 10 hours, to last an entire school day • a Chrome Management Console license for the DoE Chrome Google Domain.

Device Management:

Limitations:

These devices have the performance to complete:

• S imple enrolment into the department’s Google domain

• C onnection to eT4L fileshares and printers may be restricted

• B asic classroom tasks including accessing and utilising the online versions Office 365 and G Suite

• S tudents and staff sign on using their DoE user account to access G Suite and Office 365

• C annot run iPadOS, Mac OS or Windows applications

• Online creative activities • S TEM activities including online coding activities

WARRANTY: Devices are fully supported via EDConnect, include a minimum 2 year next business day onsite warranty and takeback (recycling) program.

• NAPLAN Online Ready

Photo capture and editing

If web based

Video capture Video editing

What can a device in this category do?

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G Suite Office 365

If web based

Adobe web apps

Install software packages

Adobe Creative Cloud

Chrome extensions and apps

CAD and 3D modelling

Robotics

if web based

Keyboard heavy tasks

Coding

if web based

Minecraft Education Edition

Web conferencing

If web based

NAPLAN Online

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Teach and learn with Google

STEM and code

Presentations

Check out the stem.T4L team’s Coding Kit for loads of STEM-based activities that can be used on any device. You sure can STEM online with a Chromebook!

To create engaging presentations, make fewer class copies, and so much more, check out Google Slides. Explore and Innovate with Google Slides to take your learning even further.

Classroom and learning management

Multimodal documents

You can use Google Classroom in your school to streamline assignments, boost collaboration, and foster communication. Classroom is available on the web or through a tablet app. You can use Classroom with many tools that you and your students already use, such as Gmail (students only), Google Docs, and Google Calendar.

For simple and easy word processing, look no further than Google Docs. Collaboration has never been easier and every student has the ability to contribute their ideas by working on the same doc whenever, wherever they are. If you’re new to Google Docs, check out our Getting Started information or check out What’s New in Google Docs support website. Don’t forget Google Docs also has some great accessibility features to consider as well!

Video and podcast creation Many Chromebooks come with world-facing cameras to make recording classroom moments or documenting research easier than ever before. Once captured, utilise WeVideo to edit your videos and create overviews of what has been learned.

Another great tool you might want to consider for sharing your students’ work with the school community or creating a portal for your class is Google Sites.

See the stem.T4L learning library for more information on WeVideo

C is for Chromebooks … and creativity! Some of the most popular creativity tools for Chromebooks include Google Jamboard, Drawings, and Canvas that really engage your students creativity mojo! Use your userID@education.nsw. gov.au Google ID to sign in.

Collaboration You can empower learning while getting more time back to focus on your students with flexible, secure, and easyto-use tools in G Suite for Education which is built for education and works seamlessly with Chrome.

• Co-edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in real time using Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

• Manage your classroom simply with Google Classroom and Forms.

• Organise your tasks using Google Calendar and Keep.

Creativity tools

Support resources Check out our Google Teacher Centre where you can embark upon our fundamentals and/or our advanced training programs to skill up in all Google for Education has to offer. Or, jump straight into tool specific “get started” learning on Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, and Forms.

Still want more? Check out the Google for Education Transformation Centre to learn how educators across the globe are using technology in impactful ways.

With G Suite for Education, collaboration is at your fingertips!

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Windows Notebooks

Chromebook Chromebook Devices Devices

User scenario We have a couple of existing computer labs that are still functioning well. But we are keen to explore the power of mobile devices.

We use Google Classroom to coordinate our digital classroom and teachers and students are familiar with Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.

Apple iPad

Apple MacBook

Chromebooks suit our requirements perfectly as they are quick to load and students can sign in simply and easily with their DoE user ID. It is the perfect shared device. Their great value also means we could get enough devices to commence our mobile program quickly.

Plus since we primarily use G Suite tools and we don’t rely on installed programs, Chromebooks are optimised for our digital learning environment.

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Windows Notebooks

Chromebook Devices

Apple Apple iPad iPad

Apple MacBook

Apple iPad Are you searching for an easy to use touch device that leverages the power of familiar iPadOS apps and web based content? Need a device that is light, portable and flexible for mobile learning? The iPad might be just the device to meet the needs of your school.

These devices have the performance to complete:

iPad features: • A 10.2 inch (student) and 10.9 inch (teacher) touch screen • W orld and user facing cameras, perfect for tasks that require the easy capture of video and photos • C ompatible with iPadOS apps available from the iPadOS App store • A battery life of over 10 hours, to last an entire school day • C ompatible with the Apple Pencil active stylus (available at extra cost) • A ccess to G Suite and Office 365 tools including Word, Powerpoint, Teams, Google Classroom and more with dedicated apps.

• C lassroom management with Apple Classroom

• b asic classroom tasks including accessing and utilising the online and App versions Office 365 and G Suite as well as Apple productivity Apps Keynote, Sheets and Pages • a pp based creativity activities including those leveraging the Adobe Apps, as well as Apple’s bespoke creativity suite including iMovie, GarageBand, Clips and more • S TEM activities including using web based applications, coding with Apple’s Swift Playgrounds and augmented reality experiences with Apple’s Reality Composer • NAPLAN Online Compatible.

Device Management:

Limitations:

• Easy setup and management via Jamf Pro MDM service

• C onnection to eT4L fileshares and printers may be restricted • Runs iPadOS apps only

WARRANTY: Devices are fully supported via EDConnect, includes 1 year return to base warranty and takeback (recycling) program.

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Photo capture and editing

Office 365

Video capture

Adobe web apps

Video editing

Adobe Creative Cloud (iPadOS Apps)

PC applications

CAD and 3D modelling

Robotics

Keyboard heavy tasks

Coding

Minecraft Education Edition

Web conferencing

NAPLAN online

G Suite

iPadOS apps

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Teach and learn with iPad

STEM and code

Presentations

Bring STEM to life by capturing an experiment in Slo-Mo with built in camera features, learn to Code and connect to robots with Swift Playgrounds or create an Augmented Reality world with Reality Compose.

Start creating presentations with animations, audio and illustrations in Keynote, and then create production quality video with Clips and iMovie. iPadOS also fully supports Google Slides and Microsoft Powerpoint.

Learn more about AR or Code on iPad.

Multimodal documents

Classroom and learning management

Pages lets you easily create documents and digital books that include illustrations, handwriting, dictated text, video, audio, voice, music and equations.

You can easily view your students’ screens, open apps and help students manage their time in your class with Apple Classroom.

Video and podcast creation Engage your students by creating creative and compelling videos with Clips or iMovie or record and edit a podcast, jingle or song with GarageBand. Be inspired by the Everyone Can Create guides with cross-curricular ideas and classroom connections.

Collaboration iPad OS supports full-featured collaboration with the G Suite, Microsoft Office 365

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Creativity tools You can illustrate by hand or with Apple Pencil (not included with an iPad purchase) using Tayasui Sketches School, and create 3D models with TinkerCad. Code in 3D and project your creations using Augmented Reality with Reality Composer.

Support resources For technical support start with the department’s resources. For teaching and learning support check out Apple Teacher and the T4L curated resources and webinars on the T4L Apple page.

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Windows Notebooks

Chromebook Devices

Apple Apple iPad iPad

Apple MacBook

User scenario Our teachers and students use iPads regularly.

Teachers use Apple classroom to manage digital experiences with students, completing creative tasks such as filmmaking with iMovie and Clips, digital drawing with Tayasui Sketches School, and creating amazing presentations and digital books with Keynote and Pages. We want to continue our digital journey building our students creativity and future ready skills!

We considered other devices, but the portability, durability and suitability for our school’s learning needs, meant the decision to choose iPads again was easy. With Jamf Pro management licenses included, maintaining our fleet is a breeze.

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Windows Notebooks

Chromebook Devices

Apple iPad

Apple MacBook

Apple MacBook Are you after powerful devices that will unleash creativity in teaching and learning? Apple MacBook might be the perfect device for your needs.

This device has the performance to complete:

MacBook features: • H igh-end computing power and advanced M1 processor. 3.5x faster than previous model • L arger high resolution screen to empower creative tasks such as photo and video editing (non touch) • Webcam for Video Conferencing

• h igh end photo and video editing using the Adobe Suite (including Photoshop and Premiere Pro) as well as the full range of Apple’s Creativity suite including iMovie, GarageBand, Clips and more • S TEM activities including CAD programs, 3D Modelling and high end coding tasks • smooth multitasking capabilities • NAPLAN Online Compatible

• C an run the majority of software applications where a Mac version is available

• basic classroom tasks including Office 365 and G Suite.

• H ave battery life of up to 15 hours plus to last an entire school day

Device Management:

Limitations:

• Easy setup and management via Jamf Pro MDM service

• C onnection to eT4L file shares and printers may be restricted • No touch screen • USB-C only

WARRANTY: Devices are fully supported via EDConnect, includes 3 year next business day onsite warranty and takeback (recycling) program.

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Photo capture and editing

Office 365

Video capture

Adobe web apps

Video editing

Adobe Creative Cloud

Robotics

CAD and 3D modelling

Coding

Keyboard heavy tasks

Web conferencing

Minecraft Education Edition

G Suite

NAPLAN online

Windows apps

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Teach and learn with MacBook

STEM and code

Presentations

Get started with code on Swift Playgrounds for Mac. Prototype your next app idea in Keynote, and start developing apps for Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch on Xcode. You can also design AR experiences or simulations with Reality Composer or connect to robots or hardware with native apps or on the web.

Start creating presentations with animations, audio and illustrations in Keynote, and then create production quality video with iMovie. macOS also fully supports Google Slides and Microsoft Powerpoint.

Classroom and learning management You can easily view your students’ screens, open apps and help students manage their time in your class with Apple Classroom.

Video and podcast creation Engage your students by creating creative and compelling videos with iMovie or record and edit a podcast, soundscape or song with GarageBand.

Collaboration macOS supports full-featured collaboration with the G Suite and Microsoft Office 365

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Multimodal documents Pages lets you easily create documents and digital books that include illustrations, dictated text, video, audio, voice, music and equations.

Creativity tools Create 3D models with TinkerCad or one of many other 3D design apps, or code in 3D using Augmented Reality with Reality Composer.

Support resources Mac is fully supported by the department. For technical support start with the department’s resources, for teaching and learning support check out Apple Teacher and the T4L curated resources and webinars on the T4L Apple page.

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Windows Notebooks

Chromebook Devices

User scenario We have a successful BYOD iPad program and are keen to provide the opportunity for students to take their skills to the next level. We need high performance machines to explore the full range of graphics, music and video creation, using industry-standard programs.

Apple iPad

Apple MacBook

MacBook ticks all these boxes and is the perfect device for our needs.

Whilst in the past the management of these devices would have made this choice difficult, the inclusion of Jamf Pro management, means we can now manage both our iPads and Macs from the one console.

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