byod: bring your own device
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Presented by Birdville ISDCrysten Caviness, Instructional Technology Specialist
Karen Teeters, Instructional Technology Specialist
Patrick Johnson, Technical Services Coordinator
Cell phones out and on, please!
BYOD Links
Website
GoogleDoc
Blog
Success Factors for B.Y.O.D.
Pew Internet and American Life Project
Teensand their
Telephones
5 Ways to Manage Technology Distractions1. Ban It
2. Do Business as Usual
3. Limit the Use of Technologies
4. Enhance Traditional Practices
5. Use the Technology to Restructure the Educational Process
Johnson, D. (2010, November). Taming the chaos. Leading & Learning with Technology, 38(3), 20-23.
How does your district address cell phones in school?
Text a code to 22333
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Group Ban ItDo Business as Usual
Limit the Use
Enhance Traditional Practices
Restructure Educational Process
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How does your district address cell phones in school?
Montgomery, K. (2010). Mobile phones for learning [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://thinkingmachine.pbworks.com/w/page/22187696/MITC-2008
Cell Phone Policy
BISD Student HandbookElectronic Communication Devices
Students may utilize electronic communication devices at school and at school activities. Students may utilize their devices in the classroom when the teacher deems appropriate for educational purposes.
These devices include but are not to be limited to the following: cell phones, smart phones, iPhones, iPods and mp3 players.
The district encourages students and staff to use electronic communication devices for educational purposes during the school day.
BISD Elementary Handbook, p. 26 BISD Secondary Handbook, p. 30
Key Elements ofWireless Device Communication
Cellular Networks
WiFi Networks
Service Providers Cellular vs. WiFi
Content Filtering Considerations
Wireless Device Capabilities
Device Type Network Type Usage
Cell phone Cellular Texting, Internet
Smart phone Cellular, WiFi Texting, Internet
iPad / Tablet Cellular, WiFi Texting via app,Internet
iTouch WiFi Texting via app, Internet
iPod (music-only) WiFi Internet
MP3 Player WiFi Limited Internet
Laptop Cellular (using aircard)WiFi
Texting via app,Internet
Supporting B.Y.O.D on theBirdville ISD Wireless Network
Design for Success: Pre-Planning
Poll students to find out what types of devices/text and data plans are present in the classroom
Design to work with what you’ve got
Plan to be flexible: this is never a 100% predictable environment
Consider permission slips
RespectRelease the need to be 100% in controlHands-on learning = Hands-on management
Positive Effects:◦Brings devices out of hiding
◦Puts devices to use of teacher’s design
◦Student buy-in and appreciation
Design for Success: Classroom Management
Grouping Strategies
Collaborative grouping with role of mobile gatekeeper
Appoint jobs (Fact finders, Word searchers, Communicators, etc.)
Informal device sharing
One-device classroom
Examples from BISD Teachers
One-device classroom
Chemistry Teacher, Jason Bair
Appointed CommunicatorSenior English Teacher, Crysten Caviness
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Anticipated Rebuttals
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