<NAME OF SCHOOL> INTRODUCES…BYOD

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (TECHNOLOGY)

WHY BYOD?It promotes the use of technology as a powerful educational tool that is increasingly becoming a common part of every student’s day.

Research shows improvements in: •Attention •Engagement and motivation •Critical thinking & problem solving •Discipline •Graduation rates •Achievement on standardized tests •Aids in the goal of having one-on-one technology •Students can use what they have (own device). Our students will always know more about their technology than we will. •Broadens learning beyond the classroom. •Prepares students for higher education and tomorrow’s workplaces.

BYOD…

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Addresses the 21st Century Skills we need to teach:

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving • Collaboration Across Networks & Leading by Influence • Agility & Adaptability • Initiative & Entrepreneurialism •Effective Oral & Written Communication •Accessing & Analyzing on-line information •Curiosity and Imagination

BYOD MYTH BUSTERS

Myth No 1.: BYOD deepens the digital divide: The digital divide exists whether we allow our students to bring BYOD or not. “Students who do not have personal technology devices have greater access to school-owned technology tools when students who bring their own devices to school are no longer competing for that access.”

Myth No 2.: BYOD will result in lessons geared towards the weakest device: Not so. The shift in a BYOT school is for teachers and students to come together to discuss and discover the limitless possibilities that a tech-rich environment provides, and then work together to think about how to best pursue learning goals.

Myth No 3.: BYOD will cause students to be distracted: Teachers across the globe are finding that with the right strategies and building blocks in place, learners are more engaged in connected classrooms. Furthermore, this advantage encourages them to become more self-directed, motivated, and reflective about their learning.

"7 Myths about BYOD Debunked.”The Journal. November 9th, 2011

BYOD MYTH BUSTERS

Myth No 4.: Teachers need to become experts in all the technology students own: If teachers are introducing an activity with school software or hardware, then they are expected to know how everything works. Because of this learning curve, teachers resort to focusing on one process and one product. When the students bring their own devices, then they are now the experts on the technology, and they can help each other. The teacher is then able to focus on the educational uses of technology.

Myth No 5.: BYOT will result in students engaging in dangerous activities: Our students are living in a digital world with ubiquitous access to technology, therefore trying to ban students from connecting digitally is a futile effort. Instead, we need to work with students to create responsible digital citizens.

"7 Myths about BYOD Debunked.” The Journal. November 9th, 2011

DEVICE SECURITY/SAFETY CONCERNS

Students are responsible to safeguard, supervise and secure their devices.

Students are expected to RESPECT the property of others. Teachers will keep a registration of devices. Secure classrooms. Individual student lockers. Restrict use in unsupervised areas. Handle theft or damage as a discipline matter. Will not be required to have other students use their device

(not required to share).

RESTRICT INAPPROPRIATE USAGE

•Students must be RESPONSIBLE – same expectation for computer use. Teachers continue to set High Expectations. •Only _________ County Public Schools Wi-Fi can be used to access internet (NO cell phone – 3G/4G access allowed). Turn it off! •Wi-Fi has district filter but no log-on required (Depends on your district). •Teacher may confiscate any device being used inappropriately. •School discipline procedures will be enforced. •Teachers will actively monitor use. •Students are not expected to BYOD everyday, but rather on specific days arranged by the teacher.

HOW WILL THE DEVICES BE USED?

• Access current references and information (Atlas, Almanac, Dictionary, Thesaurus, Weather, Current Events, Translators, etc.)

• Access teacher & content websites. • Organization – calendar / files / assignments / reminders, etc. • Tune instruments; preview music; learn music theory. • Student and teacher collaboration & communication. • Access textbooks online. • Documentation labs; take surveys. • Study aide: digital flashcards for word stems, spelling & math. • Much more – We are researching creative ways of improving student engagement, motivation

and learning everyday!

“Do Old Things in New Ways”

REDUCE DISTRACTIONS

Teachers have complete control over the use of devices in their classroom. •“DEVICES UP” & “DEVICES DOWN” teacher adopted uniform signal will be used in each classroom. •Teachers should let students know in advance when devices can be used in a lesson. •Students are NOT allowed to use their devices in the classroom without teacher permission. NO EXCEPTIONS!

EQUITY ISSUE

If a child cannot provide a device that they will not be left out.

•Concerns about “device envy.” BYOD is not about the devices it is about what engages students •As part of our BYOD Program, we are working with our school’s stakeholders and other community resources to help to provide additional technological resources. •Provisional Plan: If a student doesn’t have his/her own technology in a class where the teacher plans on using it, students will be able to use the technology provided by our school.

BYOD RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

BYOT Resources for Teachers Classroom Integration Apps in Education Leadership for mobile learning Tech tools for Teachers10 Unique lessons for BYOD & BYOT