Oak Hills Portfolio » 6. BYOD: Developing an Acceptable Use Policy With students and staff bringing in their own devices we found a need to completely rework our acceptable use policy. In its previous form, our AUP read more like an unacceptable use policy. It spent more time highlighting what a student could NOT do, rather than what they could do. Developing an AUP was a process. We spent considerable time reviewing other AUPs as well as researching effective acceptable use policies. Develop an AUP that outlined appropriate behavior in positive termsOutline the procedures involved with following or not following the AUP OH High School Sign Off At the beginning of the year, students and staff sign off electronically that they have received the AUP. Sign-offs are completed through a combination of Google Forms and a Google Site. We believe that the tremendous value of technology and the information technology network as an educational resource far outweighs the potential risks. Users must respect and protect the intellectual property of others by.
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The Pros and Cons of Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) Programs in Our Schools Downsides to School-Supplied Devices Purchasing learning technology for every student is expensive. After the initial purchase, schools need to spend additional money on research, training and administration. Schools will need a beefy wi-fi network separate from the staff network to prevent access to sensitive information. When the devices are issued, students and parents need to be made responsible. Control over content is an illusion. Deciding to supply students with technology is no speedy task.
Strategies for Taking Flight with BYOT (Cross-posted at Bold Visions and BYOT Network and cowritten by Jill Hobson, Director of Instructional Technology – Forsyth County Schools) The Partnership for 21st Century Skills identified 4 critical areas of learning for students that include creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration. In Forsyth County Schools, we’ve been working hard with parents, teachers and students to embrace learning with student-owned technologies; something we call Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT). What we know for sure is that BYOT is really more like Bring Your Own Learning because we’ve discovered that it is NOT about the technology – it IS about the learning. The video, Above and Beyond, by Peter H. As you watch the video, you might consider the following questions: What happens when designers of learning recognize that students are always volunteers in learning? “There are two lasting bequests we can give our children. Like this: Like Loading...
(At Least) 101 Tips for Going 1:1 or BYO Hoping to avoid a crash-and-burn scenario? This annotated collection of resources offers oodles of advice on safely launching and sustaining one-to-one or BYO in your school or district. There has been no shortage of bad press about one-to-one initiatives in the news lately. Yet, as a perusal of the success stories at this site will show, enthusiasm on the part of students, teachers and administrators in 1:1 and BYO districts that have avoided the rollout controversies and/or weathered the initial rollout glitches remains higher than ever. The blogs, articles and other resources outlined below answer this crucial question in a number of ways and from many different perspectives but you will find a surprising amount of consensus about two basic rules of thumb: 1. 2. For a closer look at some Do’s and Don’ts from 1:1 and BYO trailblazers, check out the following: Top Tips Check out these K-12 Blueprint tips, from ed tech leaders in various districts, for: · A Successful BYO or 1:1 Program
BYOT POLICIES – BRENTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL BYOT POLICIESterrischoof2015-07-23T17:36:47+00:00 (WCS Board Policy 4.406) For purposes of BYOT, “Technology” is defined as personally owned wireless, portable electronic equipment used FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Students’ devices must be kept in lockers unless a teacher has informed them that they will be used in class for BYOT purposes. Electronic Media Access (WCS Board Policy 4.406) An annual parental request is required prior to students being granted independent access to the school’s technological resources. When BYOT privileges are abused, BMS will enforce the following policies: **Students will receive strike/demerit for the following choices: Using electronic device for a non-academic purpose (i.e. texting, playing games, etc.)Using electronic device without accessing WCS guest networkUsing device without teacher permissionClass disruption with electronic devices (alarms, ringtones, etc going off at inappropriate times) BYOT – LEVEL II CONSEQUENCES: All Grades
iLearn Technology 20 Pros and Cons of implementing BYOD in schools BYOD (bring your own device) is where you allow your students and staff to use personal mobile devices on your school wireless network. I’m sure you’ve heard of it, because it’s spreading through schools faster than juicy gossip in a tiny town. Now, there’s a lot to consider when determining if implementing BYOD in schools is the right move. So, here’s a list of 20 pros and cons to hopefully help make the decision a little easier on you. Pros of BYOD 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) 9.) 10.) 11.) 12.) Also Read | "1:1 or BYOD? 13.) 14.) 15.) 16.) 17.) 18.) 19.) 20.) Cons of BYOD 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) 9.) Also Read | "How to Plan a BYOD Security Policy for Schools" 10.) 11.) 12.) 13.) 14.) 15.) Okay, I know I said I would give you 20 but I honestly can’t think of any more cons at the moment. So we have 20 pros and 15 cons…looks like the pros for BYOD in schools are beating out the cons here.
Four Free Assessment Apps for 1:1 Classrooms One-to-one technology can transform a classroom. When implemented correctly, students are engaged and excited to learn, and teachers can assess their progress in real-time. The amount of technology resources available for educators can be overwhelming. Whether your students regularly visit a computer lab, borrow a cart of laptops, or have access to a class set of iPads, there are a variety of assessment tools that are free and customizable. These online resources can be used before, during, and after a daily lesson or semester-long unit. Here’s a list of free assessment tools that I love and use in my own classroom: Assessing Student Understanding: Create your own assessments using Socrative. Don’t worry about uploading class lists or creating individual accounts because students type in their names as the first question they answer. Assessing Student Work So much more than Facebook for your classroom, Edmodo is a fantastic tool for collecting student work and assigning quizzes.
Classroom management in the BYOD classroom If you’ve ever considered having students bring their own devices (BYOD) to class, you’ve probably worried…won’t the kids text all day long? How do I keep them from taking inappropriate photos or posting on Facebook while I’m teaching? Aren’t students’ phones a huge distraction? The Philosophy Behind BYOD There has been a trend in education lately for students to bring their own technological devices to school. Funds normally spent on technology can be diverted to other expenses if students bring their own itemsStudents are more familiar with their own devices versus using the school supplied ones, in theory making them more productiveIt allows instant access to information, no more waiting for a scheduled library visit to use computers or look up facts Setting up the BYOD Classroom The BYOD classroom requires a lot of front end planning and pre-teaching before devices can be brought into the school. BYOD is best done with explicit teaching and within a gradual release model. See On
11 Sample Education BYOT Policies To Help You Create Your Own We’re putting together some research for some upcoming BYOT policy content, and in the course of doing so found many existing policies enlightening. For starters, it is clear that some districts were more open-minded entering their BYOT programs than others. Many “policies” (not included below) were really more of a set of rules and consequences for breaking the rules than they were a supporting framework for teachers and students. In the end, every situation is different. There is no single “right way” to implement a BYOT program, so we’ve included 11 widely varying policy styles below, with each authoring school or district named inline. Bowling Green High School “Bring Your Own Technology” (B.Y.O.T.) Responsible Use Guidelines Purpose: Bowling Green High School uses instructional technology as one way of enhancing our mission to teach the skills, knowledge and behaviors students will need as responsible citizens in the global community. Device Types: Guidelines: Usage Charges: 1. 2. 3. 4.