BYOD


 * Midlothian ISD **
 * Learning Communities Designed for Improving Instructional Technology **

Subject Addressed: **Bring Your Own Device – Teacher Protocols**

Volunteers for this learning community will:

· determine appropriate communication options to promote group discussion (including online and/or face-to-face opportunities) · list recommended solutions and resources for addressing the essential question - present the findings to the LMS/CTL/DTL/TT team. Meeting will be held on March 21, 4:00 – 6:00 in room 126 at Admin.


 * Essential Question: ** As MISD policies are updated to include the use of cell phones and other devices, what protocols or guidelines should we recommend for teachers as they initially design instruction using BYOD resources?

Possible solutions:

Teachers need classroom procedures to follow. We have jumped into using devices knowing that this is the next step but did not think about some of the issues that have occurred. I will start a list. Feel free to add your thoughts.

Procedures: Keep device on desk at all times. (allows teachers to be able to see what students are doing at all times) Make sure that lesson allows for all types of devices

**Providing a device for students who do not own one or for those whose parents do not allow them to bring a device to school.**

**SLJ.com** = [|Going Mobile: Key issues to consider for schools weighing BYOD] =

Michelle Luhtala, winner of the I Love My Librarian Award, says she works in a pradise.”"I work in a free-range bring your own device school" that she says enables students to learn in the real world that prepares them for success in the 21st Century.

[|New Canaan High School Library Website (New Canaan, CT)]

Resources needed: Check out this link: AUP in the Web 2.0 and Mobile Era

Info. from a powerpoint found focuses on great guidelines: skyview.vansd.org/BYOD/.../**Student**%20BYOD%20Presentation.ppt

Who's responsible?
• Bring devices at your own risk • This means that if you bring a device, __ you are responsible __ for keeping it safe and secure • Do not leave your device in a classroom, even if the teacher allows it   • __ You are responsible __ for the appropriate use of your personal computing device

Digital Social Contract
• Core statement: As a student, I am responsible for the choices I make when I use technology. The Contract (an example) I am responsible for __keeping my personal computer devices secure__ when I bring them to school. On your body, in your backpack, in your locker

I am responsible for __keeping my digital accounts secure__. Usernames and passwords are your property. Keep them safe and private.

I am responsible for __what I do__ when using technology at school. Don’t blame the iPod [device].

I am responsible for __not hurting__ the ability of others to learn. When you disrupt class, send nasty texts, surf inappropriate sites and show your friends, you are hurting others’ ability to learn.

I am responsible for __what I say and do__ online. Be nice, fair and truthful about things you text, post, discuss or share online.

I am responsible for __giving credit__ where credit is due and __respecting the intellectual property__ of others. Cite sources and give credit where credit is due.

I am responsible for __making good choices__ about when and where I use personal devices at school. If I don’t... First offense: **Put it away** for the __rest of the period__ Second offense: **Take it away** for the __rest of the day__

How do I stay on?
 * 1) If you don’t use the network for a period of time, you will get timed out.
 * 2) But you can save your username and password so that you’re just ‘one click’ from connecting again.
 * 3) Again, teachers and staff cannot support your device if it doesn’t work. Ask a fellow student!

Questions/answers to remind teachers: • Are parents or students expected to buy an iPad? Sorry, but NO   • Can I use my device anytime I want to? That would be a NO   • Can my teacher tell me when and where I can use devices in class? YES • Can my teacher expect everyone to have a device in their class? Absolutely NO

Nice example of parent/teacher guide & student contract www.katyisd.org/parents/Documents/Wi-Fi%20Guide.pdf

So what do the students think? take a look at what research is saying about them...

http://mashable.com/2011/08/10/students-technology-infographic/


 * perhaps it is important to show teachers why there is a shift in the way we dispense lessons/activities?

Ways to distribute info?
 * During staff development
 * New teacher training
 * Incorporate during tech. camp/trainings?
 * Slideshare uploaded to MISD website?

"Using Technology in the Classroom Archive" (Neat perspective if we take an approach to ways technology has been implemented. Just an insight for teachers to peer into and possibly glean reasons/ways they could approach BYOD)

@http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/archives/technology.shtml

//Technology has always been a major focus on EducationWorld.com. This archive compiles many of the features we have done on the subject of using technology in the classroom...//

__** Discussion 3/21/12 **__ Like Frisco and Katy ISD's contract

create our own contract from the two mention above

roll out: face to face meeting for teachers after school or conf. or beginning of school year (leave it up to principal) for students during orientation ?maybe?