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King’s Fork High School: BYOD pilot policy. February 14, 2013. PURPOSE. To enable our students to use mobile devices they already own in a way that enhances their learning. We want to promote “access to learning anytime- anywhere”. Supporting Documentation.
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King’s Fork High School:BYOD pilot policy February 14, 2013
PURPOSE To enable our students to use mobile devices they already own in a way that enhances their learning. We want to promote “access to learning anytime- anywhere”
Supporting Documentation • National Education Technology Plan (US Dept of Education 2010) • NASSP Board Encourages Mobile Learning in Schools (news release May 2011) • York County Public Schools (12-13 recipient of Microsoft Innovation Award with BYOT policy) • The Partnership for 21st Century Skills Framework
Supported Strategies In Use • School Based Twitter Account(@suzanneKFHS) • Calendar/planner • Calculator • Camera/video • Useful Apps(Evernote,Simplenote,Quickgraph, GoKnow,WordLearner) • Remind 101/ Celly • Socrative • EZPoll
Supported Strategies Con’t. • Internet access- research, check grades, etc. • Take notes • Download videos (Khan Academy or Podcasts) • Blog access during class – notes posted by teacher • Listen to music during transition/lunch • Cyber bullying has been addressed in Advisory • “What You Should Know about Social Networking, The Internet and Your Child” (presentation Jan 22 by Commonwealth Attorney’s Office)
RESULTS • Students learning how to use mobile devices as learning tools in a positive way • Fewer cell phone violations • Quieter halls and cafeteria • Less paper usage • More homework submitted with electronic option • Teachers are moving away from traditional teaching strategies – engaging digital natives And now a few testimonials…