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Varner Elementary School 2012-2013. Bring Your Own Learning Device. Mr. Stone’s 5 th Grade Class. Why Should We Implement BYOD at Varner?. BYOD gives our students the opportunity to: o Have immediate access to information and on-line academic resources
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Varner Elementary School 2012-2013 Bring Your Own Learning Device Mr. Stone’s 5th Grade Class
Why Should We Implement BYOD at Varner? BYOD gives our students the opportunity to: o Have immediate access to information and on-line academic resources o Use devices they are familiar with and comfortable using o Take advantage of state-of-the-art applications for learning o Participate in more student-centered learning o Engage in more one-on-one interaction
What devices can our students use? * Laptops * Netbooks * Tablets (iPads) * Ipod Touch * eReaders * Smartphones * Old Smartphones will connect to the WiFi (Any wi-fi enabled defice!)
Classroom Regulations & Expectations
When will we use them? For instructional purposes only: o In the classroom setting o Under teacher direction o Not for calls or social texting
Students will… o Keep phones and other devices on silent at school. o NOT record audio or video, or take photographs of students or staff for any reason whatsoever without express consent from the teacher and individuals to be recorded. o Comply with teacher requests to shut down their devices or close screens. The VES cell phone policy will be enacted if students are using their devices in ways other than instructed by the teacher.
Will students need their devices every day? No, students will not need to bring their devices to school every day.
Only the CCSDBYOD Wi-Fi network will be used. This connection has the same filters students use with school-owned technology. 3G or 4G networks will not be accessed during the school day.
Settings • Network • Wi-Fi • CCSD • BYOD How do students access the BYOD network?
Non BYOD Times Lunchtime Classroom will be locked Specials Classroom will be locked Students are responsible for their own devices Substitute Days Devices will not be used
Device Free Zones All areas outside of the teacher-led BYOD classroom are device free zones, including, but not limited to: Lunchroom Hallways Restrooms Non-BYOD classrooms
Security of Student Devices Students are responsible for the security and operation of their own devices. Students will… • o Password protect their device • o Make device easily identifiable • (skins/stickers) • o Record the serial number of their device • o Use only their own device • o Have their device in their desk, backpack, • or carry it with them at all times • See CCSD User Agreement for additional information.
Can students charge devices at school? Charging of devices must take place at home. Students should come to school with tools that are ready to be used.
Will students receive technical support? Technical support will not be available at school. The student is expected to be the expert with his/her device.
Equity BYOD is being integrated into our classroom to enhance our students’ education. Alternatives to using personal devices will be included in activities requiring their use. Those alternatives include: Classroom desktops Group work Laptop carts Pencil and paper tasks Computer Lab
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