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What is BYOD?
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a programme whereby students bring a device to school each day, which their school has approved to be used as their primary learning tool. Learners within the 21st century require reliable access to contemporary digital technologies in order to develop the skills necessary to succeed in a digital age.
Aims of the Program:
To support the pedagogical development of the classroom towards 21st century learning
To further engage students through personalised learning
To increase access to technology for students in a sustainable manner
To enhance critical and creative skills in ICT and across the curriculum
Parents - Why a personal device?
When it is a personal device, the management of and responsibility for the device remains with the students and their parents. They can customise the iPad with applications and organisational tools which may encompass home and school usage. The management involves charging, updating, syncing and backing up the device as required, at home.
A personal device allows the students to seamlessly switch from personal use to learning anytime, anywhere - enabling them to have access to academic learning tools wherever they are.
The reality is that many students have access to these devices at home and on a 1:1 program, such as BYOD, teachers are able to embed innovative uses of technology in learning tasks and homework, confident that all students have access in a similar manner.
"The use of personally owned devices can promote co-construction of knowledge through social learning" (Lewis, Pea & Rosen, 2010) "The cognitive sciences research reveals that students learn more when they are actively collaborating and cooperating with peers, their teachers and other experts." (Bransford 2000)
Students - Why a personal device?
iPads for learning will enable students to:
organise their learning using Cloudshare (Google Apps for Education) - CEO Sydney cloud-based virtual learning enrivonment
effectively create, share and store reflections and assessments
think critically and ask the 'right' questions
research widely on topics and areas of interest to understand issues in depth
work independently at a higher standard
engage with their learning with increased focus and performance
interact collaboratively with other students and their teachers
be creative and use that creativity productively
strive to understand others' perspectives
communicate effectively
have increased opportunities for feedback and reflection through self, peer and teacher assessment
work ethically for themselves and the wider community
make connections locally and globally while pursuing real world issues
develop an awareness of digital citizenship and the associated rights and responsibilities
customise their own learning through the use of a personal device
iPads for learning can provide your child with:
an opportunity which has been personalised to the needs of the user
a platform and forum for students' voices
more opportunities for student choice in their learning through the use of multimedia to explore, research and utilise critical thinking skills to communicate and express ideas
access to digital content and virtual learning environments that provide multiple pathways to learning
connections locally and globally which increase authenticity to school work
platforms from which to learn about and attain high standards of digital citizenship
increased opportunities to develop digital literacy, fluency and citizenship that will prepare them for a contemporary workforce
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