Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Give short bursts of time for usage with specific task.

And then the teacher said, You may take notes

BYOD Classroom Management

Give designated time for personal business. (emails, homework posts, etc.)
Spend time teaching Digital Citizenship.
Allow time to transition their thinking from entertainment device to production/learning tool.
Give notice if apps are needed on personal device. (always use free apps)
Always have a "Plan B." (that doesn't include devices)
Post BYOD Rules & Expectations.
Circulate the room.
Create a visual to indicate whether devices are allowed daily.
Use key phrases to control usage. (“Facedown,” “5 minute warning,” “SpotCheck”)
Require devices to be flat on desk.

BYOD Tools

and Ways to Use in Class

Get immediate feedback about how students are learning and understanding.

FAQ’s

I need to print a document that I just created. Why is there not a printer listed when I try to print? Like shared folders, printers are networked differently on the campus and will not be available when you log into the Guest network. Some printing solutions include saving it to a flash drive or cloud storage and printing from home or a district network computer.

What happens if I break my personal device while I am at school? You may bring your mobile device to school at your own risk, just like any other personal item. The district will not be held responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced devices, including those that have been confiscated.

If I cannot get my device to connect to the network, can I get help from someone on campus? It is not the responsibility of your teachers or DISD staff to troubleshoot individual devices during the school day. Check your owner’s manual for issues concerning connectivity. DISD does not guarantee connectivity or quality of connection.

Will I have to use my own data plan to access the Internet when on campus? Free wireless access is provided by Duncanville ISD. You must use the DISD filtered wireless connection when on campus. DISD is not responsible for personal charges accessing other wireless connections or data charges.

How do I save my work? It is encouraged that you email documents to yourself or utilize “Cloud” storage programs to store your data.

Am I still held accountable for the Student Acceptable Use Policy even though this is my own personal mobile device? Yes. The AUP for DISD remains in effect even when you are using our own device.

I brought my personal device to school to use in the classroom, but my teacher said I couldn’t use it in the classroom. Can I still use it? The teacher in the classroom has the final say on procedures in the classroom. If he or she asks you not to use your device, then you should follow those directions. Access is available but not guaranteed for each classroom learning situation.

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