Surviving a BYOD Implementation
Surviving a BYOD Implementation
Session Description
Thinking about allowing students to bring their own devices to school next year? Join me as we discuss how to make this innovative approach work. Discussion will include the advantages and pitfalls of such an implementation, revising policies, classroom management, and helping teachers to adapt.
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Session Resources
Presentation: Surviving a BYOD Implementation - TxDLA 2016
Group Activity
Advantages of a BYOD Implementation
Learners are more engaged in connected classrooms
Increased opportunities for introverted students to participate in discussions
Cost savings for schools
Variety of ways for students to produce and present work
Students more likely to remember their device rather than their pencils
Offers a way of supplying, displaying and creating ebooks
BYOD is seen as a privilege, promoting increased respect for educational process
Taking away a device is a powerful deterrent or consequence for misbehavior
Allows for students and teachers to swap roles
Encourages choice of educational tools/apps
Provides opportunity to teach responsibility for devices, along with digital citizenship
Disadvantages of a BYOD Implementation
Increased professional development costs for faculty and staff
Increased digital divide amongst ‘have’ and ‘have not’ students
.Apps/tools not common to all platforms
Potential for increased parental concerns over ‘safe use’
Increase possibility of theft at school
Potential damage to device
Unwillingness of teachers to take risks trying BYOD
Shift from network to user in regards to tech support
Device seen as status symbol – peer pressure for certain apps
Greater chances of plagiarism
Technical infrastructure not capable of meeting influx of wireless devices
Things To Consider When Implementing BYOD
1.Examine Educational Objectives
2. Develop a Team
3. Engage the Community
4.Develop the Physical Infrastructure
5.Develop Policies
6.Build Curriculum
7.Consider Devices
8.Provide Ongoing Professional Development
9.Provide Additional Teacher Support
Additional Resources
5 Areas of Consideration for Developing a BYOD Policy for Your School or District - http://goo.gl/nFvcId
7 Myths about BYOD Debunked - https://goo.gl/bPbVSH
7 Questions for Bringing Your Own Device to School - http://goo.gl/0BTmu
Booker T. Washington BYOD Brochure - http://goo.gl/jxvj2
Bring Your Own Device Prompts School Infrastructure Investments - http://goo.gl/VFXN2d
BYOD Toolbox - http://goo.gl/qGh3al
Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) - https://goo.gl/g1vvY5
Chequamegon School District BYOD site - http://goo.gl/gJdVzG
Creating a Robust and Safe BYOD Program - http://goo.gl/Myu1f
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - http://goo.gl/SLph
Forsyth County Schools – Technology & Information Services - http://goo.gl/1hc7LP
Hanover Public School BYOD Site - http://goo.gl/I9Kzm
How the CIO Can Establish a GYOD Usage Policy - http://goo.gl/srCplC
Inside a “Bring Your Own Device” Program - http://goo.gl/DblM6C
Welcome to School AUP 2.0 - http://goo.gl/CXZ9JN