Moodle Site on BYOT is Open to the Public

Students can connect with each other via their technology devices, and according to a recent study, approximately 63% of teens say they communicate with text messages with others in their lives (Lenhart, 2012). Yet, when many students enter their schools, their handheld devices are banned, and communication with their peers are limited in order to listen to lectures and direct instruction in preparation for standardized tests

6 Reasons Ed Leaders Should Let Kids Bring Devices to School Digital natives learn and live with technology. Most have and bring devices to school. Why not leverage the power? Most schools have an awkward mix of print and technology-based learning resources— often not quite enough of either. Making the shift to digital instructional materials can save money, extend access, and improve engagement.

6 Reasons Ed Leaders Should Let Kids Bring Devices to School Honesty. We force our kids to sneak their device into school. A BYOD environment promotes healthy and appropriate technology use. A chance to close the digital divide... the price of some [devices] is less than a couple textbooks. By making the shift to digital... Many schools will be able to flip from three or four students per computer to one or two devices per student over time.

6 Reasons Ed Leaders Should Let Kids Bring Devices to School Take advantage of online assessment. Most states will shift most of their testing online by the school year. A coordinated effort to boost access to a defined set of testing conditions (screen size, timing, supervision) will improve computer access in many schools. Use the same timeline to shift to digital learning and BYOD. Expanded access yields expanded digital options. When every student has full digital access, it provides the platform for improved access to effective materials, online courses, and effective teachers. by Tom Vander Ark on Getting SMART

What gadgets are out there? iPads iPods iPhones Android Phones Nintendo Dsi Nintendo DS(no internet, but chat) Laptops Netbooks eReaders Blackberry Playbooks Android Tablets Others?

But… How safe am I if I let my students use their phones or laptops? If something bad happens, how will the district react?

Assurances…. Use is a building decision first, teacher second. Unacceptable use is dealt with accordingly based on a school's discipline code. This should not be considered different than any other infraction. Students have signed (as well as their parents) the Technology Usage Agreement that was adopted by the BOE. Board Policy IFBGA-R(0)

Butx2… If something bad happens, how will the district identify the bad guy?

Real Time & Historical User Tracking We can see you We can see your device We can see your role on the network We can find you by your MAC/AP Device name We know where you connected (by room and access point location) and we can come find you.

Access Points

Access Point Details Rogue Devices District Laptop Access Points

What are possible goals of BYOT? Engage Students Foster Creativity Improve Access Integrate Technology Promote HOTS Encourage Collaboration Raise Achievement

Current OCS Lessons with BYOT

Before You Begin: Develop Classroom Guidelines Rules and Procedures for how devices will be used – Can students share devices? – Plan the Time to End Class and put away technology – How will they know to ‘power down’ to listen to you? – Always consider devices may be in your room– don’t walk away from your room unless you lock your door or tell students to secure the devices

Considerations Always test connectivity of different devices Inform parents Students without may need school devices Students will be experts of their device: let them control it Have a trial day or two to see how things go Apps may need to be downloaded by students AT HOME and not over the wireless….think time.

Considerations Ensure that there is a specific learning outcome connected to the device Pair mobile devices with the laptop cart for students without REMEMBER: Unacceptable use is dealt with accordingly based on a school's discipline code. This should not be considered different than any other infraction.

Tools QR Code Generator

Feedback/Quiz Teachers and students can use Socrative on any device with a web browser Teachers login at t.socrative.com by entering their and password. Students login at m.socrative.com by entering the "virtual room number" provided by the teacher. Students will then see "Waiting for teacher to start an activity...". Teachers initiate an activity by selecting it on their main screen (e.g. Multiple Choice, T/F, Quick Quiz). Students respond on their devices. Students' results are visible on the Teacher's screen or sent in an .

Sites To Explore Virtual Bulletin Boards Wiffiti Celly Poll Everywhere Remind101 Apple iTunes U Apps= 634,000 (June 2011)

Transformation Discussion How Can You Turn up the H.E.A.T.? Higher-Order-Thinking Skills, Engagement, and Authenticity with Technology

Final Thoughts It’s all about the pedagogy, not the technology. Technology should always be at the service of pedagogy. The power of integrating technology into the classroom is the power it has to redefine the relationships in the classroom and reorient them toward a more student-centered approach to learning.