BYOD Bring Your Own Device

BYOD Mobile Acceptable Use Policy School Guidelines Classroom Activities Devices Parents Students

School Guidelines Devices are ONLY used for teacher- assigned learning tasks. Devices are NOT to be shared with other students for any purpose. Audio recording, video recording, or photographing is NOT allowed, unless teacher-directed. Devices may NOT be used to send or view text messages or emails, to make telephone calls or video call/video chats (Skype, ooVoo, FaceTime, etc.)or to access social networking sites (Facebook, Pinterest, Bebo, Vine, Instagram, etc.). While not in use, devices should be face- down on desks or tables, and devices should NOT be used unless teacher- directed. While not in use, devices should be powered down to conserve battery use. While in use, devices should be silenced completely, vibration is not acceptable. Devices should be taken home nightly for charging: it is permissible to store a charger in a backpack, but charging time may not always be available. On certain conditions, devices may be used to view educational videos, so please store a set of earbuds in the backpack.

Classroom Activities Research eMail Edmodo Moodle Blogging ebooks iBooks Note taking Educational apps Online learning Creating/editing documents Collaborating with peers QR code activities (scavenger hunts, assignments) Online polling/quizzes Watching assigned videos Communicating with the teacher SMART VE Other

Devices Need these capabilities Can be Internet Access Text input Possibly will need Camera Audio Recording Can be Windows OS (Apple) Android Other

Parents Supporting the MCPSS Acceptable Use Policy and School-wide Guidelines Understanding the security and filtering provided by MCPSS Supporting Copyright Laws and Internet Safety Troubleshooting and maintenance of their student's device Completing surveys provided by school Load any software or apps for student

Students Return signed parent/student usage agreement. Use personal devices for educational purposes only while at school. Follow Copyright Laws and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policies. Should be familiar with their device, including powering it on/off, setting it on silent, accessing the Internet and Wi-Fi settings. Maintain device by charging daily and downloading any appropriate applications. Students should only bring approved devices and assume the responsibility of the device. Any damage that occurs to the device will not be the responsibility of the school or school district. All necessary apps will be loaded by student or parent at home.

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