Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools B – Be Responsible Y – Yours to Manage O – Observe Usage Guidelines T – Technology = Access

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools On the first day of school 2013 at our middle and high schools: the Internet will be open to all privately owned devices for instructional use in the classroom and with teacher permission.

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools Why BYOT

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools Increase Access Engage Students Foster Creativity Technology Integration Higher Level Thinking Problem Solving Collaboration Increase Student Achievement

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools Acceptable Devices include: Laptops and/ or iPads Netbooks and/or Tablets Cell Phones and/or Smart Phones iPod Touch eReaders, etc. Devices that are used as web servers are not allowed.

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools Examples of Classroom Uses : Research Note-taking Instant Access Web 2.0 Resources Collaboration Projects

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools Other Classroom Uses Include: To access current events and information Take and share notes Access content websites Organization: calendar/files/assignments, etc. Student and teacher collaboration Access textbooks online. Collaborate online Other ways in which your teacher may allow

Stafford County Public Schools Bring Your Own Technology Parent Information

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools Parent Information Student Access is a privilege not a right. Policy forms must be signed prior to participation.

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools In addition to the signed BYOT Policy Form, a signed AUP must be on file. Parent Information

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools Parent Information Students are responsible for their own technology. Students must follow SCPS policy guidelines.

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools Parent Information Devices are subject to search if there is suspicion of wrong doing. Only the SCPS network should be used while in school. No Hot Spots! No personal 3G use.

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools Parent Information Clean personal information from laptops before bringing to school. Student work may be posted on school-approved Web 2.0 sites.

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools Students will only be allowed to use their devices for: instructional purposes only during instructional time. Parent Information

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools Parent Information Usage Charges: SCPS will not be held responsible for device charges.

Stafford County Public Schools Bring Your Own Technology Safety and Security

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools Safety and Security All devices will be subject to Internet filtering. Students assume total responsibility for their devices.

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools Safety and Security The SCPS school division will not accept responsibility for: loss, damage, theft, or non-working personal property.

Bring Your Own Technology Stafford County Public Schools Questions? Please call Dr. Lisa Martin Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education and Support Services at (540)