1. Bring Your Own Device Initiative Dr. Laura Spencer Coordinator of Instructional Technology

2. K–12 students are now some of the most enthusiastic and savvy users of state-of-the-art mobile computing devices

3. What is BYOD?  Rather than telling students to leave their devices at home, BYOD allows students to use the technology with which they feel most comfortable — namely, their own notebooks, tablets and smartphones — in class.  Variant of a 1:1 program

4. Research Supports It  85% of parents (and 90% of K-2 parents) agree that mobiles and apps can make learning fun.  77% agree that they promote curiosity.  74% agree that they help their child know local and global current events.  63% agree that they teach problem- solving.

5. Why BYOD in Santee SD?  Personalization of learning  Promotes self-directed learners  Develops 21 st Century learning skills  Supports the required integration of technology in to Common Core  Builds the technology skills needed for SBAC

6. It’s Already Started  Parent request  Mainly used for enrichment activities  School permission form Concern: Access and Equity Teacher training on equitable use District Innovation Grants Technology budget line-item (district and site) Grants, as available Connect2Compete Lease-To-Buy options for parents

7. It’s Already Started  Parent request  Mainly used for enrichment activities  School permission form Concern: Access and Equity  Teacher training on equitable use  District Innovation Grants  Technology budget line-item (district and site)  Grants, as available  Connect2Compete  Lease-To-Buy options for parents

8. BYOD Next Steps  Update Board Policy, AR, and “Acceptable Use” policy  Parent Education  Teacher Training  IT Facilitation

9. Policy Updates  Add personal electronic devices (PED) section  Student vs School responsibility  Secured district network access  Acceptable Use Policy  Section added about proper use of PED  BP, AR, Exhibit  1 st reading June 18  2 nd reading July 2

10. Parent Education  Common Core Campaign  Teacher-Directed Curriculum nights  Program Informational nights  FAQ website with resources  Connect2Compete  “Petting Zoo” - Assistance with device selection

11. Teacher Training  Purpose: use digital devices to enhance learning of CCSS and performance on SBAC  Teacher as Facilitator  Personalized learning  21 st Century Skills Through:  Pilot classrooms  Curriculum development teams  Round-Table discussions  Workshops

12. IT Facilitation  Current Infrastructure  School Site Switches  Wireless Access Points  Network Access Control system  Increase Content Filter capacity  Safe browsing  Infrastructure Upgrade for BYOD, CCSS, SBAC  Connection  Core Switch

13. Conclusion The power of integrating technology into the classroom is the power to reorient the learning towards a more student-centered approach.