BYOD Plan for 912 Social Studies

1. BYOD/BYOT Implementation Plan for 9-12 Social Studies
Dalton Public Schools Instructional Technology Plan:
http://www.daltonpublicschools.com/about-dps/content-engagement/instructional-technology/
Platform
The best platform for the BYOD/BYOT Implementation Plan for 9-12 Social Studies in Dalton
Public Schools is the Windows platform. All teachers and most of the students have their own
Microsoft surface tablet for the 2016-2017 school year. The Microsoft Surface tablet supports
the Windows platform. Almost all of the devices in Dalton High School support the Windows
platform. This is important to insure consistency among devices throughout the building.
Students Without a Device
All students at Dalton High School should have a device since they are assigned a device at the
beginning of the school year. Although each student has a device, students will forget their
devices at home from time to time. Our media center has additional Microsoft Surface tablets
and laptops such as Chrome Books available to check out in order for all students to have a
device.

2. Individual and Group Work
While using our devices, we will work individually and in groups. Depending on the
assignment, it is appropriate to work in groups or as individuals. The groups that we work in are
developed on different student’s factors. These factors include behavior reports, literacy scores,
standardized test scores, and in-class grades. Students are not randomly assigned to groups and
they are not allowed to select their own groups. By grouping students by achievement factors, I
am able to provide the necessary support and differentiate the instruction for the groups as
needed.
Apps for 9-12 Social Studies (All Apps are for Microsoft Surface)
1. Khan Academy App
2. Edmodo App
3. Brain Pop App
4. History of the World App
5. The United States of America App
6. Atlas App
7. World Countries Fact Book App
8. U.S. Constitution App
9. Bill of Rights App
10. The Declaration of Independence App