BYOD presentation to parents

1. BYOD at
Sturgeon Composite
What does this mean for you?

2. What is it?
● BYOD - Bring Your Own Device
● An opportunity to engage with technology in the
classroom using personal devices
● A chance to determine the future of SCHS

3. Who is involved?
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Ms. Bakker (English and Spanish)
Mrs. Blonski (Science)
Mr. Chute (Sports Medicine)
Mrs. Hruschak (Medical Studies)
Mr. Lang (Math)
Mr. Razzolini (Social Studies)
Mr. Spenrath (Math)
Mr. Stanski (Social Studies)
Mrs. Welke (English)
All Grade 10 classes

4. What is required?
A device that can:
● research
● collaborate
● complete online assessments
● create video, audio, & pictures
● communicate with others
● share and post
● collect resources
● write and edit

5. What will it look like?
● Students will bring computers to class
● Some components will not change
○ Tests/writing essays/presentations
○ Will be done in different ways
● Students will increase interaction and
understanding with the course content.
○ Non-traditional learning
● Development of effective skills online
○ Digital Citizenship
○ Digital Responsibility

6. Further Involvement of Students
● Development of a “Geek Squad”
○ Be a part of a team that supports others
(Teachers and Students) in and out of the
classroom with varying levels of tech and
instructional support
● Provide us with ideas of how this initiative can
be improved
Stay Tuned!

7. Concerns

8. Concerns
● Charging of Devices
● Theft/Loss/Breakages
● Software issues/upgrades
● Finances

9. Charging
● Multiple powerbars & extension cords in each
classroom
● “Lock’n’Charge” Stations

10. Theft, Loss, & Breakages
● Technology is becoming part of everyday use.
○ Most people carry smartphones already
● Insurance companies recognize the increase in
usage
○ Insurance riders are available from most
agencies
● Student Policy Handbook
○ Personal Property (page 10)
○ Vandalism (page 12)

11. Software Issues/Upgrades
● Google Apps for Education
● Microsoft Office Suite
● Web Based tools

12. Financial Concerns
● Daily signout of devices
○ Older retrofitted laptops
○ Chromebooks
● Potential of corporate sponsorship
○ Will be evaluated case-by-case

13. What now?
● SturgeonComp.ca
○ BYOD Area
● Surveys will be completed periodically
● Working with 2Learn.ca
○ Development of programs
● More information will be provided as Semester 2
begins

14. Questions?
Aaron Chute
aaron.chute@sturgeon.ab.ca
780.973.3301
Thank you for coming!