This is a "Bring Your Own Device" implementation plan for third-grade reading. It includes the Candler County BYOT policy, the school platform, school technology available for students, and apps that are suitable for third-grade reading.

1. BYOD/BYOT
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR
3RD GRADE READING
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3. Candler County BYOT Policy
For purposes of BYOT, “technology” means a privately owned wireless
and/or portable electronic hand held equipment that includes, but is not
limited to, existing and emerging mobile communication systems and
smart technologies, laptops, netbooks, portable Internet devices, hand
held entertainment systems or portable information technology systems
that can be used for word processing, wireless Internet access, image
capture/recording, sound recording and information
transmitting/receiving/storing, etc.

4. Candler County BYOT Policy
Internet
Only the Internet gateway provided by the school may be accessed while on campus. Personal
Internet connective devices, such as, but not limited to, cell phones /cell network adapters are not
permitted to be used to access outside Internet sources at any time while a student is using
technology at school.
Security and Damages
Responsibility to keep the device secure rests with the individual owner. CCSD is not liable for any
device stolen or damages to it on campus. If a device is stolen or damaged, it will be handled
through the administrative office similar to other personal artifacts that are impacted in similar
situations. It is recommended that skins(decals) and other custom touches are used to physically
identify your device from others. Additionally, protective cases for technology are encouraged.
If you bring it, you are responsible.

5. Candler County BYOT Policy
Student Agreement
The use of technology to provide educational material is not a necessity but a privilege. A student does not have the
right to use his or her laptop, cell phone or other electronic device while at school during unapproved times. When
abused, privileges will be taken away. When respected, they will benefit the learning environment as a whole.
Students and parents/guardians participating in BYOT must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct, as well as all
Board policies, particularly Internet Acceptable Use (Policy IFBG) and Internet Safety (Policy IFBGE). Furthermore, the
student must agree to the following conditions:
● The student takes full responsibility for his or her technology device. The school is not responsible for the security
of student-owned technology.
● The technology must be in silent mode or used with earphones/earbuds while on school campuses and while
riding school buses.
● The technology may not be used to cheat on assignments or tests or for non-instructional purposes unless
approved by the classroom teacher during their class only.
● The student accesses only files on the computer or Internet sites which are relevant to the classroom curriculum.
● The student complies with a teacher’s request to shut down the technology or close the screen.

6. Candler County BYOT Policy
Student Agreement continued
● The student acknowledges that the school’s network filters will be applied to one’s connection to the Internet and
will not attempt to bypass them.
● The student understands that bringing on the school premises or infecting the network with a Virus, Trojan, or
program designed to damage, alter, destroy, or provide access to unauthorized data or information is in violation of
the AUP and will result in disciplinary actions.
● The student realizes that processing or accessing information on school property related to ”hacking”, altering, or
bypassing network security policies is in violation of the AUP and will result in disciplinary actions.
● The school district has the right to collect and examine any device that is suspected of causing problems or was the
source of an attack or virus infection.
● The student realizes that printing from personal technology devices will not be possible at school.
● The student understands that at no time may they record audio or video unless they are instructed to do so nor are
they allowed to upload any unauthorized audio/video to the internet.
● The student understands that any personal technology brought to school is prohibited from having inappropriate
material on the technology. This inappropriate material may include, but is not limited to, pictures/games/videos, etc.
including sexual content, nudity, illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia, or inappropriate language.

7. Candler County BYOT Policy
Consequences
Failure to comply with this policy will be viewed as insubordination and will result in appropriate
disciplinary action.
● 1st offense: Device confiscated - Parent/Guardian retrieves that afternoon
● 2nd offense and ensuing infractions: Device confiscated for 1 week and must be retrieved by
Parent/Guardian
The School Administrator will have full discretion on the disciplinary actions for all offenses.
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8. Platform
◦ Our school has a network configuration that is suitable for multiple
platforms.
◦ All of our desktop computers are Windows.
◦ Each teacher has a personal Apple iPad, and our school has an iPad cart
that students can use to check out iPads for the day.
◦ Each grade level has a Chromebook Cart that we can sign up for when
needed.
◦ So our network is compatible with Windows, Apple, and Google
devices.

9. Students without Devices
◦ There are many resources in my school that support students
who are unable to bring their own devices.
◦ Each classroom has six desktop computers for the students to
use.
◦ We have Chromebook and iPad carts for students to use.
◦ The students could also share technology with other
students.

10. Grouping Students
◦ I will group students together based on the activity we are doing.
◦ The students will most likely be using their devices individually, with a
partner, or at most with three other students.
◦ The majority of the time, I will allow the students to use their devices
individually.
◦ However, the devices will most likely be a part of center rotations within
the classroom.
◦ This will allow me to monitor only a small group of devices at a time.

11. Apps for 3rd Grade Reading
◦ Complete Fairytale Play Theatre – allows students to narrate their
own versions of classic tales
◦ Learn with Homer – phonics program
◦ Meegenius – ebook library
◦ Pixie – allows students to create their own digital stories
◦ Bookworm – helps students create words with certain letters
◦ Caster: Mobile Studio – students can create podcasts to share their
knowledge
◦ Idioms – gives examples of English idioms and explains what they
mean
◦ Shake-a-Phrase – builds vocabulary, teaches parts of speech, and
has creative story starters

12. References
American Association of Schools Librarians. (2018). Best Apps for Teaching & Learning 2018.
Retrieved from https://standards.aasl.org/project/ba18/
Instructional Technology Integration Partnership of Ohio. (n.d.). Curriculum app reviews–
Language arts (K-6).Retreived from
https://sites.google.com/a/itipohio.org/itip/resources/curriculum-app-
reviews/language-arts-k-6
iPad Educators (n.d.) Apps for Reading. Retrieved from
http://www.ipadeducators.com/reading
Metter Elementary School. (2017). Student Handbook [PDF document]. Retrieved from
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2aC3tRjdITVUC1PalA1MkVBcnNwU1htOTN6Yy
04SGpLa1ln/view