This document outlines a BYOD/BYOT implementation plan for a second grade reading classroom. It discusses using Google platforms like Chrome and Drive, accommodating students without devices by providing classroom technology, having students work in partners when using devices for research projects, and recommends six reading apps for students including free options like Starfall and Reading Eggs as well as paid options like Fry Words Pro and One Minute Reader.

1. BYOD/BYOT Implementation Plan for
Second Grade Reading
By: Samantha Murphey
Link to Columbus County School Districts BYOD
Policy:
http://www2.columbus.k12.nc.us/main/wp-
content/uploads/2015/06/byod.pdf

2. Google Platform
Technology has progressed so much during the 21st
century. Many students begin using technology at a
young age and it offers a wide range of information.
Technology allows students to learn and research new
content in the classroom each day. At the elementary
school I am currently working in, we use Google
(Google Chrome/Google Drive) as our platform. I have
also chosen to implement this as my platform in my
classroom.

3. Accommodations
Although many students have access to their own
technology at a young age, there are some who do
not. For students who do not have access to their
own devices, I would ensure to provide them with the
same opportunity and usage of technology as the
other students in the classroom. I would have extra
chromebooks, IPad’s, and older versions of an Apple
Iphone for students to use. I currently have three
old IPhones in my classroom and I allow students to
use them for learning purposes.

4. Grouping
When using devices in the classroom, students will
be working in partners. For instance, when assigning
students to a research project on Jackie Robinson,
students have many different kid friendly websites
to choose from to research information. By allowing
students to work in partners, it will allow them to
divide the work. Different websites might offer
different information of Jackie Robinson, so this
will allow students to work together to research
information using different websites. Students who
do not have their own device to use will be allowed
to use a classroom device when researching.

5. 6 Apps
Fry Words Pro
This is a fun, interactive app for students to
practice learning their sight words to become
stronger readers. This app cost $1.99.
Starfall Learn to Read
Starfall is a downloadable app that allows students
to practice reading. This is a free app.

6. One Minute Reader
This is an app for students to practice reading
within a time frame of one minute. This app costs
$19.99 as a bundle and is wonderful for children in
grades 1-5.
Homer Reading
This app allows students to read about topics they
enjoy most. It is wonderful for ages 2-8 and you can
try it for free.

7. Reading Eggs
Reading Eggs is an app that offers many different
educational games for students that help them
improve and practice their reading ability. It is a
free app.
Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow is an app that offers many different
books with different topics for students to read. It
costs $9.99 a month, $29.99 for a month, or $49.99
for a year.