This document summarizes a presentation on implementing Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs in classrooms. It discusses the benefits of BYOD like extending technology resources and connecting to students' personal devices, as well as challenges around equity, WiFi access, and teacher professional development. The presentation reviews different mobile devices students may bring, how BYOD impacts classroom pedagogy and management, and considerations for administrators, students, and parents. Examples of responsible BYOD agreements from various school districts are also provided. The presenter's contact information is included at the end.

1. Setting up BYOD in your
Classroom
Presented by: Sandra Paul
Chief Technical Officer
August 18, 2014

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Agenda
● Why BYOD/BYOT?
● Pros/Cons of BYOD/Mobile devices
● Technologies for BYOD
● Classroom Pedagogy
● Student comments
● Stakeholders
● Tools
● District policy/AUPs/Student Code of
Conduct/classroom permissions slips
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High School Scenario

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Personal mobile devices
● Why do you have a mobile
device?
● Why do you have more than
one?
● What are you planning to do
with your mobile device during
this session/day?

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BYOD Graphic

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Student Mobile Devices
According to Project Tomorrow:
● 65% of middleschoolers are
smartphone users
● 80% of HS students are using
smartphones
● 52% of MS students have a
tablet

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Pros for BYOD (#edchat)
● Extends tech resources already
used in school
● Reduces expenditures
● Provides 24/7 access
● Students control their own
learning

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Pro for BYOD (#edchat)
● More connected to their own
device
● Student stay on task
● Decrease in student theft and
disruptive behavior
● Provide learning resources that
match student’s pace

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Cons for BYOD (#edchat)
● Equity among students
● Issues with WiFi and network
filters
● Tech support is moved to the
user rather than IT

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Cons for BYOD (#edchat)
● Applications/Tools are not
common on all platforms
● Student forgets to bring device
to school
● PD for teachers on using BYOD
in the classroom.

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Smartphones in the classroom

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Tablet devices
Blackberry Playbook Apple iPad
Sony Tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab

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eReaders
Kindle
Kindle Fire
Nook Color Sony eReader

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Changes in Pedagogy
● Teachable moments
● No longer the “sage on the stage”
● Classroom management
● Student code of conduct
● Changes in Instruction
● Changes in Learning

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BYOD in the High School

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BYOD in the Middle School

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BYOD in the classroom
● Blogging
● Twitter
● Podcasting
● Polling
● Scheduling
● Video projects
● Project-based learning
● Social Media
● Collaboration
● GAFE

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AdministrationStudent Parent
District obligation regarding BYOD
• Device responsibility
• Security
• Who is responsible for the data?
Stakeholders

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Students comments on BYOD

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Examples of BYOD responsible agreements
◻ Sayreville BYOD agreement, NJ
◻ Bridgewater Raritan, NJ
◻ New Milford High School, NJ
◻ CoSN – examples on website
◻ ISTE – examples on website
◻ Hanover Public School
◻ Wolf Creek Public Schools
◻ Allen Independent School District

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Thank You for listening
Contact Information:
Email: spaul6414@gmail.com
Twitter: @spaul6414
Website: http://sspaul.blogspot.com
LinkedIn: Sandra Paul