B – Be Responsible Y – Yours to Manage O – Observe Usage Guidelines T – Technology = Access Bring Your Own Technology

April 7, 2015 Rosa Lee Carter Elementary will allow students in the pilot classrooms to bring privately owned devices for teacher-directed instructional use. Bring Your Own Technology

Why BYOT Bring Your Own Technology

Increase: Access Engagement Technology Integration Individual Achievement Facilitate: Creativity Collaboration Problem Solving Higher Level Thinking

Research Note-taking Writing Digital citizenship Online textbooks Web resources Presentations Multimedia projects Collaboration Student reflection Examples of Classroom Use Bring Your Own Technology

Parent Information

Bring Your Own Technology What You Should Know Devices used exclusively for instructional purposes Internet use will be supervised Cellular data use is not allowed No 3G/4G No texting or messaging LCPS is not responsible for data charges

Bring Your Own Technology What You Should Know Students are responsible for their own device Students must follow LCPS Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) guidelines Students can only access the internet through the school Wi-Fi network

Select an appropriate device Discuss the responsibility with your child Complete device registration form Sign AUP agreement Bring Your Own Technology How to Begin

Bring Your Own Technology Device Requirements Portable Internet ready with A, G, or N wireless Identification Also recommended: ‒Antivirus ‒Case ‒Charger ‒Headphones

Acceptable Devices All grades: Laptops Netbooks Tablets eReaders 5 th Grade: Smart Phones iTouch Bring Your Own Technology No Game Systems

Bring Your Own Technology Safety and Security All devices will be subject to Internet filtering Students assume total responsibility for their devices

Bring Your Own Technology Safety and Security LCPS and RLC are not responsible for: Loss Damage Theft Failure or inoperability

Bring Your Own Technology Safety and Security No portable device should ever be left unattended When not in use, the device should be with the student or in a secured location Unattended devices will be turned in to school administration

Bring Your Own Technology How can you help? Your generous donation will help put today’s technology in tomorrow’s hands. Visit the RLC website to learn how you can donate devices or make a financial contribution. RLC is committed to making sure that all students have equal access to technology.

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