1. An Introduction to BYOD Bring Your Own Device
Port Salerno Elementary School

2. What is BYOD?
BYOD is a policy that allows students to bring their own computing devices such as laptops, e-readers, tablets to school for use on the school’s network.

3. What is the D in BYOD?
For the purposes of BYOD, “Device” means a privately owned wireless and /or portable electronic piece of equipment. It includes laptops, netbooks, tablets/slates and e-readers.

4. Why BYOD?
*Produces a student-centered environment that improves learning.
*It is important for students to be able to engage in learning through the use of a variety of technology tools to prepare them for life in a high-tech global economy.
*BYOD makes it possible for teachers to integrate the use of digital instructional materials into learning more frequently.

5. *Mobile carts or scheduled computer lab time are restricted to booked time slots. This limits education opportunities.
*Budget constraints prevent the school from providing each student with their own device.
*With BYOD students can select the device to use for learning based on personal preference.

6. Did you know? BYOD… Fosters collaboration
Develops higher order thinking skills
Supports self-directed learning
Develops digital citizenship
Encourages responsibility
Improves student engagement
Increases expertise in using technology
Amplifies creativity

7. BYOD Enhances the Learning Environment
Develops inquiry based learning opportunities
Increases access to information
Provides timely feedback
Adjusts instruction using flexible grouping
Facilitates a student-centered environment
Differentiates instruction in a more manageable fashion
Adds relevance to learning
Invites parent involvement
Generates an authentic audience

8. How can teachers maximize the learning opportunities BYOD presents?
Use web apps to create consistency
Form collaborative groups to take advantage of the range of devices
Incorporate mobile technology into school events
Digitize note taking
Enhance existing activities with technology
Design innovative new technology-bases activities/network with other teachers to share
Acknowledge digital citizens
Create a team of in house experts
Maintain an equitable learning environment

9. Classroom Management of BYOD
BYOD Zone Signs to let students know if they are permitted to use their device in that space.
BYOD Permitted Signals to let students know when you may want devices turned off
Desktop Ready Students enter room and place devices face down on desk to let teacher know who has devices/which devices are available
Spot Check Enforce the policies. Train students to turn devices so that screens face you whenever you say spot check
Walk Around Monitor student activities to make sure they are on task and not engaging in inappropriate behavior
Observe Body Language Know the difference between what students look like when they are engaged in social versus educational use

10. Get involved Don’t just assign activities – so them alongside your students
Use the devices often Parents have spent the money and students have taken the time to bring them
Team up If not everyone has a device design lessons that have a collaborative component
Explicitly teach technology skills Challenge students to try new things rather than always using apps they are used to
Generalize Assessment Tools Design assessments focused on criteria and then include general aspects such as quality, organization, style, originality, timeliness, work habits, or sources.

11. Important Tips
Keep a device class list to help you organize, groups, design activities and create an equitable environment
Back up plan Always have a backup plan in case of power outages, WIFI connectivity issues or server failures
Timely Troubleshooting Issues WILL happen so teach students to just look on with a partner until an opportune time arises to fix the issue
Power Up Establish rules and routines for charging devices
Equal Access Establish procedures for students that do not have a device (Ex: who uses classroom computers)

12. Suggestions for Classroom BYOD Rules
Be a good digital citizen
Work with your device in approved locations
Use for assigned tasks only
Take photos/videos for assignments only
Use of the device is restricted to the owner
Bring device fully charged to school
Charge devices safely at approved locations
Use the school’s WIFI network only
Remove ear buds and turn down volume/screen when asked
Turn off device or put to sleep when not in use

13. Questions/Concerns