1. Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT@ Leesburg Elementary)
Andrew opens the presentation

2. One to the World Why BYOT@Leesburg?
Significant Content and Important Competencies
Authentic Challenging Problems in the World
Public Product for the World
Connected with the World
Andrew

3. What is
5th Grade students will be able to bring their own approved devices to school to enhance their learning
Approved devices may include: laptops, tablets, smart phones, and internet connected media players
These devices are allowed for academic purposes only
Kirsten or Andrew

4. Why would I want my child to participate in BYOT@Leesburg?
Students already use these devices daily
They are familiar with these devices and how they work
Technology allows for collaboration between students
Leesburg wants to allow students to use their existing technology to enhance their learning experience
Susan Journell

5. Beginning BYOT@Leesburg
It is the parent's right to decide which, if any device, is appropriate for their child.
is an individual choice for each family to decide.
is not mandatory.
Susan Journell

6. Beginning BYOT@Leesburg
Parents have the ultimate responsibility to place limits on technology and to teach responsible behaviors to their students.
Parents are responsible for teaching students how to use their device (settings, Wi-Fi, internet, etc).
5th grade students have completed Digital Citizenship training to help teach them appropriate expectations and acceptable online behaviors.
Susan Journell

7. How will my child be using technology for BYOT@Leesburg?
Giving responses to questions that are displayed on the board
Researching topics to enhance their understanding
Using educational tools like Dreambox, Power School, and Vision
Educational games in the form of free apps and websites
Reading groups/Independent Reading
Multimedia Presentations (iMovie, MovieMaker, etc)
Online Dictionaries and Thesaurus
5th Grade Teacher

8. Expectations for BYOT@Leesburg
Students are responsible for their own devices.
If a student has a smartphone it must be completely silent- no ringer, text tone, or vibration.
Teacher directed academic use only- no calling home, texting, or games.
No recording video, taking pictures, or recording audio unless directed by a teacher.
Must abide by LCPS’s Acceptable Use Policy
5th Grade Teacher

9. Expectations for BYOT@Leesburg
All devices must go through the LCPS wireless network- this allows the internet access to be filtered at the district level (this will not affect your data plan)
Students may use their device only when a teacher has given them permission to use the device. Not for use at lunch or at recess.
Devices must remain visible at all times and in the classroom.
Students must use their own devices- no sharing.
5th Grade Teacher

10. List of Apps and Websites
QR code reader (QR After)
SOL Pass
Power School
Kahoot
LCPS Go
Susan Journell

11. When does BYOT start?
Next week-November 21st Student contract with parent consent must be submitted prior to bringing in devices. Forms will sent home with the students today.