BYOTBring Your Own Technology

INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS

BEMS embraces the importance of technology in the educational lives of students. Access to technology enables instant access to • a wealth of information• references • collaborative resources These resources can support the learning activities which are part of daily classroom instruction.

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ONE TO THE WORLD

Teachers are participating in continuing professional development on incorporating technology into their lessons. Students use of their devices in the classroom is at teacher discretion.

BYOT IN THE CLASSROOM

TYPE OF DEVICE

Students may use any privately owned portable electronic "Internet-ready" device, including, but not limited to• laptops• netbooks• tablets• cell phones• e-readers

ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS

• Headset/earbuds• Keyboard• Protective case, cover, or bag

with student name on it• Anti-virus software• Password protected

STUDENTS WITHOUT DEVICES

If a student does not have a device, the teacher will ensure that every student has the opportunity to participate in any instructional activity. Students will be able to use division-owned devices in the classroom in lieu of personal devices, as needed.

DEVICE

• Students will have filtered access to the open wireless

• No technical support will be provided for student devices. It is understood that students will know how to use their own devices.

• Students are responsible for the security of their devices

• LCPS is not responsible for the loss, damage or theft of any personal electronic devices.

CHARGING

• Student devices should be brought to school fully charged

• Devices should be put in sleep mode or turned off when not in use

SPECIAL DEVICE FEATURES

• No unauthorized image, audio, or video recording will be permitted

• Specific permission will be granted by teachers for recording as needed to accomplish specific instructional activities

• Use of devices in locker rooms, health rooms, clinic, or bathrooms is strictly prohibited

• Students will not be able to print from their devices

SECURITY

• LCPS takes precautions to restrict access to undesirable or inappropriate materials using firewalls and filtering applications on LCPS wireless networks

• Teachers and staff monitor user activity• Appropriate consequences for violations

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM

Common Sense Media• 6th grade and 7th grade are complete• 8th grade will be completed during resource during the month of April

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th GradeDigital Life 101 My Media Trillion Dollar FootprintStrategic Searching A Creator’s

ResponsibilityIdentifying High-Quality Sites

Scams and Schemes Safe Online Talk The Reality of Digital Drama

Cyberbullying: Be Upstanding

Which Me Should I Be? Cyberbullying: Crossing the Line

A Creator’s Rights Gender Stereotypes Online

Rework, Reuse, Remix

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Students and parents must sign a new Acceptable Use Policy• Return by Monday, March 24th• BYOT begins on April 7

TAKE AWAYS

• Teacher discretion• Instructional purposes• Acceptable Use Policy• Wireless access will be available on Tuesday, April 7th

• Thank you for attending our BYOT Parent Information Presentation

Q & A