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BYOT Midway Elementary School of Science and Engineering Slide 2 Why? Slide 3 Benefits of BYOT Broadens learning beyond the classroom Takes advantage of teachable moments Increases interest Access information and tools Prepares students for higher education and tomorrows workplace Slide 4 How will the devices be used? Access current references and information (Atlas, Alamanc, Dictionary, Thesaurus, Weather, Current events, Translator, etc.) Take and share notes; access notes from web pages Access teacher and content websites Organization calendar / files / assignments, etc. Student and teacher collaboration Document labs; take surveys Study aide Much more Slide 5 Device Safety / Security Issues Students are responsible to safeguard, supervise and secure their devices. Students are to RESPECT the property of others. Teachers will secure classrooms. Handle theft or damage as a discipline matter. Will not be required to have other students use their device. Slide 6 BYOT Use Students must be RESPONSIBLE same expectation for computer use. Only School Wi-Fi can be used to access internet (NO cell phone 3G/4G access allowed). This Wi-Fi has a district filter. Teacher may confiscate any device being used inappropriately. School discipline procedures will be enforced. Teachers will monitor use at all times. Slide 7 Device Rules Teachers have complete control over the use of devices in their classroom. Teachers will let students know in advance when devices can be used in a lesson. Students are NOT allowed to use their devices in common areas: before school, gym/cafeteria, at recess, etc. Slide 8 Equity Issue If a child cannot provide a device, they will not be left out. If a student doesnt have their own technology, they will be able to work in groups with one device.