BYOT :(Bring Your

Own Technology)

Starting From The Beginning

K-12 Media Specialist Coordinatorspiers@cinnaminson.com

Sherry R. Spier

@theexSPIERience

K-12 enrollment is 2349 District Factor Group: GH

Mission Statement: The mission of the Cinnaminson School District is to educate our students and to assist their development into self-motivated, multi-faceted, happy and physically fit individuals who are productive, responsible citizens. It is expected that all students will achieve the Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels.With national and state program standards as a basis, Cinnaminson students will gain an appreciation of knowledge, a desire to learn, and a respect for themselves and others. In partnership with the family and the community, we will foster achievement and we will model excellence and responsible behavior.

Cinnaminson School District

School day: 6 hours: 36 minutes Student Enrollment: 750 (9-12) 2010-11: BS/BA 50.0% MS/MA 50.0% Student/Computer Ratio: 4.6:1 Classroom/Instructional:21 Library/Media Centers:24 Computer Labs: 115 All Locations: 160

Cinnaminson High School

BYOT

Approached by School Board Developed Technology Committee

◦ Ed Palmer, Supervisor of Science◦ Frank Monteleone, Network Administrator◦ Jason Meile, History teacher◦ Kathleen Hennelly, K-12 Supervisor of Art, Music,

Business, and Technology E-readers Research Developed goals for program

Initial Stage

Students MORE likely to have remembered devices than pencils etc

Can use the device THEY have chosen to complete set tasks.

Technology is ubiquitous outside the school gates. Why not inside too?

When students use their own devices, they take care of their own 'training.'

Offers potential cost savings since fewer school devices are needed.

Allows student & teacher to swap roles. Extends the tech resources already provided by

school. Encourages purposeful choice of appropriate

tools/apps. Couldbe pivotal in supporting independent learning. On average BYOD can help keep pace with ever-

updating tech

Benefits of BYOT

http://www.proconlists.com/list/education/byod-in-schools/863

Students leave chargers at home. Devices run out of power. Exacerbates issues of inequity of access. Students forget to bring devices BYOD will encourage students to be 'off task’ Applications/tools are not common to all platforms BYOD runs up against many schools' 'ban em' policies Expensive personal devices increase possibility of theft Planning for a lesson with devices whose capability you

don't know needs more care & thought Teachers will need instructional PD in getting the most from

BYOD Accessing school network can present problems with

WiFi/Proxy settings etc.

Cons

http://todaysmeet.com/BYOT2

Keep these individuals in mind throughout the presentation as to how each is affected by this process

Who are your stakeholders?

Fall 2011Google docs ◦22 student questions◦19 staff questions

Scheduling time

Staff and Student Surveys

Student Survey

683 responses (grades 9-12) 94% average to above average technology use 59% access to a smartphone 57% have a data plan 66% own a laptop, iPad, or tablet 94% own an iPod Shuffle, Nano, Touch, or other

iPod or MP3 player 43% use a computer daily to complete

schoolwork 93% use the internet daily

Student Survey Results

Teacher Survey

67 responses 85% own a tablet, iPad or laptop 34% classify themselves as able to teach others

how to use technology 42% confident on their own 34% use technology daily 34% use technology weekly 64% agree/strongly agree that they can locate the

learning opportunities they need to advance technology literacy as new technologies arrive.

64% agree/strongly agree can design student learning activities that will integrate new technologies into my classroom daily activities.

Teacher Survey

Timeline Review other district policies Modify to best match your own district’s

needs Stakeholders and Board approval

Acceptable Use Policy and FAQs

Acceptable Use Policy

FAQ-Students

FAQ-Parents

Application Initial meeting

◦ Brainstorming◦ Set goals◦ Lesson plans◦ Tools

Spring 2012

Stakeholders

What role should your stakeholders play?

www.todaysmeet.com/BYOT2

Students:•Devices-uses•Teacher role•Goals

Teachers:

Piloted 9 classes◦ Basic to AP◦ Music, History, English, Science, Reading

Google Doc for issues/concerns

Fall 2012

Pre and Post Perception Survey

Perception Survey Results

BYOT in progress Meetings with BYOT members Google docs –Issues Idea sharing Expansion

BYOT activities