Bring Your Own Device InitiativeDr. Laura SpencerCoordinator of Instructional Technology

K–12 students are now some of the most enthusiastic and savvy users of state-of-the-art mobile computing devices

What is BYOD? Rather than telling students to leave

their devices at home, BYOD allows students to use the technology with which they feel most comfortable — namely, their own notebooks, tablets and smartphones — in class.

Variant of a 1:1 program

Research Supports It 85% of parents (and 90% of K-2 parents)

agree that mobiles and apps can make learning fun.

77% agree that they promote curiosity. 74% agree that they help their child

know local and global current events. 63% agree that they teach problem-

solving.

Why BYOD in Santee SD? Personalization of learning Promotes self-directed learners Develops 21st Century learning skills Supports the required integration of

technology in to Common Core Builds the technology skills needed for

SBAC

It’s Already Started Parent request Mainly used for enrichment activities School permission form

Concern: Access and EquityTeacher training on equitable useDistrict Innovation GrantsTechnology budget line-item (district and site)Grants, as availableConnect2CompeteLease-To-Buy options for parents

It’s Already Started Parent request Mainly used for enrichment activities School permission form

Concern: Access and Equity Teacher training on equitable use District Innovation Grants Technology budget line-item (district and site) Grants, as available Connect2Compete Lease-To-Buy options for parents

BYOD Next Steps Update Board Policy, AR, and

“Acceptable Use” policy Parent Education Teacher Training IT Facilitation

Policy Updates Add personal electronic devices (PED)

section Student vs School responsibility Secured district network access

Acceptable Use Policy Section added about proper use of PED

BP, AR, Exhibit 1st reading June 18 2nd reading July 2

Parent Education Common Core Campaign Teacher-Directed Curriculum nights Program Informational nights FAQ website with resources Connect2Compete “Petting Zoo” - Assistance with device

selection

Teacher Training Purpose: use digital devices to enhance learning

of CCSS and performance on SBAC Teacher as Facilitator Personalized learning 21st Century SkillsThrough: Pilot classrooms Curriculum development teams Round-Table discussions Workshops

IT Facilitation Current Infrastructure

School Site Switches Wireless Access Points

Network Access Control system Increase Content Filter capacity

Safe browsing Infrastructure Upgrade for BYOD, CCSS, SBAC

Connection Core Switch

ConclusionThe power of integrating technology into the classroom is the power to reorient the learning towards a more student-centered approach.