Bring Your Own TechnologyBy: Nancy Bowman and Anthony Mooney

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdvo5FlRqmM

Bill Gates

Who Owns One of these Devices?

iPad Tablet iPhone, smartphone Laptop E-Reader

Take Out Your Device…Let’s Take a Quiz, Shall We?

Go to your internet browser and type in the following... testmoz.com/249635

Answer the questions using your device

Technology is Here to Stay!

We need to harness its power & use it to our advantage!

It is the ultimate carrot for students – they love it!

Make it a common piece of our daily instruction!

What is B.Y.O.T.?

B.Y.O.T. – Bring Your Own Technology B.Y.O.D. – Bring Your Own Device

The policy of permitting students to bring their own electronic devices into the school setting, and use of those devices to access instructional materials, at teacher discretion.

How Does B.Y.O.T. Work at Blackhawk?

Technology supplements instruction B.Y.O.T. supplements district owned technology Specific locations: Tech-Zones vs. Tech-Free Zones Teacher discretion – the driving force of B.Y.O.T. Students & parents sign off agreeing to all terms,

procedures, rules, & regulations Students submit their device’s info (serial #, etc.)

Why was B.Y.O.T. a Good Option for Blackhawk?

Technology is the language that students speak Students use devices that they are familiar with Expose students to technology more often Not about finding info – but rather, using that info Cost saving initiative: technology is EXPENSIVE

How was B.Y.O.T. Rolled Out at Blackhawk?

Back in 2012-2013… Step 1: Round table discussions (What is B.Y.O.T.?) Step 2: Round table discussion (Pros & Cons) Step 3: Group leaders report back to Admin. Step 4: Policy, procedures, consequences were

written by admin. & small group of teachers

Step 5: All teachers had opportunity to review and suggest revisions/additions to B.Y.O.T. plan

How was B.Y.O.T. Rolled Out at Blackhawk? Step 6: B.Y.O.T. plan presented to School Board for

approval

Then in 2013…

Step 7: B.Y.O.T. plan unveiled to parents at building- wide meetings and via newsletter

Step 8: Continual B.Y.O.T. round table discussions & planning sessions provided to teachers

Step 9: Creation of B.Y.O.T. App page on school website

Step 10: B.Y.O.T. Scavenger Hunt

Fears of Teachers & Principals

Gaming Photo-taking Cyber-bating Texting Cheating

In Our Humble Opinion, the Benefits Outweigh the Risks

B.Y.O.T. in Action

See Highland’s BYOT Scavenger Hunt!

F.A.Q. about B.Y.O.T.

What is B.Y.O.T.? What Blackhawk school buildings are considered to

be B.Y.O.T. schools? Are parents/guardians required to buy technology

for their child/children? What types of technological devices are students

permitted to bring to school for use in specified locations and classrooms?

Can my child use their technological device in any location and at any time they wish?

F.A.Q. about B.Y.O.T.

If my child’s technological device is broken, damages, or stolen, is the school district responsible?

Are there any student policies for using technology resources at Blackhawk?

Can a student use their own 3G or 4G service on their personal device at school?

To what extent is the Blackhawk School District wireless network filtered?

What will my child use technology for while in school?

Include your email address on the sign-in sheet We will gladly email you ALL of our B.Y.O.T. info If you’d like to visit HMS to see B.Y.O.T. in action,

reach out to me: mooneya@bsd.k12.pa.us

QUESTIONS?