A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

Below are some lessons we learned after hitting the reset button on our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative in order to get it right that I captured in a 2015 post. William Horton says it best, "Unless you get instructional design right, technology can only increase the speed and certainty of failure."

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Digital Divide Learning BYOD Case Study 473

techieMusings

APRIL 23, 2018

Since we are a BYOD school, students have a variety of laptop types. Before piloting WeVideo, most students were working in iMovie, which meant that group work was limited to one machine. WeVideo allows students to create collaborative projects, which was an essential requirement in our search.

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BYOD EdTech Libraries Laptops 62

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 19, 2012

Now that the digital revolution is in full swing, I am trying to devise means for moving to a paperless and digital classroom while facing the following challenges: Availability of technology: there is a reason why I''m focused on BYOD with this blog; I do not teach in a 1:1 district. Practical & free BYOD resources are a must.

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Edmodo BYOD Assessment Google 95

mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

APRIL 29, 2012

This Wednesday, I''ll be participating in (viewing) the first Google Air EdTech Conference via Google Hangouts. It''s called EducationonAir I invite you to join me when you have a free moment, either in the Hawaiian Studies Room, or wherever you and your laptop want to be.

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Conference EdTech Google BYOD 58

techieMusings

AUGUST 9, 2019

My school is a BYOD school and students all have their laptops in class on a daily basis. It’s important to understand that this activity is not about having students simply hide behind their laptops, typing their thoughts. I have a class set of small tablets like these Intuos ones.

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Tablets Laptops BYOD EdTech 50

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

FEBRUARY 8, 2014

I''ve scored short answer responses while on my smartphone, iPad, Chromebook, home laptop, and school computer. flipclass #njed assessment BYOD Chrome edmodo edtech feedback' At this time, students can take quizzes on either computers, Chromebooks, or iPads, but they cannot take a quiz on a smartphone or other personal device.

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Edmodo BYOD Smartphone Assessment 155

Fractus Learning

JULY 23, 2015

Device tune-up : update/refresh/re-image your tablets, laptops, and desktops. Do your laptops/desktops need more memory? Did you buy new laptops or tablets? Hopefully, this was already done last school year. Update your Acceptable Use Policy. Has anything materially changed in your school’s approach? Switching to mobile devices?

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Individual schools can decide whether they want to incorporate students’ personal technology into classroom learning and can implement a "bring your own device" (BYOD) program. Are you thinking about going BYOD? Parents need to understand the purpose of BYOD and how they can support their kids in using personal devices for learning.

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BYOD Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Edmodo 47

The Innovative Educator

APRIL 25, 2015

Entry Pageviews Screentime - Focus On Quality, Not Quantity Apr 12, 2015, 5211 7 Must-Haves for Teaching + Learning with #BYOD #B. Mar 29, 2015, 1862 7 Innovative #EdTech Practices You Can Implement a.

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BYOD Social Media Laptops EdTech 40

The Innovative Educator

APRIL 18, 2015

Entry Pageviews 7 Innovative #EdTech Practices You Can Implement a. Mar 15, 2015, 7399 7 Must-Haves for Teaching + Learning with #BYOD Mar 22, 2015, 6216 7 Ways Social Media Has a Role in Education Mar 18, 2015, 3842 10 Reasons Cell Phones Should Be Allowed In School. Aug 24, 2010, 2589 Finally! Schoening’s Firs.

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BYOD Social Media Laptops Facebook 40

The Innovative Educator

APRIL 11, 2015

Entry Pageviews 7 Innovative #EdTech Practices You Can Implement a. Mar 15, 2015, 7399 7 Must-Haves for Teaching + Learning with #BYOD #B. Feb 16, 2013, 2073 Finally - Laptops More Affordable Than Back to Sch. If you’re inspired use one of those icons b elow the post to share it with others and/or leave a comment.

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BYOD Social Media Laptops Facebook 40

The Innovative Educator

APRIL 3, 2016

7) Technology costs Vallance complains that “In the schools where they have laptops, they get stolen, they get dropped in the playground, they get broken, you have to hire extra staff to fix them, you’ve got to replace them every few years. You can read about BYOD here.

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EdTech BYOD Laptops Guidelines 40

TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 20, 2015

Is your school s till in the dark ages of # edtech ? Does your school teach students with edtech only through an ICT subject, or d oes your school have a dedicated edtech agenda, with a strong focus on integration into the curriculum in general? Schools generally have ICT labs, and possibly a mobile trolley of laptops.

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Technology BYOD Blendspace EdTech 40

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

MAY 30, 2013

While students can create projects, take quizzes, write responses digitally via BYOD and 1:1 using Google forms and docs, I''ve been missing a digital method for close reading of texts in my bag of instructional tricks. edmodocon On @Gobstopper students can read on a tablet, smartphone or laptop. A highlight of my experience!

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Common Core Digital Citizenship Analysis Assessment 162

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

This might include a desktop/laptop computer, Wifi, and an ereader, as well as software, apps, extensions, and bookmarked websites used to complete schoolwork. If the school is a Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) set-up, what do they recommend? What digital tools should students have at home? What digital tools are required at home?

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Technology Digital Citizenship Common Core iPad 150

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

Kinesthetic learners are busy exercising their fingers when using TodaysMeet, and, as an active participant in a Google Hangout, the learner is a movie star whether it be on a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. BYOD BYOT connecting with students edtech education Socratic speaking teaching' References.

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Tools Smartphone Camtasia BYOD 122

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services. MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12. This matters for MDM.

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Mobility BYOD Smartphone Policies 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services. MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12. This matters for MDM.

Mobility 150

Mobility BYOD Smartphone Policies 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services. MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12. This matters for MDM.

Mobility 150

Mobility BYOD Smartphone Policies 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services. MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12. This matters for MDM.

Mobility 150

Mobility BYOD Smartphone Policies 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services. MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12. This matters for MDM.

Mobility 150

Mobility BYOD Smartphone Policies 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services. MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12. This matters for MDM.

Mobility 150

Mobility BYOD Smartphone Policies 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services. MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12. This matters for MDM.

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Mobility BYOD Smartphone Policies 150

TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

Our recent study found that 81% of college students use mobile devices (such as smartphones and tablets) to study, the second most popular device category behind laptops and up 40 percent in usage since 2013. Today’s students are studying and learning differently – a change confirmed by the widespread adoption of digital studying.

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Personalized Learning ePortfolio Learning Analytics Learning 40

Securly

JANUARY 11, 2024

1: Your School Web Filter Doesn’t Support All Student Devices Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and other devices are often used simultaneously within a single school or district. Students may also use their own devices – “BYOD” – that need to be filtered. To learn more, visit www.securly.com/filter.

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BYOD Policies iPad EdTech 130

Brilliant or Insane

OCTOBER 25, 2015

If you have computers in your classroom, periodically use laptops or tablets or, better still, teach in a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environment, you have a digital curriculum. Brilliant or Insane. As this infograpic, by SoftChalk Cloud, […].

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SoftChalk BYOD Laptops Tablets 100

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Read more: 6 Awesome examples of EdTech for the visually impaired student. Instead of singling out specific students to use some of the accessibility features built into their laptop, tablet, or mobile device, offer as an option for every student. Encourage usage.

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Accessibility Assistive Technology E-rate BYOD 525

EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Participants & Their Questions: Sandy Kendell, EdTech Coordinator in a 4A District - We have implemented one iPad for every teacher K-12 and we are rolling out BYOD grades 6-12. Teachers have had Windows laptops. Tanna Fiske - @fiskeclass on Twitter - EdTech from Eanes ISD - Fully 1:1 K-12. 1:1 BYOD BYOT mlearning'

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The Innovative Educator

DECEMBER 26, 2015

I'm excited that as shared in #20 my district is among those embracing BYOD. 19 points out my very favorite laptop device. 6843 7/15/2015 19 Flipping for New Chromebook for Today’s Classrooms 6442 7/29/2015 20 After the Cell Phone Ban - NYC Schools Launch #BYOD 6028 7/19/2015 The Chromebook Flip.

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RafranzDavis.com

JANUARY 23, 2016

Then…there was the realization that our wifi access needed a major boost on every campus because as a district that fully supports BYOD, making sure that every person could connect at least one device should be a priority. As of now, we do not give every student a laptop. Also, read the National Edtech Plan (NETP16).

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Robotics Learning Laptops BYOD 40