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Implementing Mobile Devices With a Focus on Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Koole (2009) No one will deny the impact that mobile is having on the world. As a principal I quickly saw the potential in mobile learning and as a result our school became the first to embrace Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) back in 2010. With any initiative, especially BYOD or 1:1, the focus has to be on learning. Cristol, D., &

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How teachers address cell phones in class

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In 2009, a National Center for Education Statistics survey showed that about 90% of schools prohibited cell phones during school hours. When students want to do quick research on a topic, look up a word, run a calculation, or review a concept, they can hop on a cell phone much faster than logging into a Chromebook or laptop.

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5 Reasons to Address Cyber Security

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Dr. Gary Lilly, Superintendent at Bristol Tennessee City Schools in Tennessee since 2009, has been an educator for 24 years. Under his leadership, Bristol Tennessee City Schools has embraced personalized learning through an effort that includes providing laptops for students to use at school and at home.