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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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The Intersection of Project Share, BYOD, and PBL #SXSWedu

EdTechSandyK

In 2009 Rockdale focused on new learning goals and worked to get buy-in from leadership and parents. Technology is seamlessly integrated because it is needed. Lewis Wynn - Director of Technology (NOTE: Kudos to this panel for including this piece!) BYOD goal was simple: turn on a device and automatically connect to the network.

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How teachers address cell phones in class

Ask a Tech Teacher

In 2009, a National Center for Education Statistics survey showed that about 90% of schools prohibited cell phones during school hours. Schools with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) programs find a noticeable percentage of students bring mobile phones as their device. Is technology outpacing you? And why not?

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Using Cell Phones and Other Devices In and Out of the Classroom

The Mobile Native

edWeb Community: www.edWeb.net/mobilelead webinar location: www.instantpresenter.com/edwebnet3 Presenters : Scott Newcomb, 5 th Grade Teacher, and Kyle Menchhofer, Technology Coordinator, at St. Scott helped organize and participated in the first Mobile Learning Technology Conference in Ohio. BYOD MLDs Mobile Learning Webinar'

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Higher education technology predictions for 2014

Mark Smithers

It doesn’t matter because the changes to higher education are happening because of economics, demographics and, most of all, technology. Maybe in 2015 as the universities that signed up to new contracts in 2009/10/11 start to come out of contract and look for something different. MOOC providers will keep on refining them.

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In One of Connecticut’s Most Innovative Districts, Belief in Every Student Comes First

Edsurge

Laying the groundwork for success Ten years ago, NPS was the second district in the state to implement a “Bring Your Own Device” policy (BYOD), going 1:1 for all students in 2010. He was appointed Superintendent of the district in 2009 and serves the Newington community with pride and honor to this day. . Let me explain.

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Higher education technology predictions for 2014

Mark Smithers

It doesn’t matter because the changes to higher education are happening because of economics, demographics and, most of all, technology. Maybe in 2015 as the universities that signed up to new contracts in 2009/10/11 start to come out of contract and look for something different. MOOC providers will keep on refining them.

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