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How school IT pros can use BYOD principles to ace the BYOA test

eSchool News

Just when school IT administrators thought they were on level ground after wading through the murky waters of BYOD (bring-your-own-device), a new challenge has emerged. BYOD has led to the burgeoning popularity of BYOA (bring-your-own-application). The BYOD Foundation.

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Implementing Mobile Devices With a Focus on Learning

A Principal's Reflections

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. Academic achievement in BYOD classrooms. Cristol, D., & & Gimbert, B. mLearn, 15.

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My EdcampNJ Highlights

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

Archive & Analysis of Tweets about #EdcampNJ Additional Smackdowns from Jerry the Cybraryman This is me talking about Infuselearning.com during the Smackdown. I use a mix of devices with some days in the class being BYOD and others using the school''s computers and netbooks (as available). looks worth exploring more in depth.

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6 Pillars to Successfully Integrate Technology In Your 1:1 Classroom

Securly

Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at OECD, warns that this analysis “should not be used as an ‘excuse’ not to use technology, but as a spur to finding a more effective approach”. Observe how your students interact with technology and make sure they know how to properly use their devices.

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Digital Learning Prospers With the Right Culture

A Principal's Reflections

As of late I have been doing a great deal of work with schools and districts on how to effectively implement digital learning across the curriculum. Where digital learning initiatives miss the point is a focus on how technology actually accomplishments. An audit of available resources during the planning process would be a wise idea.

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MC Assessment = Meta Cognitive Assessment

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

Socrative is my choice for BYOD-esque assessments in class. I refuse to give them the answer for how to get an A. In the narrative unit, all procedures and skills for the year are introduced: peer assessment, group work, active reading, narrative terms, analysis, etc. I hope this changes soon! and settling for "good enough."

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Presenting and participating in the EDUCAUSE 2015 conference

Bryan Alexander

This seminar will describe how to build and grow a futuring capacity in a campus team. We will cover a variety of leading-edge methods, including trend analysis, scenarios, the Delphi process, and environmental scanning. Organizational leaders will learn how and why to get their staff using these tools.