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Addressing the most common parent concerns about BYOD in schools

Neo LMS

BYOD — Bring Your Own Device — has taken the education system by storm. There’s been a lot of talk about BYOD in schools, on whether or not it is beneficial for the learning process of students, with serious arguments in both camps. I for one believe BYOD at school is a clear case of the if you can’t fight it, embrace it mantra.

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Capturing Classroom Videos

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

Screencasting Using the FREE and super easy Screencast O Matic web tool and a $25 headset, I''ve started to create videos that will supplement my explanation of concepts studied in class. This is a 15 minute video that I created which explains elements of an adapted version of "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe.

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Animoby: Animated Learning for Anybody

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

For those of you looking for a whiteboard video creation tool to use on any tablet, check out Animoby. Android App Apple App Similar to other whiteboard screencast tools, Animoby lets users create multipaged screencasted videos. The videos are easy to understand and demonstrate use of the app.

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Virtual Reality in the Classroom: It’s Easy to Get Started

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To use virtual reality in the classroom, all you need is a smartphone capable of downloading the VR apps or videos (more on those in a second) and a headset. If your school has a BYOD (bring your own device) policy, you can ask for student volunteers willing to download the apps or videos onto their phones.

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Idioms, Not Idiots, for Promoting Speaking Skills

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

Using OMM & BYOD for Recording Student Voices As an introductory activity for John Steinbeck''s novella, Of Mice and Men , students worked in groups to record a quick conversation using idioms (not idiots) from the 1930''s. Equipment Needed One student in the group needed a device (smartphone or ipod) with a voice recorder.

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Debunking 3 myths about BYOD in the classroom

Neo LMS

BYOD — Bring Your Own Device — has gained some momentum in today’s education system. From temp teachers to entire school districts, more and more educational staff debate about or seriously consider the adoption of BYOD in their instruction. Adopting BYOD in schools seems like a win-win situation.

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How Common Sense Is Helping NYC Welcome Cell Phones into Schools

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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? Here are three important ways Common Sense can help you get started: Provide meaningful digital citizenship instruction.

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