A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2012

I visited Eric’s High School on February 24 th to observe Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and his implementation of a contemporary learning environment. These multiple choice questions were accessed through the website Polleverywhere.com to assess student understanding via an instant audience feedback system. I was impressed.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 19, 2016

In the last week’s post I promised to address exactly 10 BYOD concerns that keep schools reluctant to allowing students to use their mobile devices in the classroom. Now I’ll move on to the next BYOD concerns: Top 10 BYOD concerns [Part 2]: 6. BYOD can lead to network overload.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

Prior to the virus turning into a pandemic, school districts began to prepare, and others are now following suit with ways to provide instruction and learning for who knows how long. However, I do know one thing, and that is, there is no one right or wrong way to develop realistic strategies for remote learning. Thanks @E_Sheninger !

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EdTechTeam

OCTOBER 23, 2018

So we set out to employ BYOD (bring your own devices) with augmented reality. I realized employing student devices in an activity of this nature would bring to the surface very quickly any problems one might have with multiple (different) types of devices and operating systems. Learn more tools in our Online Courses!

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eSchool News

APRIL 9, 2019

We not only have encouraged our faculty and staff to embrace BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), but we have also provided Chromebooks to all of our 18,000 students. Related: 6 steps to a successful BYOD program. Solution: We decided to deploy a controller-managed WLAN with Aruba Wave 2 APs and the Aruba Mobility Master controller.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2017

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. BYOA presents a number of IT challenges.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 6, 2015

The following post is a modified excerpt from Uncommon Learning. Mobile learning provides enhanced collaboration among learners, access to information, and a deeper contextualization of learning. Over the years I have written extensively on the topic, including a chapter in my new book Uncommon Learning.

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techlearning

JULY 13, 2018

Apollo Presentation and student-response system good for BYOD, 1-to-1 classrooms Pros: The drag-and-drop interface makes designing easy; students can take control, answering questions and presenting their own knowledge. Cons: Audio recording isn't available within all browsers, and some features are difficult to find.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Now is not the time to rush a BYOD program into production, especially given other stresses on teachers to learn new tools and ways of interacting with students. The security bonus pays for itself every time the district avoids a data breach or having a teacher offline for a day unable to work because of a compromised system.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 8, 2016

E-learning, for some, can be boring if they just stick to the “rules”. You know like, not expanding the already-existing e-learning concepts and techniques instructors and educators already know. And it’s not just students who can BYOD, but teachers as well. Gamify No, not just the simple badges or certification system.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

APRIL 14, 2024

Background Many moons ago, while I was in the process of getting my Masters degree, I wrote, “ Emerging Theories of Learning and the Role of Technology ” as a chapter in a class eBook. Here’s how Generative AI not only aligns with but also enhances these theories of learning: 1.

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The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

A Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy is a necessity in a 21st century school. Our school district recently updated our Bring Your Own Device Policy and Procedures ( Newton-Conover City Schools BYOD Policy ). Some of the most pronounced changes in our BYOD update included the following: Change in the definition of devices.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Each student has an individual way of learning and their own pace when it comes to addressing different subjects. Wouldn't it be wonderful if teachers could meet all individual learning needs for each student? Technology and BYOD play an important role in the development of personalized learning. It definitely would!

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Each student has an individual way of learning and their own pace when it comes to addressing different subjects. Wouldn't it be wonderful if teachers could meet all individual learning needs for each student? Technology and BYOD play an important role in the development of personalized learning. It definitely would!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Not only are there school-mandated devices, but the rise of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) linked to the school’s network has the potential to cause major strain on a school’s IT system, both from campus and at home. This holds true for IT teams, too.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Now is not the time to rush a BYOD program into production, especially given other stresses on teachers to learn new tools and ways of interacting with students. The security bonus pays for itself every time the district avoids a data breach or having a teacher offline for a day unable to work because of a compromised system.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Now is not the time to rush a BYOD program into production, especially given other stresses on teachers to learn new tools and ways of interacting with students. The security bonus pays for itself every time the district avoids a data breach or having a teacher offline for a day unable to work because of a compromised system.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 29, 2019

By keeping them engaged with their child’s learning is crucial for building on the relationships between teachers, parents and students. For many kids, in today’s world, this encompasses education technology in the classroom and at home to encourage continual learning. Put parents at the heart of the decision. Provide edtech support.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

This collaborative work has placed the NEO Blog in the first 20% of all e-learning blogs! From well-known subjects of education technology, like BYOD and gamification, to technical aspects regarding school LMSs, to trying to guess the future, the NEO Blog covered it all in its rather short existence.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2021

When colleges in the California State University system sent students home from campus in spring 2020, it quickly became clear that some students lacked reliable access to the internet or computers through which to participate in their pandemic-era emergency remote courses. It is ensuring all students have an opportunity to graduate.”

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

This is especially evident over the decade, as schools have increasingly adopted mobile learning as a signature initiative using BYOD and 1:1 programs and investing in tablets to provide their students with access to a wealth of relevant educational content and learning opportunities. Mobile students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

For one, access to education has been significantly broadened, facilitating a wide range of teaching strategies and learning styles. Schools are always looking for ways to keep their students engaged and learning–and implementing technology can do that. Technology is changing the way we teach and learn.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 3, 2015

It’s December, it’s almost the end of the year and it's time to talk about the 2016 e-learning trends. First, mobile learning. And learning platforms are starting to get mobile developers to publish mobile apps and have them updated on a regular basis. And mixing up gaming with learning makes the latter even more fun.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 2, 2017

BLearning – Blended Learning (using a range of multimedia and strategies). BYOD – Bring Your Own Device. BYOL – Bring Your Own Learning. CMS – Content Management System (a tool to build websites and apps). FL – Flipped Learning ( click here for my guide to flipping lessons ). MLD – Mobile Learning Devices.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2013

Teachers are consistently empowered and given the autonomy to take calculated risks without the fear of failure to enhance the teaching and learning process. In support of the school’s BYOD initiative, Mrs. Chellani has recently discovered and integrated a new app called Socrative , a free, online polling tool.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 22, 2017

The device is usually offered by the school, but with the spread of BYOD programs, this no longer stands true all the time. Learning in a 1:1 environment is student-centered, as the student gets more power over their own learning journey. Ensure system security. Definitely not.

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Education Superhighway

JANUARY 2, 2020

Originally built to support administrative needs, the wireless network performed worse than expected during the district’s bring-your-own-device (BYOD) program rollout earlier that year. In addition, teachers were adding more devices and the instructional technologists were planning to integrate new technology for digital learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The students, teachers, technology, curriculum, physical space, and furniture all play a role in creating a successful learning environment–and as we saw with the pandemic, a disruption to this ecosystem can have dire effects.

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Vizor

JANUARY 29, 2024

Choosing compatible devices can avoid compatibility issues, such as connectivity problems, data loss, or system crashes, and reduce the need for additional investments or upgrades. Consider BYOD or shared device models An eighth way to manage school devices is to consider bring your own device (BYOD) or shared device models.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 20, 2016

Put that in the context of learning and what do you get? Mobile learning of course. Mobile learning is now a movement and it’s not just about picking up a tablet and off you go. Mobile learning is about transforming how everyone can access shared knowledge and resources. We panic when our devices reach 10% battery power.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2012

In 2009 Rockdale focused on new learning goals and worked to get buy-in from leadership and parents. Project based learning is good instruction. Learnings: Teachers will always be necessary. There needs to be change in teaching and learning. BYOD goal was simple: turn on a device and automatically connect to the network.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

The e-learning industry is booming and the technology that made this possible is constantly evolving. Wherever you turn, there’s something new that ed-tech people talk about, from big initiatives like BYOD programs to smaller things like new educational apps and even updated LMS features. At least not any more. At least theoretically.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 16, 2016

Technology seems to be involved nowadays in most aspects of education and many schools are adopting it quite well, whether it’s adopting BYOD initiatives, blended learning, flipped classrooms , creating content using authoring tools, or using a learning platform. A two hour training to learn an entire platform won’t be enough.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

Heck, our education system has become so good at maintaining the status quo and enforcing compliance throughout that we and many others have been brainwashed into thinking any other course of action would be foolish. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) implemented in 2011. We were no different and had succumbed to a fixed mindset.

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Neo LMS

JULY 18, 2017

While most of the world has been and is being transformed by technological advances — more numerous and more diverse than data storage — there’s at least one part of our modern society that seems to be lagging behind: the educational system. Almost all schools induce the feeling of centuries past. The problem with the ed-tech lag.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 12, 2018

The underlying premise is to move learners from a state of engagement to empowerment so that they exert more ownership over their learning. Student agency is all about improving the learning experience for kids. Or maybe it is combining both elements of voice and choice through pedagogically sound blended learning activities.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

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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