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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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Smartphone Learning

IT Bill

mobile computing, mobile apps, social media, BYOD, mobile learning). Mobile technologies have changed over the years: from the early PDAs, Blackberrys and feature phones with texting capability and cameras, to tablets and eReaders to the ubiquitous smartphones of today. Undergraduate Smartphone Ownership.

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Edmodo Quizzes: Tips & Tricks

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

On the summative test for our drama unit, I linked pictures of specific scenes from West Side Story , Romeo and Juliet , and Pygmalion and during our Odyssey unit, I included images from Odysseus'' journey added to questions so that students had a colorful visual to refer to. flipclass #njed assessment BYOD Chrome edmodo edtech feedback'

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CSI: Salinas

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

The final project can be completed on paper, using word processing skills and completed using a student''s BYOD device. A student''s smartphone or tablet does not have to just be used for a special occasion in the classroom. On paper, students would complete the chart and cite page numbers to reference statements.

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It is Not a Project to Get Students Talking: Two Tools

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

The chatroom or backchannel can be accessed on a computer, tablet, or smartphone, and puts students'' texting talents to work. Todaysmeet can be used during business meetings/presentations-- just imagine Mad Men (if they had computers or smartphones) backchanneling during a pitch!-- References.

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60 Smarter Ways To Use Google Classroom

TeachThought - Learn better.

It may lack the visual appeal of iPads, or the student credibility of a BYOD program. Encourage students to use their smartphones for formal learning. When questions arise about mastery or grades, refer to who accessed and completed what, when. Create reference sheets. 60 Smarter Ways To Use Google Classroom.

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A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers: Learning Models & Technology

TeachThought - Learn better.

In addition to new definitions, models, and strategies, citations and references will also be added periodically, as will updates, corrections, edits, and revisions. ” BYOD programs allow students to use their own technology (usually smartphone or tablet) in a classroom. References & Citations.