BYOD Discussion by Matt https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b en-us 2018-02-26 18:31:27 UTC 2026-01-12 06:46:17 UTC hello@padlet.com Rash Original rashmj https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/236039694 If I were to have this discussion with parents and teachers, I would first ensure them that their concerns are completely understandable. If a teacher and/or school is expecting students to bring their own devices, you have to have a back-up for those who forget their device, got it taken away, or simply don't have one. I would tell the parents my plan for what do if a student doesn't have a device. For example, in my English Support class, students were to call into a Google phone number and leave a message reciting their speech. All of the students, except for one, has a cell phone. In order to give that student the same opportunity to practice his speech, he and I went into a quieter room and called the Google number with my personal phone. I put the phone on speaker phone, so that he didn't have to handle my phone himself. When he was done reciting his speech, I hung up the phone call for him. While this situation will not fit every situation, it was a quick and easy fix in that moment.
 ]]> 2018-02-27 17:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/236039694 Plunkett Post https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/236599555 Ideally, a great approach to addressing the needs of parents is to hold "classes" persay about each of those concerns. Since time may not allow for that, at the meeting, I would highlight some of the major FAQ's, as well as, hand out a flyer with additional information. When it comes to understanding BYOD and the concerns, I think it's important to let parents know where the responsibility lies with BYOD. Rather than the responsibility relying on the school, it is the responsibility of the parent and student in charge of the device. With that said, on the flyer (and some info at the meeting), I would provide tips for how to manage the device at home (internet/network issues, monitoring, cyber security) as well as, how students can show good digital citizenship and responsibility. A few tips: Set limits for your children whether that is time wise or website/application wise; Have technology free zones (not using in bedroom alone, not using during dinner); Talk to your children about common problems such as sexting and cyberbulIying; Educate yourself as the parent (don't let your students try to fool you!), and Monitor usage of technology (are they really working on schoolwork??). I also, would let them know that those who do not have a device will be able to use a school/class device OR use traditional methods such as paper/pencil in my class. Additionally, I would provide parents with a list of resources or examples of when BYOD would be integrated in my math classroom. ]]> 2018-02-28 18:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/236599555 April Tregle https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/237570692 As our school's policy is a zero-device school (all devices and belongings must be checked into the school's coat closet upon arrival), the BYOD inside of our classrooms will look a little differently. We have two computer labs and the library's computer access for 1:1 when computers are needed. In my classroom, we have 1:1 desktops. We use the computers for a variety of assignments included but not limited to Word documents, business research, online review games.
Having 1:1 desktops provided by the school eliminates the risk of students not having devices and personal cyber security. Our students have restricted access to approved websites only. Social networking, external email, and music and movie sites are not permitted. All students must sign a policy agreement and understand the consequences if they are caught using unapproved websites. Consequences include loss of privilege and a school referral.]]> 2018-03-02 19:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/237570692 Kelli Taubenheim https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/237638672 When it comes to BYOD and cyber security, I would talk to parents and teachers and share that we would have a special internet set up just for BYOD and it would only allow the students to have access to certain websites that are school approved. The digital divide and students that belong to low income families is an issue that we will have to deal with. If the school has funds that we can order some extra devices, then BYOD could work. If students don’t have a device they can use one of the schools extras to ensure everybody has a chance to learn. I think the best way to reach the parents would be to hold meetings for the parents to explain these things to them and explain how BYOD will work in the school. ]]> 2018-03-03 00:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/237638672 Angela Page https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/237714348 I think that families need reassurance more often than not. They need to be made aware that even though their student may be bringing their own device to use in the classroom they won't have free range with it. Because they will be on a school wide system they will have limited access to different sites and such. That in itself with help with cyber security. The schools don't have enough money to provide every single student with a device but if there are even just a few that can bring there own that makes it easier to provide other students with whatever resources are available. For instance, my school has 10 ipads and a chromebook cart that has maybe 30 chromebooks. Those extra devices could be used for students who are not able to bring devices. I think it is also important to remind parents that if all students can't engage in the activity with technology then that activity wouldn't take place. Students will not be left out for lack of availability. I think this would be something to try and as you go through work out any kinks that you may come across. ]]> 2018-03-03 17:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/237714348 Bernice Yilk https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/237842983 I would choose to discuss what we would be doing for students who do not have their own device to bring to school. I would reassure parents that it was not necessary for your student to have a device to be able to pass classes and such and that those who could not afford or did not have a device would be accommodated for with alternative assignments or with school owned devices. I would also make sure parents realized that there would be limits to the phones usage in school and that there would be specific guidelines in each class and school-wide on what that usage would be.]]> 2018-03-04 19:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/237842983 Emilee Swartz https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/237906754 I would want to discuss and reassure parents who have a concern in regards to the "haves and the have nots". It will be the schools responsibility to see that there are devices for students to use in classes that have BYOD activities. If a teacher is going to do a BYOD activity, they will make sure that they have extra devices checked out from the library/media center that students can use if they need to.  I think that this will be the biggest concern that parents will have. ]]> 2018-03-05 02:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/237906754 Amanda Phillips https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/238020771 Parent and teacher education and open discourse are two imperative and necessary elements when beginning any new program. Especially when it comes to technology, people can be weary about what it will look like, how it will benefit all student learning, and what their role is in the implementation and management. The top priorities for my discussion would be ensuring that families understand what BYOD means, what devices and resources are available for students who do not have their own device, and family vs. school’s responsibility when it comes to protecting usage of the device and security. Another big focus of the board meeting should be ample time for Q+A. Parents will need time to process all new information before generating questions, further comments, or new concerns. ]]> 2018-03-05 11:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/238020771 Schank Original https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/238984012 Well, this is an intriguing topic in my case, because my school has taken active steps to disallow the use of student owned devices. I suppose that I would approach this topic by first explaining to the parents that need for devices and their use in school. I would then proceed to give some examples of how devices would be used. I would probably then allay the fears of these parents by emphasizing the fact that all used devices would need to be connected to the schools wifi. This would actually be fairly easy as we use a program called Hapara that monitors networks and indicates when a student is not on the school's network. This would allow the school to restrict access to many sites, while still allowing the students to use the devices for learning purposes. As far the digital divide and low income families, the school would still have to provide a limited number of devices for student use. These could be older devices that the school might be able to pick up at a discount. Additionally, students would receive training in digital citizenship, to protect themselves and others online.]]> 2018-03-07 03:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/238984012 Kari Jacobs https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240171933 I would have serious concerns about theft.  We have already had calculators taken from students and my concern would be knowing that expensive devices were being brought to school, it would increase the temptation for them to go missing.  Also, our school has not had the best luck with reliable internet connection just for the teachers - I can't imagine what would happen if the students began utilizing the wifi as well.
I do think that integrating technology is vital, and students would probably work better on their own device, but I am not sure it is the best idea. I would rather see initiatives to properly equip schools with the technology than rely on the students.]]> 2018-03-09 14:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240171933 Kellie Rieke kellie_rieke https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240302967 Most parents would probably be concerned that they would be expected to purchase a new device for their child to use at school.  It would be important to reassure them that students could bring devices that they already have at home.  They would not be required to purchase any special device.  Parents would also need to know that the BYOD program is completely optional and that the school has a limited number of devices that students can use if they do not have one of their own.
Safety and security issues would also have to be addressed.  Parents would need to be informed about what security measures have been put in place on the school's wifi access.
In addition, families need to be aware that students would have some responsibilities and restrictions when using their personal devices, and that the privilege could be taken away if abused.]]> 2018-03-09 18:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240302967 Elizabeth Sorgenfrei esorgenfrei https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240467960 A lot of parents are concerned about the cyber security at school. For this I would walk the parents though the blocks and how they work, much like the gal did in the Webinar.

As far as the digital divide, I would address the different times and places that are available for students to use their computers and the schools WiFi before, during, and after school. Then I would provide parents with a list of places around the community that have free WiFi and allow students to work on their computers there, without having to order something.

Low incomes families will be taken care of in the BYOB. I would explain how many extra computers or devices are available for these students in the classroom. ]]> 2018-03-10 16:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240467960 Donna Wratten - BYOB https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240515862 Our school has this school year adopted a student incentive program.  There has been many students buy computers with their incentive money.  We are also in the process of moving towards having our school become a 1:1 school.  We have already purchased about 1/3 of the chrome books we will need to make this work.  We are hoping by next school year this will become a reality for us.  So the discussions have been started with what sites the students should be allowed to be on while on school, even though they are on their own (earned) computers.  I have suggested strongly that we have an assembly at the beginning of next school year to teach our students about Citizen Digitalship and Cyber security.  I also strongly  suggested that a parent meeting/training session should also be in the works.  I am going to be curious as to how this will play out for our school!]]> 2018-03-11 03:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240515862 Wendy Louder-BYOD mcdermottwm https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240620880 I would first discuss all their concerns.  I would start with talking to them about cyber security and discuss the measure we have taken to ensure the safety of our students.  I would discuss how were handling the digital divide.  To ensure how were going to gap the digital divide.  To answer their concerns about the low income families, I would tell them that our school will provide these students with technology incase their families cannot afford it.  I would also like to bring a presentation of showing the success of other schools using the BYOB.]]> 2018-03-11 19:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240620880 Erin Rice https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240626536 Obviously, I would be discussing every possible topic in relation to BYOD with parents! I would be answering questions and trying to limit concerns with the information that I've discovered, as well as presenting parents with successful models of this idea. We would address cyber security and how that affects students and their devices and whether the district would provide security while the students are using their device at school. We would talk about the digital divide - what it is and why it's important to shrink the divide as much as possible. We would talk about economics and figure out ways for low income families and students to obtain devices that would have low financial impact but high technology impact. Before doing this meeting, I would make sure to do a lot of research in answering their questions. I would also provide some case studies of this model being used successfully in other schools and what has worked well, and hasn't worked well, in those models. I would also consider a trial basis - maybe trying it in a few classes instead of all, trying it for a few months instead of the whole year, or only a few students instead of all of them. I would make sure to have this information posted online or at the school so parents could read more about it before or after a meeting regarding the topic. I would also make sure that I would be available to answer questions during the model. Finally, after a period of time, I would set up a feedback session, wherein students, parents and teachers could provide feedback into what's working, what isn't, changes that need to be made, and so forth.

]]> 2018-03-11 20:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240626536 Schneider https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240631766 I would try to have adequate time to research each of these concerns and any others that come up before the meeting. Then at the meeting I would try to get conversation going so each person feels like a peer.  I think it would be easy to feel less than adequate if you didn't know much about technology or were a low-income family  Their concerns are just as valid.  I wouldn't mind being the "go to" person, but would not want to be the "expert," I would want to just be another person learning our way. The digital divide is a problem that should be discussed as well as cyber security. I read another post that suggested that the login leads to an area with only school approved websites. I'm not sure how feasible this is as I have never dealt with this aspect of technology and I know the internet changes all the time. What is there today may or may not be there tomorrow. I think just ordinary security may be a problem with thievery being a real problem in an economically mixed school I know how often we get an email in our building that some teacher has lost his/her cellphone,, so this could be an issue with kids who have no devices or only old, slow devises and little Johnny has the latest and greatest and is fairly absentminded.  
A school I taught in gave all students their own combination to a locker to cut down on stealing, but in a flash every kid knew other kids combinations and the stealing continued, so feeling like giving kids their own password and having them password their device so others can't log in, may or may not work.  
As a parent I would be very concerned about the devices being stolen or damaged at the school.  If it's my kid that damages his device that is one thing, but if another kid is trying to use it with him, and something happens, who is going to pay for that?  
Is a device from outside going to bring a virus in and get it on our network, even accidentally.  Will all the software on "student owned" devices be compatible with others and with the school network?  
What happens if the battery runs down on a device when it is being used in class.  Most classrooms are not set up for each seat to have it's own electrical connections.  
If the school owns a few "loan-able" devices for kids to use if they don't have their own devices,  then is it fair that I have to supply my kid with one, just because I can financially afford it?  Are the school loaners up to date and have a reasonable speed, or are they just old dinosaurs that crash more than they run?  Will little Timmy be teased because his family is poor and he uses a school loaner?  Or will everybody want one of the loaners because they are newer than what they have?  I would schedule more meetings and would give out my email to receive other perceived problems and hopefully some solutions,  
I would set this initiative up on a limited basis for a limited amount of time and reevaluate when that time is over, before the time and money was invested to do this full time, building wide. It would likely take more tech people on the help desk, more infrastructure, more software licenses, as well as more equipment to run this network, teacher training, and many things I probably haven't thought of. It is an interesting concept. ]]> 2018-03-11 21:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240631766 Response petrod1 https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240662626 Some of their concerns include: cyber security: Tech department is one it. teachers cannot even get on YouTube. Students will be on our Wifi with our protection and blocked sites, digital divide: Working this concern out as a family. What is best for my student?, low income families: We will have back up computers/chromebooks/iPads. Working with families for scholarships. With students BYOD, our district should save money.

]]> 2018-03-12 00:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240662626 Williamson https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240850236 My main concerns would be theft and safety. If some students can't afford a device, or a device of their choice then they may have problems keeping their hands off other students devices. Also, children are not careful with their devices, and as a parent I would not want to buy them a device to have students mess around and potentially break the device. ]]> 2018-03-12 13:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240850236 Fletcher https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240951561 I would start by saying that the number one concern for any project or initiative is student safety.  It needs to be stressed to the students that security on their device is important.  They need to have a good password on their device.  If the device has a bio metric security system, that should be activated.  Also, it needs to be repeated to students that they should be careful what they put online.  The beginning of this type of program would be a good time to have seminars or meetings with students to go over digital security.  

The goal of the BYOD is to help close the digital divide.  More than likely this school does not have the budget to provide devices for every student.  If some students are able to bring their own devices, that leaves more school owned devices available for students who do not have personal devices.  I’m sure there would be concern that student who does not have personal devices would be bullied.  This is something that would have to be discussed with all students and made clear that no bullying would be tolerated.  

I would go into the meeting with a checklist similar to the checklist in the readings for this module.  Something that can show how the school will make sure everything is in order and prepared for.  A presentation would be a good idea to lay out the positive results of a BYOD program.  I would also cover the negative issues involved in a BYOD program and give our solutions to these problems.  

]]> 2018-03-12 15:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/240951561 Jayme Leazenby jaymeleazenby https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/241149514 The first thing I would bring up to teachers, is how many of their students possess the power to bring their own devices in? With both the teachers and parents, a discussion of the different things that could be done in the classroom, that would help their students grow as learners. With the security issues, being upfront and very transparent is the most important. Our district provides a wifi that can be used for bring your own devices, and there is a filter to block certain sites. Back up devices would be provided in the classroom for those that do not have access to bring their own devices. It is a venture that is worth the learn curve. Stressing that is the best way to get parents and teachers on board. ]]> 2018-03-12 23:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/241149514 BYOD kathleen_b_cullinan https://padlet.com/mkutscher3/jlyhf8yasb4b/wish/241195823 If I was faced with the task to have the conversation with parents and teachers, I would first explain the benefits of BYOD. I would explain the potential for more collaborative and student-lead learning. I would also explain the cost effectiveness of BYOD as compared to 1:1 programs. I would explain the tech department would put into place some  security to prevent students from accessing harmful or inappropriate websites while using the school internet. I would also suggest that the district purchase a few laptop carts for those low income students that could not afford their own device. Hopefully this discussion would ease their concerns of the digital divide and low income families.

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