Teaching Strategies

The BYOD policy will provide strict guidelines on the appropriate use of student owned devices, as well as the consequences for abuse. Parents and students must the policy and sign the BYOD agreement form. Students need to remember that bringing a device to school is a privilege that can be revoked. It is a good […]

Are you nervous about BYOD? If you are, that’s okay. Feeling anxious about something new is natural. Change is exciting but it is also a bit scary. Review the questions teachers have about BYOD. The answers should alleviate some of your concerns. Do I have to be an IT expert? No, you don’t. Students are

BYOD creates new challenges for classroom management. Here are even more helpful tips! Read them and find the ones that are right for you. 1. Generalize Assessment Tools With BYOD, often students are given the choice upon the product they create to demonstrate their learning. For example, one student may write a report, another create

BYOD creates new challenges for classroom management. Here are some helpful tips! Read them and find the ones that are right for you. 1. BYOD Signs Get In the Zone Signs: Post signs around the school to let students know if they can use their device in that space. For areas such as bathrooms and

Why will BYOD transform teaching practice? Can teachers not just keep doing what they are already doing? Yes, teachers will be able to continue to do much of what they have already done in the past. However, in some cases there will be a need for change. Now that a student can bring his or

Students having their own device throughout the school day enhances the learning environment. This is because it allows teachers to incorporate new teaching practices, instructional materials, activities, assessment tools, and communication methods. With BYOD, teachers can: develop inquiry-based learning opportunities design innovative learning opportunities increase access to information provide timely feedback adjust instruction using flexible

Students having their own computing device throughout the school day transforms learning. With BYOD in place a teacher can incorporate new teaching practices, instructional materials, activities, assessment tools, and communication methods that were previously not possible. This change has the capacity to alter dramatically student experiences. Discover the educational value of BYOD and the ways

What is BYOD? BYOD or Bring Your Own Device is a policy that allows students to bring their own computing devices, such as smartphones, laptops, e-readers, tablets, or other mobile gadgets, to school for use on the school’s network. Sometimes, BYOD is referred to as BYOT or Bring Your Own Technology. This term is used