Teaching Strategies

PLANNING! Nothing is worse than launching a BYOD initiative that fails. Don’t let that happen to you! Take the time and do things right. To have a successful BYOD program you should:

Do you need to send a letter home informing parents about your new Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program? SAVE TIME! Take some ideas from this sample parent letter to get you started. Sample BYOD Parent Letter Dear Parents/Guardians, School Name is launching a Bring Your Own Device initiative this school year. Students in Grade

Have you been given the task of writing a BYOD policy for your school? Use some of the ideas in this policy to get you started. Sample Electronic Device Policy Purpose This policy outlines the acceptable use of electronic devices to maintain a safe and secure education environment with the goal of preparing students for

Are you launching a BYOD at your school? Include a frequently asked question sheet to accompany the policy and consent form. This will help alleviate any concerns parents have about BYOD. Review the list of questions and possible answers. Do I have to supply a device for my child to bring to school? No, you

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