BYOD presentation to parents
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Transcript of BYOD presentation to parents
BYOD atSturgeon Composite
What does this mean for you?
● BYOD - Bring Your Own Device● An opportunity to engage with technology in the
classroom using personal devices● A chance to determine the future of SCHS
What is it?
● Ms. Bakker (English and Spanish)● Mrs. Blonski (Science)● Mr. Chute (Sports Medicine)● Mrs. Hruschak (Medical Studies)● Mr. Lang (Math)● Mr. Razzolini (Social Studies)● Mr. Spenrath (Math)● Mr. Stanski (Social Studies)● Mrs. Welke (English)
All Grade 10 classes
Who is involved?
A device that can:● research● collaborate● complete online assessments● create video, audio, & pictures● communicate with others● share and post● collect resources● write and edit
What is required?
● Students will bring computers to class● Some components will not change
○ Tests/writing essays/presentations○ Will be done in different ways
● Students will increase interaction and understanding with the course content.○ Non-traditional learning
● Development of effective skills online○ Digital Citizenship○ Digital Responsibility
What will it look like?
● Development of a “Geek Squad”○ Be a part of a team that supports others
(Teachers and Students) in and out of the classroom with varying levels of tech and instructional support
● Provide us with ideas of how this initiative can be improved
Stay Tuned!
Further Involvement of Students
Concerns
● Charging of Devices
● Theft/Loss/Breakages
● Software issues/upgrades
● Finances
Concerns
● Multiple powerbars & extension cords in each classroom
● “Lock’n’Charge” Stations
Charging
● Technology is becoming part of everyday use.○ Most people carry smartphones already
● Insurance companies recognize the increase in usage○ Insurance riders are available from most
agencies● Student Policy Handbook
○ Personal Property (page 10)
○ Vandalism (page 12)
Theft, Loss, & Breakages
● Google Apps for Education● Microsoft Office Suite● Web Based tools
Software Issues/Upgrades
● Daily signout of devices○ Older retrofitted laptops○ Chromebooks
● Potential of corporate sponsorship○ Will be evaluated case-by-case
Financial Concerns
● SturgeonComp.ca○ BYOD Area
● Surveys will be completed periodically
● Working with 2Learn.ca○ Development of programs
● More information will be provided as Semester 2 begins
What now?
Aaron Chute
780.973.3301
Thank you for coming!
Questions?