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BYOD Defined...BYOD Defined...

Calhoun County Schools defines BYOD as a privately-owned, Internet capable

electronic mobile device (see handbook for specific devices that can be brought to

school) that can be used during the school day to increase student engagement and

facilitate learning.

Student, Teacher Student, Teacher & Parent Guide& Parent Guide

Each student & parent will receive a copy of the Student, Teacher &

Parent Guide. This document contains information about the

BYOD Learning Initiative in Calhoun County Schools.

Each parent & student is required to sign the contract located at the end of the document to allow their

student to bring their device(s).

This guide also contains a FAQ section for students and teachers.

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SAFETY FIRST

Students should connect their device to the CCSPOD network. Students who have mobile

plans on their devices MUST connect to the CCSPOD network -- this ensures that their

Internet is being filtered.

Teachers will incorporate responsible use of devices as part of classroom instruction.

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SECURITY AND DAMAGES

Calhoun County Schools is not liable for any device that is stolen or damaged. Students and parents should LABEL their devices/cases with

personal markings to identify the device.

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TEACHERS ROLE

Teachers are facilitators of learning. Therefore, they should not spend time fixing technical

difficulties with students’ personal devices in the classroom. Teachers should educate and

provide guidance on how to use the device, but are not responsible for technical support.

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CHARGING DEVICES

Students should come to school with their device fully charged. If a student needs to

charge their device, it will be up to the classroom teacher to decide if they can or not.

Allowed DevicesAllowed Devices

Students are allowed to bring a MAXIMUM of 2 of the following devices:

Kindle Kindle FireNintendo dsiAndroid Smart PhoneiPhoneNookWireless Capable Mini-LaptopWireless

Capable LaptopiPadiPod TouchOther Tablet

Student ResponsibilitiesStudent Responsibilities

Students Will...

•bring their devices to school fully charged. only use headphones and earphones when directed by school personnelnot use any technology to harass, threaten, demean, humiliate, intimidate, embarrass or annoy fellow students or others in their community. This unacceptable student behavior, known as cyber bullying, will not be tolerated. and will be subject to disciplinary action.store their personal devices in appropriate areas (book bags, lockers, etc.)

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Devices cannot be used, unless directed by school personnel. Students must immediately comply with teachers’ requests to shut down devices or close the screen. Students must put away DEVICES when directed by teachers. Students should not use devices in bathrooms or locker rooms.

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Universal Statement across the district for:

Eyes on the Teacher

““Hands Up”Hands Up”

this means that students should raise this means that students should raise both hands and look at the staff both hands and look at the staff

membermember

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Universal Statement across the district for:

Put Your Device Away

““X-Out”X-Out”

this means that students should put this means that students should put their devices away.their devices away.

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Students are NOT ALLOWED todownload apps at school

Teachers should NEVER say to a student “you HAVE to have this app.”

Encourage students to download apps at home prior to coming to school.

Provide a list of apps that you would encourage parents to download for their child. But do not

make it mandatory.

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