BYOD+Policy+Development+-+Middle

Middle School Tech Reps...

After reading the two articles, list ideas that you have about a "BYOD" Policy for your students and school.

What positive things could happen? 1. More student interaction 2. More excited about learning. 3. Being able to navagate better. 4. More prepared for work environment. 5.Can take the place of classroom response system. 6. Better organization(Homework,Calendar, document access, etc.).

From Steve Jobs Jr. (A brilliant 7th grader that knows and loves everything Apple) -- Pros Research requires less lab time and work Teachers can post assignments on their websites Students can learn in the current age of technology Students can have virtual textbooks Students can use what they are so used to using with speed

What barriers do you anticipate? From Steve Jobs Jr. - Cons --- Students can text answers to important assignments Students can get on Facebook with 3G Students can play games How to prevent cons Make studetns put their phones on their desks at all times. Make students have their sounds on.

What are your opinions and ideas about Functionality? Equity? Responsibility?