Building Blocks for Classroom BYOTThe Regina Catholic School Division Bring Your Own Technology policy is designed to give each classroom teacher options in how they implement and utilize this opportunity in the classroom.
When a teacher is considering BYOT as a classroom option, there are four steps that should be followed to ensure a successful implementation (Nielsen and Webb, 2012). Click on each step below for resources and suggestions. |
#1. Review Acceptable Use Policy
#2. Set Classroom Management Procedures and Expectations
#3. Teach Digital Citizenship Safety and Etiquette
#4. Plan Lessons and Activities with Students (5 C's)
Finally, Dr. Tim Clark (2012) puts together a plan with 5 principles that all teachers should model on the first five days of a BYOT implementation. These principles put into practice the steps outlined below. Click here to view the First Five Days of BYOT.
Research and Resources for BYOT
Bring Your Own Device: A Guide for Schools
This article from the Government of Alberta is a complete guide for Bring Your Own Device. It includes chapters on policy, digital citizenship and teacher pedagogy.
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6 Ideas for Administrators Who Want to Lead the Way
The authors of Teaching Generation Text share how administrators can be leaders with cell phones to model best practice.
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Mobile for Learning: What you Need to Know
Edutopia has a great booklet called which outlines a variety of tips, tricks, and practices related to BYOT.
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BYOD LiveBinder of Research and Resources
This livebinder has articles gathered from around the net that offer a variety of perspectives on BYOT.
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BYOD K-12 BlueprintThis website has a collection of downloadable resources related to Bring Your Own Technology. Challenges, scenarios, teacher readiness checklists, and case studies as well as presentations can be found on this resource.
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