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

aaron.chute@sturgeon.ab.ca

780.973.3301

Thank you for coming!

Questions?