Wireless Classrooms,Mobile Learning,

and BYOD

Coming 2013-2014

Pearland ISD

What’s It All About?

It isn’t about students learning all new programs and devices,

but allowing students to use what they know,

share what they know,

andlearn to discover

what they don’t know.

From BYOD: What We're LearningA Haiku Deck by Johnny Bevacqua

Some phrases to know…

What is a wireless environment?

An environment in which technology allows an electronic device to exchange data wirelessly over a computer network

Wi-Fi

Pearland ISD’s wireless network

Teachers and students will have a wireless network called “BYOD” available while in school

Students will use their school login to access the BYOD network

The BYOD network includes filtered Internet access, just as if the students were logging into a school computer

It is part of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) that students will use this network while in school

What is mobile learning?

Learning that happens when the learner takes advantage of the learning opportunities offered by mobile technologies

Wi-Fi allows for mobile learning

“Bring Your Own Device”

Students will be allowed to bring their own devices to use during assignments

The goal is to allow teachers and students to work and learn together in a technology-rich environment

What is BYOD?

Preparations/Plans

in Pearland ISD

Point of Concept (POC):GT Academy opened in August 2011 with a wireless network, enabling the BYOD program

Pilot:Sablatura Middle School and Pearland Jr. High West became fully wireless in fall of 2012 and began BYOD in January 2013

Preparation for Wireless

District Plan:All Pearland ISD campuses will be wireless by November 2013

Plan for Wireless

How does this affect the

classroom?

The curriculum will not change…

…simply the options for different methods

to teach it.

DNA for BYOD‘Device Neutral Activities’

GOAL:Change the media, not the content.

Use mobile learning in their classroom to allow students to use devices during instruction (at teacher discretion).

Model safe use of Internet and devices

Actively monitor students and device

Share cool apps and Web tools

Teachers will:

Notify students ahead of time to on when to bring devices

Set up ground rules or a Digital Classroom Contract

Set Expectations for work/participation before getting

started

Pair or group students with like devices to assist each

other

◦ (Apple users, Android users, etc.)

Devices on desktop at all times

In the Classroom:“Ask 3 Before Me” motto

Be good digital citizens Use technology for instructional purposes

only Sign new district AUP Understand consequences associated with

improper use of devices Learn and use virtual

desktop

Students will:

Do I need to buy a wireless device?No. It is merely an option.

If I do buy a wireless device, should I buy a certain kind?No. BYOD activities will be DNA (device neutral activities). Mobile learning devices are a very personal decision and can range anywhere from an old cell phone with no data plan that has wireless capabilities to the newest tablet or laptop.

Will my child suffer if I do not buy a device?No. BYOD activities generally fall into two categories: ◦ Group activities◦ Individual preference for acquiring knowledge

Questions you may have…

Going before the Board of Trustees in June Highlights

◦ Web filtering◦ Monitored use of network◦ Expectation of school network use◦ Use of Web 2.0 tools◦ Student responsibility of personal property◦ Videos/photos◦ Digital citizenship

The New Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Go over the new AUP with your child

Discuss your expectations as a parent◦ Data plans◦ Care of devices at school◦ Pictures/videos

The Parent’s Role

Click our button on the District’s home page!

Resources

Feel free to contact us!Christy Foster

fosterc@pearlandisd.orgEducational Technology Manager

Pearland ISD

Still have questions?