Surviving a BYOD Implementation - ISTE 2017

Surviving a
Implementation
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Director of Professional Development
Texas Computer Education Association
diana.benner@gmail.com
@diben
DIANA BENNER

In the next 90 min...
Discuss Important
Considerations for
Implementing BYOD
Identify the
Advantages &
Disadvantages of
BYOD
Examine Policies
& Procedures for
BYOD

BYOD is also sometimes know as BYOT (Bring Your
Own Technology).
It refers to the practice of allowing
students to bring their own mobile
devices to school that are capable
of connecting to the Internet and
can include everything from laptops
to tablets to smartphones.
You Say BYOT, I Say BYOD

1. BYOD deepens the
digital divide.
2. Teachers must be in
control in order for a
BYOD to be successful.
3. BYOD will result in
lessons geared toward
the weakest device.
4. BYOD will necessitate
the standardization of
apps and software
across all devices.
5. A BYOD implementations
takes lots of planning.
Which of the following is/are myths regarding BYOD?
Share the number and your reasoning.
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A New Vision
Source: https://youtu.be/LkiRWTJYPS0

Advantages
& Disadvantages

1. Learners are more engaged in connected classrooms
2. Increased opportunities for introverted students to participate
3. Cost savings for schools
4. Variety of ways for students to produce and present work
5. Students more likely to remember their device rather than their pencils
6. Taking away a device is a powerful deterrent/consequence for
misbehavior
7. Allows for students and teachers to swap roles
8. Encourages choice of educational tools/apps
9. Provides opportunity to teach responsibility for devices, along with
digital citizenship
Advantages

1. Increased professional development costs for faculty and staff
2. Increased digital divide amongst ‘have’ and ‘have not’ students
3. Apps/tools not common to all platforms
4. Potential for increased parental concerns over ‘safe use’
5. Increase possibility of theft at school
6. Potential damage to device
7. Unwillingness of teachers to take risks trying BYOD
8. Device seen as status symbol – peer pressure for certain apps
9. Greater chances of plagiarism
10.Technical infrastructure not capable of meeting influx of wireless
devices
Disadvantages

BYOD
Implementation

1. Examine Educational Objectives
2. Develop a Team
3. Engage the Community
4. Develop the Physical Infrastructure
5. Develop Policies
6. Build Curriculum
7. Consider Devices
8. Provide Ongoing Professional Development
9. Provide Additional Teacher Support
Planning for BYOD
Source: The K-12 BYOD Blueprint - http://goo.gl/jjN7gM

District Policies &
Compliance

Rules for tools
don’t make
sense.
Rules for
behaviors
do.

Responsible Use Policy
• Dynamic
• A guide, not a wall
• Reflects the community that it serves
and provides for real world uses and
collaboration
• Promotes effective, productive, and
instructionally sound uses of digital,
networked, and abundant information
environments
• Provides safe digital environments for
learners
• Instills safe practices and habits among
the learning community
• Proactive education
Acceptable Use Policy
• Static
• Provides safe digital environments
for learners by saying “NO” to most
ideas
• Ignores the community it serves and
prevents real world uses and
collaboration
• Stifles innovative uses of technology
for teacher and student
engagement
• Promotes safe practices through
vicarious experiences
• Promotes status quo

Respect Yourself: Students will use technology resources
productively and responsibly for school relate purposes. Students will
be polite and use appropriate language, and students will consider
the information and images that they post online.
Protect Yourself: Students will be safe online and will safe guard all
personal details, contact detail, or schedule of activities for
themselves or anyone else. Students will secure their account
credentials and will notify a teacher immediately if they receive a
request for personal identifiable information.
Sample Responsible Use Policy Statements

• A list of devices that won’t be allowed
• A waiver of liability (so school and district aren’t responsible
for the device being lost or stolen)
• Clear statement that device must be on school Wi-Fi
• Clear statement regarding what kinds of resources students
will have access to on their devices
• Clarification of teachers’ roles, making clear that teachers are
not the tech support for every gadget
• A separate BYOD agreement listing specific rules for use
Items to Include in a RUP for BYOD

• Procedures outlining when devices can be used
• Procedures related to teachers, parents, and students
• Clear statement that use of a BYOD device requires the student's
adherence to the school or district’s responsible use policy
• Equity of access - Students without a personal device may be
provided access to an appropriate district-owned digital device for
instructional purposes as needed.
• Clear description of the procedures students must follow in order to
obtain access with their device
• Provide statements of clear consequences for student failure to
follow the school or district’s responsible use policy and BYOD
guidelines
Create a BYOD Handbook

CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act)
If you are receiving federal E-rate funding on telecommunications
services, your school must be in compliance with CIPA, which means
your Internet content has to be filtered so that students are protected
from inappropriate material.
• Any school-owned computer/device must be filtered, whether it is
used on campus or off, or used by an adult or student
• Any personal-owned computer/device must be filtered if using school
or library Internet access
US Federal Laws & Regulations

COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)
• Applies to the online collection of personal information of children
under the age of 13
• Requires parental consent for the online collections of information
FERPA (Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act)
• Protects the privacy of student records

1. Does your Responsible Use Policy cover student-owned
mobile devices?
2. Is your BYOD usage policy consistent with other policies
(Responsible Use, Student Handbooks, Board Policy) in
your district?
3. Has your district attorney reviewed it to be sure it is
adequate?
4. Are you in compliance with relevant regulations?
5. Is your Internet content filtered sufficiently?
Policy Considerations

Groups | Topics
1 – Infrastructure
2 – Devices
3 – PD
4 – Curriculum
5 – Class Management
Group Instructions
1. Discuss your topic as it relates to planning for BYOD
– What is your topic about?
– Why do schools need to consider it when
implementing BYOD?
2. Discuss the guiding questions for your topic
3. Draw a sketchnote that depicts what your group
discussed and what suggestions you have for schools
implementing BYOD
4. Select a volunteer in your group to report out to the rest
of the group about your group’s discussions and
sketchnote

Sketchnoting
How to Get Started with Sketchnoting - http://goo.gl/2hPJlB
The term sketchnoting describes the style of visual note-taking
that has become popular at tech conferences in the past few
years. Sketchnoting is not just an attractive way to take notes, it
can improve retention and learning.

Infrastructure

Opening school doors to student and staff devices will create
heavy demands on your network infrastructure.
• Will the network be able to handle large a number of devices
simultaneously, for example, at the beginning of class periods
when students log on to the network at the same time?
• Will students be able to rely on network access 24/7?
• How will you ensure enough bandwidth to handle multimedia
applications?
Network Considerations

Also consider that BYOD brings with it a host of security concerns,
including data protection and compliance with the Children’s
Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
• How will you protect student information and avoid data security
conflicts?
• How will you protect your network from viruses and malware?
• Will students be protected from unsolicited email and
inappropriate sites?
• How will you monitor Internet usage?
Security Considerations

What suggestions do you have for
schools implementing BYOD?

• Bandwidth, bandwidth, bandwidth
• Check with your provider to see if scalable bandwidth is possible
(and cost)
• Segment networks into guest and repositories of services
• Be prepared to throttle student and teacher network activity to ensure
support of high-priority activities
• Apply for eRATE funds to assist with infrastructure upgrades and
security
• Possibly block specific activities at specific times of the day
• No magic formula – you have to monitor
• Budget for…and then add some!
Infrastructure Suggestions

Devices

Although mobile devices offer many advantages, such as anytime—
anywhere learning, there may be times when students need to use a
computer to access district programs not supported by mobile devices.
• Will you open the door to all types of mobile devices? Or do you set
minimum standards?
• How will you know what type of devices students have or will bring?
• How will students access files that teacher give them that are not
supported on their mobile device?
• Are the applications students will be using device agnostic?
• How will students use district software programs that require a
computer?
Mobile Devices

Schools that implement BYOD programs must also provide mobile
technology solutions for students who do not have their own device,
and they must support the mix of the school’s technology with the
students’ own devices.
1. How will you provide for students who don’t have a mobile device?
2. Will you consider a program that allows for purchasing or leasing
school-owned devices, including costs for upgrading, repairing, or
replacing the devices regularly?
3. Will you seek out donation programs for new and used equipment?
School-Owned Devices

• Survey students/parents to get an idea of type/number of devices
• Survey teachers to identify their use of specific devices
• Only allow devices that can be inspected by admins
• Discuss with content departments the integration of devices in curriculum
and lessons
• Start collecting device specific resources
• Wifi only? Device with data package?
• Plan on surge of new devices after summer and Christmas
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Device Suggestions

Professional
Development

Without proper planning, implementation, and professional
development, BYOD may not live up to its expectations.
Simply inviting students to bring their own devices into school does
not raise achievement; rather, it’s how teachers choose to
implement the devices that can determine if a BYOD program
succeeds or fails.
Providing Professional
Development

• How will professional development plans be developed and
carried out?
• How much time will you spend providing teacher training?
• Do teachers have time built in their schedule for collaboration
with other teachers about tech issues and/or BYOD
implementation? If not, will you consider it?
• Are there outside professional development opportunities
teachers can attend or you can bring to your school?
• Is there staff in place to deliver professional development?
Professional Development
Considerations

What suggestions do you have
for schools implementing BYOD?

• PD will make or break your BYOD implementation
• Include students (when possible) in teacher PD
• Provide PD in as many methods as possible
• PD must be where the learning occurs (campus-based, throughout
the day, modeling/coaching, etc.)
• Ongoing and sustained (not a one time event)
• Expectations tied to PD (not a ‘sit and get’)
• Locate your trail blazers and have them
pilot your BYOD – the next year they’ll be
vital as curriculum developers and trainers
• Budget for…and then add some!
Professional Development Suggestions

Curriculum

Students will bring their own devices if the curriculum (and staff) supports
their use.
• How does technology support the curriculum?
• Is the district curriculum built to incorporate BYOD? If not, who will build
the curriculum?
• Do teachers have access to coaches, who will work with teachers and
administrators to support BYOD implementation in the classroom?
• Will teachers build online sites that can be accessed through each
student’s mobile device?
• Will assignments be posted online?
• Who will train students on Internet safety, search strategies, copyright,
and netiquette? Will this be built into the curriculum?
Building Curriculum

• Start a repository for curriculum departments and teachers
to add their projects, lessons, photos, videos, and success
stories (behind firewall?)
• Start simple
• Start slowly
• Solicit samples from trail blazers and highlight their efforts to
integrate BYOD devices
• Refer to this site during PD, faculty meetings, and planning
times
Curriculum Suggestions

Classroom
Management

Teachers may be more comfortable with a traditional technology model,
which offers controlled environments.
• Will you provide ongoing support for staff members who are
responsible for implementing the program and procedures on a daily
basis?
• How will teachers successfully manage a BYOD environment, which
is often uncontrolled and requires effective classroom management
strategies and a greater depth of knowledge about technology?
• What tips and suggestions do you have for daily management of
devices?
• What will the classroom norms and routines be?
• What are the consequences for inappropriate use?
Classroom Management

• Set up guidelines such as:
– Use of a device during the school day is clearly at the
discretion of teachers and staff.
– Students are to put the devices away when asked to do so.
– Clear instructions to students that using devices during the
instructional day is in support of their activities.
• Make clear to students that their use of a device must not
disrupt the learning of others.
• Involve the students in the integration of devices in your lessons.
• Be open to new ideas and new ways of using the tools that
come to your classroom!
Classroom Management Suggestions

Teacher Support

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• Support is different than professional development
• Support is to bridge the PD sessions
• Create clear, user-friendly wiki or Google Site with various supports
• Must be well organized, concise, easy to access
• Involve teachers and students in creating simple video tutorials (no longer
than 5 minutes!)…possibly during an after-school club
• Develop simple way for teachers to request help
• Students will figure ‘it’ out
• You are doomed if you are expecting teachers to figure ‘it’ out
• Ask the teachers what type(s) of support would be most meaningful
• Make support information available to parents and students (where
appropriate)
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Session
PD
Session
PD
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support support
Teacher Support Suggestions

Best Practices

• Listen to others (Twitter: #BYOD, #edtech, #BYOTchat)
• If you cannot attend a conference, see if you can identify BYOD
presenters to go to your school
• Visit a BYOD school or district
• Clearly define BYOD for your district and WHY you want it
• Establish buy-in from teachers/principals
• Establish a committee with a diverse set of stakeholders
• Plan for roadblocks
• Build unity between curriculum and technology folks
• Involve your librarians and technology teachers
• Involve parents as early as possible
• Document your process and progress
Best Practices

Questions

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