Cell Phones in the Classroom – Oh, my!
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Cell Phones in the Classroom – Oh, my!
Why? Today’s teens are “connected” Prepare students to take charge of their
own learning Prepare students for real world Makes more sense to teach students how
to use appropriately rather than “ban and ignore”
To provide additional access and extend the learning environment
Why not?
E-Rate and CIPA requirement to filter student access to Internet
Equity Inappropriate behaviors such as cheating
and sexting Theft, loss, and breakage
Benefits Outweigh Challenges
Research Other Divisions National, State, and Local Educational
Technology Plans
Discussion Students, parents, teachers, and school
board members Superintendent Principal and ITRT Instructional Team Leaders
Establish Student Network
Separate wireless network for personal devices
Firewalled Limited bandwidth
Establish Guidelines
The Plan
Pilot at high school 2011- 2012 Review after first semester Amend policies Present to school board Present to faculty Letter to parents
Revised Acceptable Use Agreement Use of Personal Mobile Internet Devices
Students at Harrisonburg High School may bring personal mobile internet devices to school to use as educational tools. The use of these devices during instructional time will be at the teacher’s discretion and only for instructional purposes. All use must adhere to the Acceptable Use Agreement and Guidelines for the Use of Student-owned Electronic Devices.
Improper or prohibited activityo accessing the Internet with personal computers or other mobile
internet devices other than by using the division secure wireless network
Mobile devices are more than cell phones.
Apps are more than Angry Birds Calendar Calculator Timers Readers Graphs Dictionary Camera
Google Earth Math Tools Seismometer Translators News Maps Notes
It’s all about the BEHAVIOR
Cheating “Sexting” Distractions Viewing inappropriate content Sending inappropriate content
Teachable Internet
Safety Moment!!
Important Things to Remember
Instructional Use Teacher decides when and how they can
be used Must use our network for Internet No distractions Deal with behavior Equity
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER
Have students access blocked site on their phone.
Allow students to use devices for personal use in classroom.
Plan an activity that uses technology without have school technology available.
Letter to Parents Students must obtain teacher permission and the use must
support the instructional activities. All use must adhere to Guidelines for Use of Student-
owned Devices and the Acceptable Use Agreement. Students must turn off and put away an electronic device
when requested by a teacher. Students may use their personal electronic device before
school, at lunch, and after school in adult supervised areas only as long as it does not create a distraction or disruption for others in the area. If an adult asks a student to put his/her electronic device away, the student must comply.
Students are NOT permitted to use their personal electronic device to access the Internet by any manner other than connecting through the secure wireless network provided.
Resolving Issues
E-Rate and CIPA requirements:Students are NOT permitted to use their
personal electronic device to access the Internet by any manner other than connecting through the secure wireless network provided.
Resolving Issues
Equity: Teachers must ensure that school technology
is available when they plan an activity that uses technology.
HHS has 2 labs of 20 iPods, 2 labs of 20 iPads, 3 mobile labs of laptops to supplement desktop computers and labs
Resolving Issues
Inappropriate Behaviors Focus is on the behavior and not the
technology.School administrators will provide support and
discipline for inappropriate behaviors.
Resolving Issues
Loss, theft, breakageA student who brings their own device to
school is personally responsible for it. Any damage and charges related to the use of the device is the responsibility of the individual. District technicians will not support, service, or repair any equipment that does not belong to the District.
Lessons Learned
Reduce discipline referrals for use of cell phones
Need to establish clear expectations early – students, teachers, administrators, parents
Earlier and more staff development to consider appropriate use
PR
Review
Received input from staff, parents, students, and technology staff.
Main concern – Distraction/Disruption Uses:
NotesResearchDictionaryOrganizerCalculator
CalendarGoogle DocsWork at home and schoolFaster than handwriting
Changes
Created “Student” networkOnly available at high school
Changes