Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD | Posted on August 16, 2013
7 Myths About BYOD Debunked is an informative article from THE JOURNAL and useful to school administrators or technology directors looking to implement BYOD in their districts.
Everything Teachers Need to Know About BYOT is an excellent planning guide from Converge Mag.Com.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD, iPad, iPod Touch/iPhone, Keyboarding, Mobile Learning | Posted on June 14, 2013
10 Terrific Tips for Typing on a Tablet is a nice guide on the Blue Skunk blog.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Apps for Learning, BYOD, Mobile Learning | Posted on April 22, 2013
School Fuel provides customized app and resource libraries aligned to Common Core Standards helping schools deliver the right apps to the right students at the right time – on any device. At launch, School Fuel provides nearly 1,000 free curated iOS and Android applications. Participating schools have immediate access to this quality app library and can easily add additional apps and digital learning resources to share with students.
Schools using the popular Google Apps for Education solution can install a free version of School Fuel from the Google Apps Marketplace.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD | Posted on April 12, 2013
Bring Your Own Device – Policy Livebinder has some fabulous resources for school districts wanting to make the move to BYOD.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in 1:1 Computing, BYOD | Posted on April 3, 2013
Common Sense Media 1:1 Planning Guide
Rolling out a 1-to-1 technology program can be a daunting task for any school or district. After talking to some of the most forward-thinking 1-to-1 administrators and teachers, we’ve got the inside scoop … and we’re here to share it with you!
1-to-1 Essentials offers the guidance you need in order to proactively, rather than reactively, address issues that schools commonly face when going 1-to-1. We encourage you to explore, customize, and choose the resources that will best support your school community.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD | Posted on March 18, 2013
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): Why It’s A Good Idea has several ideas for consideration in preparing for a Bring Your Own Device Program.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD, Classroom Management, Copyright/Creative Commons, Digital Citizenship, Getting Organized, Internet Safety, Mobile Learning, Parent Conferences, Social Media, Technology Planning | Posted on February 27, 2013
Here is a nice collection of parent permission slips for technology use put together by Vicki Davis on Cool Cat Teacher blog. Several are excellent to modify for middle and high school students.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD, Mobile Learning | Posted on February 18, 2013
50 Shades of Mobile has a list of 50 resources to use with mobile learning including separate sites for mobile phones, iPads, and BYOT.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD | Posted on January 14, 2013
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD, Technology Planning | Posted on January 7, 2013
Here are two thorough and well thought out guides for districts planning a bring your own device policy.
Making BYOD Work in Schools – Three School Districts That Have Figured it Out
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD, iPod Touch/iPhone, Mobile Learning | Posted on January 7, 2013
44 Smart Ways to Use Smart Phones in Class We all know our students have a smart phone in their pocket. This article gives some great ideas for harnessing the power of this technology in your classroom.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD, School System Resources, Technology Help, Technology Planning | Posted on December 6, 2012
Project Red is a research study on the implications of technology in learning and student achievement. In addition, there are resources available for all school stakeholders on implementing change through 1:1 technology implementation.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Adminstrative Tools, BYOD, Digital Textbooks, eReaders - Kindle, Technology, Technology Planning | Posted on May 10, 2012
The Digital Textbook Playbook is a guide to help K-12 educators and administrators begin building rich digital learning experiences for students in districts across the country. The playbook offers information about determining broadband infrastructure for schools and classrooms, leveraging home and community broadband to extend the digital learning environment, and understanding necessary device considerations. It also provides lessons learned from school districts that have engaged in successful transitions to digital learning.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD, Student Response Systems, Web 2.0 | Posted on February 23, 2012
Socrative.Com Socrative is a smart student response system that empowers teachers to engage their classrooms through a series of educational exercises and games via smartphones, laptops, and tablets. There is an informational video with more details. Looks like a great idea for BYOD classrooms.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD | Posted on February 8, 2012
Cybraryman Collection of BYOD Resources
Students Have the Technology: It\’s Time We Let Them Use It
St. Mary\’s Mobile Learning Page of Resources
Article: In Cash Strapped Schools Kids Bring their own Tech Devices
Article: It is Time for Schools to Seriously Consider BYOD
Article: Schools Increasingly Turning to Mobile Devices in the Classroom
Chart for Parents – Which Device is Best for my Child?
The Mobile Native Blog: Case Studies, Videos, and Acceptable Use Policies
Reading Schools to Pilot Bring Your Own Device Program
Bring Your Own Device Issues with Amazon Kindle Fire
Article: 7 Myths About BYOD Debunked
Livebinder – Collection of Articles on BYOD
Livebinder: BYOD Information and Tools for Productivity
Some Thoughts on BYOD – Microsoft UK Blog
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD, iPod Touch/iPhone, Mobile Learning | Posted on February 8, 2012
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD | Posted on November 15, 2011
7 Myths Debunked About BYOD is an informative article from THE JOURNAL by Lisa Nielson. Good reading for schools and districts contemplating a BYOD policy change.
Bring Your Own Devices: How Do You Do It? is an article from Ed Tech Sandy blog.