cell phones in the classroom – oh, my!

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