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History of the District Technology Program at the Middle School Level 

Since 1999, the Walled Lake Consolidated School District has offered an op onal one‐to‐one laptop program, Any me Anywhere Learning  (AAL). The success of this program  is due  in  large part to the support of parents and the Walled Lake community. Prior to the 2012‐2013 school year, parents of students in the AAL program were required to provide a laptop with explicit specifica ons and configura on for school and home use.   

With the rapid changes in technology and the availability of cloud‐based services, we have adjusted our requirements in recent years. There are now more affordable op ons when purchasing a laptop or other device, making par cipa on in the program more accessible.  We have received posi ve feedback from parents and students regarding the changes in the program. 

With this increased flexibility, more and more middle school students bring technology to school for educa onal pur‐poses. Since our goal is for all teachers to integrate authen c use of technology in classrooms, we are expanding our program for the 2014‐2015 school year. 

Technology Use in All Schools 

Technology has become part of our district's  culture  in  all  classrooms. Although Walled  Lake Consolidated  Schools    provides Chromebooks  and desktop computers in all four middle schools, an ever increasing number of students  bring their  own  devices  to  school,  allowing Walled  Lake  teachers  to  remain  at  the  cu ng  edge  of  teaching  curriculum through technology. 

In an effort to build on this growing trend, star ng in the school year 2014‐15, we will expand our Bring Your Own De‐vice program.  A middle school student owning a technology device will be encouraged to bring  it to school regularly for instruc onal and learning purposes.  Enrollment in our Bring Your Own Device program will help our middle schools balance resources and offer equal opportuni es for all of our students. The more students with personal devices, the be er we can implement 21st Century, technology‐rich lessons that support our curriculum. 

Bring Your Own Device Benefits and Op ons 

Today’s employers are looking for the most competent, crea ve, and innova ve people to hire. Students need to de‐velop crea ve problem solving skills and become  intellectual risk takers to prepare for their futures. Having full‐ me access to a personal device as a learning tool gives students more opportuni es to develop cri cal informa onal litera‐cy skills, which can be applied to any learning situa on.  

Students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades will be allowed to bring any laptop that meets minimum requirements (page 2) or any brand Chromebook. A tablet with keyboard is also acceptable, but we find that the mobile pla orms of these de‐vices limit the func onality in some learning ac vi es (page 2). 

 

Enrolling in the BYOD Program for 6th, 7th and 8th Grades 

Parents who choose  to enroll  their children  in  the Bring Your Own Device program at all  three grade  levels will purchase/provide a laptop, Chromebook, or tablet with keyboard for their sons or daughters to use at school and home on a daily basis. Students who enroll in the program commit to bring (or con nue to bring) a personal device for educa onal purposes. If par‐ents choose this op on, they agree to provide a  laptop, Chromebook, or tablet with keyboard  for their children to bring to school each day.  There is no limit to the number of students who can enroll. Families register to par cipate in the program as part of the 2014‐2015 Course Selec on process. This will be a yearly enrollment decision. 

Minimum Requirements 

Students may bring any brand Chromebook. The Chromebook MUST have wireless internet to func on. They may also bring a PC  laptop with Microso  Windows 7 or Windows 8 opera ng system, and minimum 4 GB RAM of memory.  An virus protec‐on is the owner’s responsibility. You must purchase an an virus program and run regular virus scans. We currently allow Ap‐

ple laptops purchased within the last three years. Although iPads and other model tablets are convenient for most purposes, the mobile apps do not provide some of the features needed in class. We will allow these (with an external keyboard a ached) to be used for our program, but want families to understand poten al limita ons. 

 

Frequently Asked Ques ons 

Is there anything I should do before bringing my computer to school? Yes. We recommend you create a restore disk if direc ons are provided by your computer’s manufacturer upon purchase. This will back up the computer so you can restore it to “factory se ngs” if anything goes wrong in the future. You must also install an ‐virus so ware if you purchase a laptop. 

 Should I get the  insurance for my child’s technology device? 

Yes, we recommend it. Very few laptops have been stolen at school over the past 12 years, but we do encourage parents to obtain the  insurance; the  of personal technology devices is not covered by district insurance. 

 Should I get an extended service plan for my child’s technology device? 

Yes, we recommend it.  Accidents happen, computers crash, and viruses can cause havoc.  Please consider adding a service plan when you purchase your child’s technology device, since your child will need a func onal technology device at school each day. 

 Can my child use the same laptop that was used for the AAL Laptop program in previous years (perhaps an older sib‐ling’s)?   

Yes, if it meets the minimum requirements.  Do we need to enroll in the Bring Your Own Device program every year? 

Yes, for scheduling purposes we need a yearly commitment.  

Are there rules and policies that my child and I should know about? Yes, students must comply with the District Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) as outlined in the WLCSD Student Code of Conduct and the BYOD Policy. 

 What if I need more informa on or have ques ons? 

Please visit  www.wlcsd.org/BYOD  for addi onal informa on.  If you s ll have ques ons a er reviewing the web‐site, please contact:  Pam Shoemaker, Technology Instruc onal Coach.  Email: pamelashoemaker@wlcsd.org, or phone: 248‐956‐2027. 

Amy Stasak, Middle School Computer Resource Teacher. Email: amystasak@wlcsd.org. 

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools 

K-12 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy 

 

Introduction: The availability of wireless Internet access and cloud based services in our schools makes it easier than ever for students to bring their own internet connected technology devices to school for educa-tional purposes. In order to access the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ wireless network, students must comply with the District Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) as outlined in the WLCSD Student Code of Conduct and this BYOD Policy. It is important to understand that the opportunity to bring students’ person-al technology devices to school is a privilege and is solely at the discretion of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ staff.   

Device: For the purpose of the BYOD policy, a personal technology device is a privately-owned, wireless electronic device such as a laptop, Chromebook, tablet, or smartphone. Note that this is a district policy, and that the middle school BYOD program has minimum requirements for permitted devices.  

Internet: Student devices may only access the Internet using the District wireless network.  

Security and Damages: The individual owner is responsible for the security and safety of the device. Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and its employees are not liable for any device brought to any facility within the district. Individuals are encouraged to utilize security methods to protect their own devices. The District will not investigate the theft of, or damage to, a personal device.  

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE RULES  

In order for an individual to bring his/her personal technology to a Walled Lake Schools’ facility, the District Acceptable Use Policy and the following BYOD terms must be understood, agreed and adhered to:  

Devices must be placed in silent mode while on school campuses and buses. Devices may not be used to plagiarize or cheat. Devices may not be used to record, transmit, or post photographic images or videos of a person or

persons on school property without prior approval by a staff member. Devices must not be used to transmit content of a bullying nature. Devices must not be used to send messages that violate federal, state, and local laws or any School

Board policy. The school’s network filters must be applied and may not be bypassed. Infecting any Walled Lake Consolidated Schools property with a virus or program that damages, alters,

destroys, or provides access to unauthorized data/information is a violation of School Board policy. This includes bypassing network security policies.

The school district has the right to collect and examine any device. Games are not permitted without teacher permission. Access to school printers is unavailable. Devices must be charged prior to coming to school. Using any device at unauthorized times may result in the loss of privileges.  ______________________________ __________ ______________________________ (student signature) (date) (parent signature) ______________________________ __________ ______________________________ (print student name) (date) (print parent name) 

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There is no separate computer curriculum for theBYOD Program. Teachers incorporate technologyinto the rigorous Walled Lake Consolidated Schoolscurriculum. Student devices are used as tools toenrich and help them learn and understand thecurriculum. The Walled Lake curriculum website ishttp://curriculum.wlcsd.org/.

In June 2010, the State Board of Education adopted the

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as the new standards

for K-12 Mathematics and English Language Arts. These

standards improved upon Michigan's current standards (the

Grade Level Content Expectations and the High School

Content Expectations) by establishing clear and consistent

goals for learning, and allow Michigan to work

collaboratively with other states to provide curricular support

to schools and educators. See more information about the

CCSS here.

To assist teachers as they integrate technology intotheir curriculum, a technology staff developmentweb site has been created. Students will also findthe tips and tutorials helpful.

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It's another great day in Detroit! We began with C. Ed Massey, president of NSBA, speaking on moving educationforward. Jim Bearden then joined us for a presentation on leadership in troubling times. Later this afternoon we'll bejoined by representatives of districts who have beaten the odds to drive great success despite facing variousdifficulties. A full range of clinic sessions and CBA classes are also on tap as we round out the final full day of FallConference.

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