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What is the purpose of BYOD?
ECMS BYOD is available to students to support learning, enhance instruction, and provide the best possible outcome for student learning. -
How is BYOD going to be useful to the students and teachers?
BYOD allows for students to learn the way they live. BYOD is available to students to support learning, enhance instruction, and provide the best possible outcome for student learning. BYOD empowers each student to be a responsible citizen of the 21st century. BYOD supports our school mission. -
What devices can be used in ECMS BYOD?
East Cary Middle School defines “devices” as privately owned wireless and portable electronic devices that can be used for wireless Internet access, word processing, image/video capturing, sound recording, reading, and information transmitting. No particular or specific device is endorsed or required. -
Is an iPod touch, ereader, or an older smartphone useful as a BYOD device?
Any privately-owned wireless device could be used as a BYOD option. -
If a student doesn't have a device, what do they do while those that have one are using their devices?
Students without devices either will be provided a device to use while in class or will be paired with a group. No one will be penalized for not bringing a device! BYOD is not designed for a 1:1 ratio. Teachers are designing instruction that is collaborative in nature and school owned devices are being used to supplement if needed. Classroom instruction is designed for 1:3 computer to student ratio rather than 1:1. If technology is used to enhance and enrich a lesson the teacher will make sure devices are equitable throughout the lesson. As part of the pilot, teacher teams from each school are learning about the capacity of different devices. Focus is on building instruction that uses technology as a tool rather than a delivery system for instruction. -
Will teachers maintain a list of students that have devices so that they know exactly how many school devices they need for the students that do not have one in each of their classes?
There is a school wide database that all teachers will have access to indicating which students are "BYOD Approved”. -
Who decides when students use BYOD?
BYOD will be used for instructional purposes only. Teachers will communicate to students when BYOD is appropriate. -
Can students share devices?
Students understand they are prohibited from using any student’s device other than their own. It is clearly written in the contract that students are responsible for their own device(s). -
How do students sign up for BYOD?
Students and parents will sign the ECMS BYOD contract and return to their homeroom teacher. -
Can the contract be accepted with addendums and modifications?
No. Student/Parent contracts are only accepted as written. Modifications are not permitted. -
The contract mentions a Wake policy. Please provide a link to that policy so we know and understand what we are 'signing.'
Policy Code 3225/4312/7320 Technology Responsible Use: This policy governs the use of WCPSS electronic information resources and defines students' proper conduct and responsibilities while using WCPSS electronic information resources. The entire policy can be located here: https://boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=wake_new#&&hs=194197
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How can you ensure that students are not texting and are appropriately using their device?
Teachers will monitor student use of devices. -
Can I continue to use my e-reader without a BYOD signed Contract?
No. BYOD rules apply. -
What happens if a device is lost or stolen?
By allowing a student to bring a device to school, the parent assumes liability for any damages or theft. Because BYOD is a privilege and not a requirement, you are responsible for your own device. School administration will investigate the issue and follow student conduct policy if needed. Students take full responsibility for their devices. Personal technology should not be left on campus before- or after-school hours. Situations involving loss or theft will be dealt with on a case by case basis depending on the circumstances. Your parents may want to insure your device, and if you are purchasing a new device, you may want to purchase the extended warranty. -
What network is BYOD?
Schools that are a part of the pilot have a separate network SSID. -
What technical support is provided?
Students will be responsible for troubleshooting their own devices. -
What happens if students misuse their devices?
BYOD is a privilege. There will be consequences if you are not following proper BYOD classroom procedures. -
How do I access the internet?
Your teachers will tell you how to access the Internet, or you may ask in the Media Center. For BYOD, you will be using a different network than the one typically used by WCPSS. -
My concern is the students know the network password now. Will this be changing so students will be forced to login to student log in?
At this time the Lunenburg Wifi password will not be changed. Students will be required to sign in on their personally owned devices to the WAKE-BYOD Wifi during school hours. -
Can BYOD devices charge at school?
ECMS is not responsible for providing facilities to charge devices; devices are expected to be charged at home and put away after the battery loses its charge. Devices that have been charged at home should have enough battery life to last during the school day. Not every class will be using devices every day. -
Can students bring portable chargers?
Yes, as long as it does not require electricity. -
Do I need to pay for any special applications or programs for my device?
WCPSS will be providing Google accounts with Google Apps for Education for all students. Most other tools will be web-based and should not cost anything. -
Do they students use Chrome/Google browser on their devices?
There is no "required" browser for BYOD. Any browser the student chooses to use on their device for researching information on the internet is up to the owner of the device. -
Can students be on their 3G/4G network before and after school hours?
While on school grounds, students should be on WAKE-BYOD WiFi.
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When may I use my device?
You may use your device before or after school, during lunch, and when your teacher asks you to use it in class. Your classroom teacher is the one who determines whether or not you will be needing your device during his or her class period. -
Why can't I use my 3G/4G network during school?
The wireless network provided by ECMS and WCPSS has security and filters that make internet access safer and purposed for learning.
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Can students read on or use their devices during lunch in the cafeteria?
During lunch, the cafeteria is a no device zone. It is important for students to eat and interact with their classmates and not be distracted by technology.
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If I have stored some of my work on my student drive (H) at school, how do I access it from home?
You cannot access work at home from your student drive (H - identified by your student number). However, if you store your work in your Google Drive, you will be able to access it from any computer anywhere.