Students are already taught about photo permissions and are instructed not to take photos unrelated to instructional purposes. This would remain the policy in BYOD classrooms.  Current standards will not be compromised with BYOD.

Each teacher will continue to lesson plan as usual and will inform students when devices will and will not be needed. A method of communication between school and home as when to bring devices will be established by each homeroom. Devices will only be used for educational purposes, to support teaching and learning. They will not be allowed to be accessible during any other times or locations around campus.

The BYOD wireless access has the same firewall protection as the wifi already being used at Lacy. Staff will also continue to model and teach safe and ethical use of tech tools. Personal data plans will not be permitted to be used while on school grounds.

WCPSS has set up a separate WiFi network specifically for BYOD devices.

Teachers and WCPSS personnel will not be allowed to troubleshoot devices.

Students will store their devices in their book bags or in a designated location in the classroom.  The devices will be locked when a teacher is not present.

Baucom 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.

Baucom BYOD is available to students to support learning, enhance instruction, and provide the best possible outcome for student learning.