BYOD/BYOT Implementation Plan

For
10th Grade English

Ms. Audra Youngblood, Teacher1

Griffin High School
Griffin, Georgia

1 Ms. Audra Youngblood is not a teacher at Griffin High School.

implementation plan.

This is solely used for the purpose of this

BYOD Agreement
As new technologies continue to change the world in which we live,
they also provide many new and positive educational benefits for
classroom instruction. To encourage this growth, Griffin High School
permits you to bring your own device (BYOD).
Definition of Device
For purposes of BYOD, device means privately owned wireless and
portable electronic hand-held devices that can be used for word
processing, wireless Internet access, image capturing/recording, sound
recording and information transmitting/receiving/storing, etc. Please
note that PSP devices will not be supported by our wireless network;
therefore, they should not be brought to school.
Your childs teacher(s) will provide well-structured classroom activities,
aligned with the GPS and Common Core Standards, and derived from
highly researched web sites that will support and enhance student
learning. As part of the BYOD network, sound safety nets are already in
place to limit Internet access. Additionally, teachers will monitor
student use of technology closely using LANSchool or some other
appropriate monitoring system, as they do now with our laptop and
desktop computers. Students who are unable to bring their own
technology devices will have ample access to our schools technology
devices when available. Our purpose is to enable students to use
technology to enrich their learning, while teaching appropriate use and
etiquette. As such, we welcome our parents to visit our classrooms to
see and participate in the exciting learning opportunities taking place!
Security and Damages
GHS is not liable for any device that is stolen or damaged.
Responsibility to keep the device secure rests with the individual
owner. To minimize loss of devices, students are encouraged to charge
their devices at night at home, and to not leave them unattended or to
charge at school. Also, parents are encouraged to enable location
tracking or to install tracking software on devices in case a device is
misplaced or stolen. We recommend that skins (decals) and other
custom touches are used to physically identify your device from others.
Additionally, protective cases for technology are encouraged.
Please review and sign the BYOD agreement between teachers,
parents, and students. No student will be permitted to use personal
technology devices unless the agreement is signed and returned.
Agreement
Students and parents participating in BYOD must adhere to the Student
Code of Conduct, as well as all Board policies, particularly Internet

Acceptable Use (AUP) and Internet safety. Please mark each statement
to indicate your agreement with the policies and expectations:

* Required
First Name *
_______________________________________________
Middle Name *
_______________________________________________
Last Name *
_______________________________________________
Academy *
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Consumer Science

Fine Arts

Freshman

STEM
First Period Teacher *
_______________________________________________
Students take full responsibility for their devices. The school is
not responsible for the security of personal technology or for
providing technical support. Personal devices cannot be left on
campus before or after the school hours. *
Enter your initials to acknowledge agreement.
_______________________________________________
Devices should not be used during assessments, unless
otherwise directed by a teacher. *
Enter your initials to acknowledge agreement.
_______________________________________________
Students must immediately comply with teachers' requests to
shut down devices or close the screen. Devices must be in
silent mode and put away when asked by teachers. *
Enter your initials to acknowledge agreement.
_______________________________________________
Students are not permitted to capture, transmit or post
photographic images/videos of any person on campus for
personal reasons or to be posted on public and/or social
networking sites. *
Enter your initials to acknowledge agreement.
_______________________________________________
Students should make every effort to charge devices prior to
bringing them to school. Students can also bring in chargers if

needed. Please label both pieces of equipment but should not

leave them unattended while charging. *
Enter your initials to acknowledge agreement.
_______________________________________________
To ensure appropriate network filters, students will only use
the BYOD wireless connection in school and will not attempt to
bypass the network restrictions by using 3G or 4G network.
This is imperative! Non-compliance will result in loss of the
ability to bring personal devices to school for a period to be
determined by the school. *
Enter your initials to acknowledge agreement.
_______________________________________________
Students understand that bringing devices on premises or
infecting the network with a Virus, Trojan, or program
designed to damage, alter, destroy, or provide access to
unauthorized data or information is in violation of the AUP and
will result in disciplinary actions. The school district has the
right to collect and examine any device that is suspected of
causing problems or is the source of an attack or virus
infection. *
Enter your initials to acknowledge agreement.
_______________________________________________
Students realize that processing or accessing information on
school property related to hacking, altering, or bypassing
network security policies is in violation of the AUP and will
result in disciplinary actions. Students can only access files on
the computer or Internet sites which are relevant to the
classroom curriculum and suggested by a teacher. *
Enter your initials to acknowledge agreement.
_______________________________________________
Due to infrastructure, students realize that printing from
personal devices is not available at school. *
Enter your initials to acknowledge agreement.
_______________________________________________
Students understand that as soon as the device enters the
building, it can be used for educational purposes only. Devices
will be used only during lessons and only as an educational
resource. *
Enter your initials to acknowledge agreement.
_______________________________________________
Students and parents understand that devices should not be
used for personal texting. If students need access to their
parents during the day, they will need a teachers assistance
to contact the parent via phone or email. Students also

understand that texting between peers for non-educational

purposes is not permitted. *
Enter your initials to acknowledge agreement.
_______________________________________________
Violations of these rules may result in disciplinary action,
including the loss of a users privileges to use the schools
information technology resources. Further discipline may be
imposed in accordance with the Boards Code of Conduct up to
and including suspension or expulsion depending on the
degree and severity of the violation. *
Enter your initials to acknowledge agreement.
______________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________Date:
_________________

PLATFORM
The platform that will be the most appropriate in my classroom is
Google Drive. Students are constantly submitting research papers,
PowerPoint presentations, and other assignments. Instead of having a
stack of paper sitting on a table, all submissions will be electronic.
ACCOMODATIONS
All computers at school will have Google Drive, and they will have
Google credentials to log in. Students will have ample amount of time
to work on the assignment during school hours.
STUDENT IDENTITY
Individuals will share the document with only me so I can make
comments on their work.

Partners and teams will be able to share their work together in a

folder so they can all communicate effectively. A time stamp will
be required.

APPLICATIONS FOR LESSONS

The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition By William Strunk, Jr.
By Gunvanta Patel

The Elements of Style (1918) (aka Strunk & White), by

William Strunk, Jr., and E.B. White, is an American
English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most
influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar
and usage, and often is required reading and usage in
U.S. high school and university composition classes.
The original, 1918 edition of The Elements of Style
detailed eight elementary rules of usage, ten
elementary principles of composition, a few matters of
form, and a list of commonly misused words and
expressions.

The Apostrophe Song

By Cool Rules Pty Ltd
Teach the rules about apostrophes using the song that
became an Internet sensation in 2010. Choose from
rock, hip-hop, pop/dance or acoustic musical styles.
Test your students skills and progress using race
against the clock multiple-choice quizzes.

Spelling Practice: Commonly Confused and Misspelled Words

Quiz - learn, improve and test your grammar and spelling skills
By Always Icecream & Clever Dragons

The Spelling: Commonly Confused Words app lets

you practice the correct spelling of over 100
frequently misspelled or confused words such as
"you're" versus "your" or "aunt" vs "ant" in a fun and
interactive quiz format.

Practice English Grammar

By Cleverlize GmbH
Improve your English grammar now with more than
1000 questions, 750+ flashcards and 100+ games.
Learning by doing & tracking your progress!

MobiLibs
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MobiLibs App features include:
Interactive platform for unlimited game play for
children and adults
Save option allows users to share their silly stories
with friends and family
Interactive fill-in the blank type-pad and hints help
to educate and entertain simultaneously
20 funny and engaging stories with tons more
coming!

Using I and Me Fun Deck

By Super Duper Publications

This App is simple to use each student looks at
an illustration and either reads the prompt or
touches the screen to listen to the prompt and
answer choices. The student then responds by
touching his/her answer. Move to the next card by
sliding the card currently on the display screen to
the side.