All Discussions Tagged 'BYOD' - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T23:10:33Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=BYOD&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBYOD Good or Bad?tag:www.classroom20.com,2014-04-11:649749:Topic:10071602014-04-11T01:56:27.282ZJoseph Schoolshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JosephSchools
<p>I know you might be torn on whether a BYOD program would be good or bad for schools. Let me tell you a few reasons why I think BYOD would be good. I will also bring in some critiques that I would have an answer for.</p>
<p>Critiques</p>
<p>1) Bringing PCs into the classroom would create compatibility issues with Apple that is already used in most schools. -Yes this is true that some compatibility issues will exist, but PC lovers will have to take the extra time to test there stuff before…</p>
<p>I know you might be torn on whether a BYOD program would be good or bad for schools. Let me tell you a few reasons why I think BYOD would be good. I will also bring in some critiques that I would have an answer for.</p>
<p>Critiques</p>
<p>1) Bringing PCs into the classroom would create compatibility issues with Apple that is already used in most schools. -Yes this is true that some compatibility issues will exist, but PC lovers will have to take the extra time to test there stuff before bringing it into the classroom. Otherwise it may be time to upgrade to a Mac.</p>
<p>2) Upgrading to a Mac is outrageously expensive. Well you are right! But here is the thing about Macs, if you take care of them they will last forever. I have friends who still use the first generation Macbooks. Meaning it is over 10 years old. With that being said I would take the money and invest in a Mac I have gone through PCs in less than 2 years most of my life not because of dropping them but because of outdated hardware, motherboards failing and other technical issues. While I understand the Apples still have issues as well, they are much less. Even an outdated Mac is still going to be better than a PC.</p>
<p>3) My school doesn't have a lot of technological stuff. Well here's the deal, prepare for the future! Grants are being given out by the government for new technology to be introduced into the classroom every year. Until your school gets the technology having the device will greatly help you. Not only is it a vast resource of information but also you can still teach from it in the mean time. Plus it will help with organizational issues.</p>
<p>Why BYOD will be beneficial</p>
<p>1) You can't bring your Desktop Mac home with you everyday. If you leave something on the computer without emailing yourself or getting the file before you leave you either have to drive back to school or get there extremely early the next day. Having the laptop that you can bring to and from work freely helps alleviate some of those problems.</p>
<p>2) Work from home. No more late hours in the school trying to prepare for that lesson tomorrow because you can't get your stuff from your person laptop to the schools'. You can put more effort into the project because you aren't trying to rush home to see your wife/husband and kids.</p>
<p>3) Those who don't have a device will want one. When this happens teaching effectiveness "should" go up when used properly. Changing styles of learning and styles of teaching keeps it interesting for the students. </p> 74% of Educators Support the Use of Technology in Schoolstag:www.classroom20.com,2013-02-25:649749:Topic:9147362013-02-25T18:23:20.480ZAngela Smithhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AngelaSmith
<p>According to a survey, 74% of educators support the use of technology in schools. What ed tech is essential to your classroom? <a href="http://owl.li/i22Y3">http://owl.li/i22Y3</a></p>
<p>According to a survey, 74% of educators support the use of technology in schools. What ed tech is essential to your classroom? <a href="http://owl.li/i22Y3">http://owl.li/i22Y3</a></p> Cell Phones for Literacytag:www.classroom20.com,2012-08-16:649749:Topic:8626622012-08-16T16:16:45.932ZWillyn Webbhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/WillynWebb
<p>Willyn Webb</p>
<p>: Colorado Christian University, Colorado Mesa University, Delta Opportunity School</p>
<p>Co-Presenter Name(s): Lisa Nielsen, DOS students</p>
<p>Area of the World from Which You Will Present: Delta, Colorado</p>
<p>Language in Which You Will Present: English</p>
<p>Target Audience(s): Educators grades 5-12</p>
<p>Short Session Description (one line): Texting is a free tool to support student engagement and achievement in reading and writing.</p>
<p>Full Session…</p>
<p>Willyn Webb</p>
<p>: Colorado Christian University, Colorado Mesa University, Delta Opportunity School</p>
<p>Co-Presenter Name(s): Lisa Nielsen, DOS students</p>
<p>Area of the World from Which You Will Present: Delta, Colorado</p>
<p>Language in Which You Will Present: English</p>
<p>Target Audience(s): Educators grades 5-12</p>
<p>Short Session Description (one line): Texting is a free tool to support student engagement and achievement in reading and writing.</p>
<p>Full Session Description (as long as you would like): Cell phones are a terrific tool to support student engagement and achievement in reading and writing. In fact, “Children who are heavy users of mobile phone text abbreviations... are unlikely to be problem spellers and readers, a new study funded by the British Academy has found. The research*, carried out on a sample of 8-12 year olds over an academic year, revealed that levels of “textism” use could even be used to predict reading ability and phonological awareness in each pupil by the end of the year.” (Plester & Wood, 2009). Also, “…a new study from California State University researchers has found that texting can improve teens’ writing in informal essays and many other writing assignments” (Miners, 2009). In this section we’ll explain how teachers doing just that by using cell phones in the way they are most commonly used among youth -- for texting and group texting.<br/> Texting<br/> Our students are reading and writing more than ever. In the 21st century, this reading and writing often takes place through the lightening fast thumbs of teens. Although some parents and teachers complain that text messaging is ruining the language, research is showing that it is, in fact, a benefit to students phonemic awareness, spelling, and use of words (Yarmey, 2011; Plester & Wood, 2008, Malson & Tarica, 2011; Fresco, 2005; Dunnewind, 2003; Miners, 2009; McCarroll, 2005; Elder, 2009). When we rethink and revision what is happening when our teens and tweens text, all sorts of learning possibilities emerge.<br/> <br/> Ideas for the Classroom<br/> Texting has become the shorthand of the 21st century. When writing first drafts, allow students to draft on their phone or laptop if they choose and use text abbreviations to get their thoughts down. Encouraging the quick, free flow of ideas in a format they prefer can help young writers capture, compile, and create new ideas. These can be translated as they edit and revise resulting in a final draft that is written in standard language.<br/> Translate difficult passages of poetry, classic literature, or even content heavy textbook passages into textese in order to aid students interactions with the material and understanding. The result is great summaries.<br/> Have students use texting to journal or answer each other’s discussion questions. When the audience changes to others then their peers, have them use standard English, which educates about writing for a particular audience.<br/> Text Talk: Biology<br/> "I never see this with hands," is not an uncommon response when teachers see all the text messages received when asking students to text in answers like meanings of words, phrases, concepts, intent, etc. Texting has increased student's confidence and allowed them to participate without embarrassment.<br/> <br/> Group Texting<br/> Through the ease and time saving means of group texting, educators can connect with groups of students for many literacy activities such as vocabulary development, questions about assigned readings, polls, or summaries. Tools like Celly (<a href="http://cel.ly">http://cel.ly</a>) provide a code for students to text in and become part of a group, no personal numbers are shared. All texts sent and received are documented on the website. This adds structure and documentation to communicating with students through the reading and writing of text messages.<br/> <br/> Ideas for the Classroom<br/> To encourage homework reading, a teacher sends out a critical thinking question to the students in the evening and reads their responses the next day (phone or computer) and records grades.<br/> Put students in cooperative learning groups and have them interact and discuss questions through an open group chat. The teacher then reads the chats within the Celly site. The teacher gets to be a part of every group and every student has a voice.<br/> Have students set up a Celly for themselves and use the @me feature for easily taking notes, writing questions, or making connections while reading at school or on the go.<br/> <br/> Text Talk<br/> Teachers know the benefits of cues and questions to activate prior knowledge, in school, however, class time is short. This can leave little time to cue students, ask questions, or discuss prior knowledge. Unfortunately, there is often little to no wait time. With the introduction of free group texting services, this can change. A teacher can group text for a cue or a question before school to morning classes and at lunch to afternoon classes. This can really help students come to class aware of the lesson content and ready to learn more while making learning time as efficient as possible.<br/> <br/> <br/> References<br/> <br/> Dunnewind, S. (2003, April 29). Generation text: Teens ‘IM lingo evolving into a hybrid language. Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service. Retrieved from <a href="http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20030412&slug=immain12">http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20030412&slug=immain12</a><br/> <br/> Elder, J. (2009, October 27). Teachers putting texting to use. Charlotte Observer. Retrieved from <a href="http://www.newsobserver.com/2009/10/27/159701/teachers-putting-texting-to-use.html">www.newsobserver.com/2009/10/27/159701/teachers-putting-texting-to-use.html</a><br/> <br/> Fresco, A. (2005, October 31). Texting teenagers are proving “more literate than ever before.” The Times. Retrieved from <a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/article584810.ece">www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/article584810.ece</a><br/> <br/> Malson, G. & Tarica, E. (2011). Textese gr8 training 4 poets of 2moro. Retrieved from <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/5606638/Textese-gr8-training-4-poets-of-2moro">http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/5606638/Textese-gr8-training-4-poets-of-2moro</a><br/> <br/> McCarroll, C. (2005, March 11). Teens ready to prove text-messaging skills can score SAT points. Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved from <a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/0311/p01s02-ussc.html">www.csmonitor.com/2005/0311/p01s02-ussc.html</a><br/> <br/> Miners, Z. (2009, October 29). Could texting be good for students? [Web log post] U.S. News. Retrieved from <a href="http://www.usnews.com/blogs/on-education/2009/10/29">www.usnews.com/blogs/on-education/2009/10/29</a><br/> <br/> Patton, G. (2010). Children 'more likely to own a mobile phone than a book'. Retrieved from <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/7763811/Children-more-likely-to-own-a-mobile-phone-than-a-book.html">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/7763811/Children-more-likely-to-own-a-mobile-phone-than-a-book.html</a><br/> <br/> Plester, B. & Wood, C. (2009). Exploring relationships between traditional and new media literacies: British preteen<br/> texters at school. Retrieved from <a href="http://www.britac.ac.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/14">http://www.britac.ac.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/14</a><br/> <br/> Yarmey, K. (2011). Student information literacy in the mobile environment. Education Quarterly. Vol 34 No.1. Retrieved from <a href="http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolum/StudentInformationLiteracyinth/225860">http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolum/StudentInformationLiteracyinth/225860</a></p>
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