BYOD

What is BYOD?

[Information provided by the FCPS website.  Click to visit the FCPS BYOD website ]
FCPS is dedicated to assist students and staff in creating a digital learning environment. To support this process, students and staff are now able to use their own devices during the school day with appropriate approval. In preparing college and career ready students of today and in the future, FCPS recognizes that students need multiple means of accessing and generating resources that are aligned to learning content. In addition, students need to develop and refine skills in the areas of: digital citizenship, critical thinking, creative problem solving and communication.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to school is one tool that FCPS uses to reach all students allowing them greater access to exceptional teaching and learning. By creating learning environments that allow students and staff to acquire information in real-time and creatively express what they have learned in a variety of ways, we challenge them to use content knowledge to solve real world problems. Using the tools of today, we prepare each child by helping them to realize their potential for success as a global citizen.
Goals of FCPS’ Bring Your Own Device:– Improve student learning by seamlessly integrating the use of technology in schools
– Expand learning beyond the classroom
– Promote greater collaboration and feedback with students, staff and families
– Promote the use of a variety of technology tools and cloud based applications to analyze data and solve problems
– Teach Digital Citizenship through the appropriate, responsible use of technology

Register Your Device!

All students will be asked to register any potential device they will bring to class.  This is a security and safety precaution to benefit the students!  This doesn’t mean the device has to come to school every day, or even at all… but if you THINK this might be a device that will come to our room, it should be logged by completing this form!

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FCPS Policies and Regulations

 

 
Return the Device Permission Form.

 

Mrs. Long’s Classroom Guidelines for BYOD

      Daily Classroom Expectations (Colors) will be clearly posted for students: Green = device usage for educational purpose without needing to ask. Yellow = use device only with permission. Red = no device usage during class time. 

Acceptable Devices and Behaviors

  1. Student possession and use of electronic devices on school property and at school sponsored events on and off campus is a privilege, not a right.
  2. Middle school and high school students may use devices to participate in teacher approved activities and for educational reasons in support of Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) curriculum for instructional purposes, such as keeping track of classroom assignments, research and other related class activities.
  3. Middle school and high school student possession or use of electronic devices during the school day may be permitted if the student and parent/legal guardian accept the terms outlined on the “Device Permission Form” provided by the school. School system staff reserves the right to revoke privileges associated with this use under any of the following conditions:

a)      Disrupts the learning environment or approved school activity.

b)      Poses a threat to academic integrity.

c)      Violates confidentiality or privacy rights of others during the school day as well as during after-school activities or the safe transportation of students.

d)     Electronic devices with camera and recording functions may not be used to take or transfer any image or recording at any time on school premises without teacher permission.

e)      Creates safety concerns.

f)       Violates criminal laws.

g)      Classroom use without teacher permission.

FCPS Theft/Damage Policy:

a)      FCPS is not responsible for theft or damage to the electronic device. Students are encouraged to record a device’s serial number to have available in case of theft, which is a helpful tool when reporting the information to law enforcement.

b)      Students found to be in violation of this regulation are subject to disciplinary action in accordance with FCPS Regulation 400-8 and acceptable use of digital networks and online resources in accordance with FCPS Regulation 400-73.

c)      A school administrator reserves the right to take temporary possession of an electronic device during a student discipline investigation to ensure the integrity of the fact-finding process.

In Other Words…

T.H.I.N.K before you do!   Is it True?  Is it Helpful?  Is it Inspiring? Is it Necessary?  Is it Kind?  

When it comes to social media and devices, inside the classroom or out, the golden rule always applies!  Be smart, do onto other as you would want done onto you.  What you do with social media and electronic devices creates a permanent digital footprint, always act responsibly and use your best judgment so that this may be a positive experience for all!