BYOD (BYOT) and Classroom
Management in Secondary Ed.
Dr. Steve Broskoske
Misericordia University
Coming to “Terms” with BYOD
• BYOD: Bring your own device.
• BYOT: Bring your own technology.
• 1:1
Terms refer to students bringing
technology to use in school vs. relying on
school-provided devices and allowing
students to log onto the school’s network.
Benefits of BYOD
• Increases tools available for use in the
classroom:
– Research, Apps, Google Docs (and forms), Web
tools, back channel, collaboration, wiki
contributions, polling, QR codes, quizzes.
• Students learn to use technology they already
own and regularly use.
• Ensures more current technology at a lower
cost to taxpayers.
4 Models of BYOD
1. Ready-to-use model: Students place personal
device in right hand corner of desk. Device is
“ready to use” if necessary, in sight of teacher,
not used unless directed/needed.
2. Guided model: Students leave personal device
in back-pack or locker unless teacher has
requested devices be brought into the learning
environment. Teacher guides student use of
device during classroom activities.
LaMaster, 2011
4 Models of BYOD
3. Local use only model: Students instructed
not to use web or printing (network) tools in
class, but may use locally stored tools such as
electronic text or note-taking software. This
model requires heightened awareness as
wireless access will be available everywhere
in the building.
4 Models of BYOD
4. Personal goals model: Students have free
access to personal device – how and when
they use the device is determined by the
student. Students have clear understanding
that personal devices are to be used for
activities related to the educational process.
Debriefing on Models
• Local use only model
• Personal goals model
More management needed
• Guided model
Student independence
• Ready-to-use model
Challenges to BYOD
• Classroom management (the obvious!).
• New pedagogy requiring new skills on part of
teachers.
• New ways to learn for students.
• Requires use of new and different applications
(vs. PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Practical/technical issues.
– Power access, battery issues, ability to connect to
network.
• New ways to cheat.
Challenges to BYOD
• What happens if…
– A student’s device is stolen?
– A student forgets to bring a device?
– A parent refuses to allow a student to BYOD.
– A family cannot afford to buy a device?
– Students, having extended access to devices,
experience increased cyberbullying?
“Acceptable Use”
Policies in the Making
• “Students are responsible for good behavior
on school computer networks just as they are
in a classroom or a school hallway.
Communications on the network are often
public in nature. General school rules for
behavior and communications apply (see
Board Policy 3200). The network is provided
for students to conduct research, complete
assignments, and communicate with others.
Code of Conduct Statement
Bellingham Public Schools, OR
“Acceptable Use”
Policies in the Making
• “Access to network services will be provided
to students who agree to act in a considerate
and responsible manner. Use of the network
resources must be in support of educational
goals.”
Code of Conduct Statement
Bellingham Public Schools, OR
Current State with BYOT
• Realize that we are in the experimental mode
with 1:1.
– Little research exists.
– Little experience in classroom management.
– Little research indicating increased
educational benefits due to BYOD.
– Little experience implementing
acceptable use policies.
In the Future
Device time-out. Please
put your device away.