Technology Information
BYOD Classroom Etiquette
We will discuss and practice electronic device etiquette, prior to any personal device use in the classroom. A few of the most important things to remember:
* students will only use a device when their teacher has given permission and must stay on task
* students will not give another student their personal device or passwords
* all devices should be charged prior to being brought to school, otherwise please bring a cord with you
We will discuss and practice electronic device etiquette, prior to any personal device use in the classroom. A few of the most important things to remember:
* students will only use a device when their teacher has given permission and must stay on task
* students will not give another student their personal device or passwords
* all devices should be charged prior to being brought to school, otherwise please bring a cord with you
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
We are a BYOD campus and devices are highly encouraged! Here are some common questions:
What if my child's device is stolen or damaged? What recourse can I take?
Students bring electronic communication devices to school at their own risk, just like any other personal item. The district will not be held responsible if an electronic device or other item is lost, stolen, or misplaced.
I don’t have my own electronic device to send with my child to school. Will my child be penalized or miss out on instruction?
No! It is not mandatory for students to bring a device, even if they do own one. When electronic devices are used to enhance learning in the classroom, students without a personal device will be provided access to an appropriate district-owned device based on availability or provided with an alternative way of completing the assignment. Keep in mind that learning can be enhanced greatly for the entire class even if only a handful of students have a device!
Is it required that my child use the Dripping Springs ISD wireless? Can my child use our 3G or 4G service?
It is absolutely required that all students use the district filtered wireless. The filtered wireless school connection will allow your child access to educationally related materials and the age appropriate web sites.
How will my child be using their device?
Devices will be utilized daily in many different ways. They can read, research, write notes & stories, and collaborate in their Google Drive account. They will play games that go along with our unit of study, practice targeted skills, and create presentations. How much and how often they use their own device will depend on what they have on their device. Click on the Class Apps button for the list of apps often used in class:
We are a BYOD campus and devices are highly encouraged! Here are some common questions:
What if my child's device is stolen or damaged? What recourse can I take?
Students bring electronic communication devices to school at their own risk, just like any other personal item. The district will not be held responsible if an electronic device or other item is lost, stolen, or misplaced.
I don’t have my own electronic device to send with my child to school. Will my child be penalized or miss out on instruction?
No! It is not mandatory for students to bring a device, even if they do own one. When electronic devices are used to enhance learning in the classroom, students without a personal device will be provided access to an appropriate district-owned device based on availability or provided with an alternative way of completing the assignment. Keep in mind that learning can be enhanced greatly for the entire class even if only a handful of students have a device!
Is it required that my child use the Dripping Springs ISD wireless? Can my child use our 3G or 4G service?
It is absolutely required that all students use the district filtered wireless. The filtered wireless school connection will allow your child access to educationally related materials and the age appropriate web sites.
How will my child be using their device?
Devices will be utilized daily in many different ways. They can read, research, write notes & stories, and collaborate in their Google Drive account. They will play games that go along with our unit of study, practice targeted skills, and create presentations. How much and how often they use their own device will depend on what they have on their device. Click on the Class Apps button for the list of apps often used in class:
Why do we encourage digital learning, innovation, and digital leadership?
Click the picture below, then on each dot to be taken to a relevant article or image!
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has reconsidered "screen time" constaints:
Gizmodo.com's article
From one of many Common Sense Media's articles:
Common Sense Media identifies four main categories of screen time:
Article and TEDxYouth Talk
"Digital access is the ability to connect, collaborate and learn with the world."
Digital Citizenship- by kids, for kids
http://www.digcitkids.com/
DigCitKids Pledge
http://www.digcitkids.com/digcitkids-pledge.html
From the CL&I's Website:
"Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship- We all want to keep our students safe and secure while still allowing them to use the internet as an important tool for learning, creating, and collaborating. It is essential that students receive guidance and clear expectations for safe, responsible online behavior at home and at school. For information about protecting your child while on the internet, and strategies for teaching responsible internet use, try these informative sites...
Net Cetera is a website dedicated to internet safety. There is a specific section with resources specifically designed for parents.
PBS Kids has a creative, fun way to teach internet safety to kids using an interactive game with a space theme.
Google's Be Internet Awesome is in the form of a game. It is another motivating strategy for getting kids to intreract with the safety concerns and learn good digital citizenship.
Common Sense Media offers lots of great parent resources. I use it all time myself. Check it out!"
Gizmodo.com's article
From one of many Common Sense Media's articles:
Common Sense Media identifies four main categories of screen time:
- Passive consumption: watching TV, reading, and listening to music
- Interactive consumption: playing games and browsing the Internet
- Communication: video-chatting and using social media
- Content creation: using devices to make digital art or music
Article and TEDxYouth Talk
"Digital access is the ability to connect, collaborate and learn with the world."
Digital Citizenship- by kids, for kids
http://www.digcitkids.com/
DigCitKids Pledge
http://www.digcitkids.com/digcitkids-pledge.html
From the CL&I's Website:
"Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship- We all want to keep our students safe and secure while still allowing them to use the internet as an important tool for learning, creating, and collaborating. It is essential that students receive guidance and clear expectations for safe, responsible online behavior at home and at school. For information about protecting your child while on the internet, and strategies for teaching responsible internet use, try these informative sites...
Net Cetera is a website dedicated to internet safety. There is a specific section with resources specifically designed for parents.
PBS Kids has a creative, fun way to teach internet safety to kids using an interactive game with a space theme.
Google's Be Internet Awesome is in the form of a game. It is another motivating strategy for getting kids to intreract with the safety concerns and learn good digital citizenship.
Common Sense Media offers lots of great parent resources. I use it all time myself. Check it out!"