+What issues need to be addressed when considering the use of mobile devices?

Please answer the survey question at:

http://goo.gl/yAnZa

+Welcome to our 3rd Instructional Technology Leaders Group Meeting for 2011-12 Local and State updates

Using and Managing Mobile Devices in the Instructional Setting Panel Discussion Pros/Cons of BYOD Board Policies and AUPs Using mobile devices effectively to support learning

+Feb. 1 – National Digital DayCheck out http://www.digitallearningday.org for details. Michigan partners include: MEL, REMC Association of Michigan, MACUL, MVU, MDE, & MAME

Sample events: M.O.R.E. Lesson Plan Contest (2/1/12 – 2/29/12), Michigan’s kick off event at Donley Elementary in East Lansing

Local events?

+ Upcoming Statewide Events February 9, 2012 – REMC SAVE Technology Show Off

FREE one-day technology showcase event for all Michigan educators (lunch included)

Register online at www.solutionwhere.com/inghamisd/cw/showcourse.asp?1900

March 7-9, 2012 MACUL – Grand Rapids

May 2, 2012 – Day of Discovery Statewide PD at Wayne RESA FREE all day event, includes lunch .5 SBCEUs option (you will need to pay $10 if you want the SBCEUs)

Register online at www.resa.net

Second Annual 4T Virtual Conference (sponsored by U of M School of Education) – May 19-22, 2012 FREE virtual sessions Earn up to 20 hours (2.0 SBCEUs) Register online at http://4tvirtualcon.soe.umich.edu/?page_id=27

+Using and Managing Mobile Devices in the Instructional Setting

+1996

nobody even knew what a mobile operating system was

bulky heavy computers just to access the Internet

no smartphones

no talk about the future of mobile operating systems

+Wireless Devices

+Wireless Technology

+Wireless Technology

+Cloud Computing

data processing and storage happen outside of device

+School Budget Cuts

+Outdated Technologies

+The Future is Mobile

Laptops

Netbooks

Tablets

eReaders

MP3 Players

Cell Phones

+Panel Discussion

Kevin Galbraith – Director of TechnologyWayne Westland Schools

Sherry Weiser – Director of TechnologyWoodhaven Brownstown Schools

Hear from your perspective …..Curriculum, classroom teacher, media specialist….

+Discussion Topics

Briefly describe the mobile learning initiatives in your district.

Issues identified (from survey)

Where do you start when you are considering using mobile devices in the classroom?

Do you allow students to bring their own mobile devices to school for instructional purposes? If so, what policies have you implemented?

Discuss pro/cons of BYOD vs. school supplied devices

+Next Meetingsat Wayne RESA

Mar 30, 2012 - Digital Citizenship

Apr 27, 2012 - Creativity