University of Puerto Rico Aguadilla Campus

English Department

B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)

Kevin Ramos Miranda

EDPE 4005 L01

April 22, 2016

Introduction

On this research we are going to see what is B.Y.O.D. and for what it is used in class. We

will see why is good and excellent this program and how the student development have been

affected positively. We will see some lists that will demonstrate what the students are taking in

middle school and high school. Not all the devices see in stores and markets are for all students

so there a list of things that will tell the parents what it is the perfect device so students will use

them in class. We also will see what material they cover while they are using their devices, some

material are only exclusive for one school only. And it’s secure to let the students using internet

in their classroom? We will see what measures they school takes so they student haves a safe and

educational usage of their device in class.

B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)

The definition of B.Y.O.D. is to bring their own device to class for educational purpose.

Students will use their devices responsibly in class, under the supervision and direction of a

teacher or staff member working in a B.Y.O.D. classroom. The technology on its own will not

improve the skill of the students, only the technology can help the student improvement when is

combined to the instructions and skills from a skilled staff or teacher in the area of technology.

This program had been implemented in the last 2 years and had been spreading from a 22% to a

56%. B.Y.O.D. had showed that in high schools had a rise on grades by 84% and on middle

school a rise on grade by 74%. Now they are having the opportunity to add this type of program

on Pre-K through third grade so they can experience the teaching with technology.

Why personally owned devices work best:

Students are usually experts with the device they have, and customize it to their

learning needs.

Students can use it to learn anytime, anywhere.

Students can collaborate with their peers after school, about their school work.

Student-owned devices are typically more up-to-date than those schools provide.

School-owned devices are expensive and can be hard to sustain.

Which devices to choose for the student? Not all devices work the same way to all

students. The parents must consider this points before giving his child a device:

1. Grade and/or subject area

2. How the technology will be used in the classroom-teacher recommendations

3. Your child/teen’s learning preferences

4. Comfort with the device

5. Price

While the technology is added to the class curriculum the teacher is open to add more

resources to their lesson plan by adding more digital resources. Students can access web-based

content, resources, experts, research and collaboration tools that would be difficult without

B.Y.O.D. Strategies regarding mobility in districts encompass professional development for

teachers on the use of mobile devices and apps for instruction (88 %), the use of student-owned

devices in the classroom (83 %), and encouraging the use of mobile apps for instruction (81 %).

Two thirds of districts provide mobile apps for student use and have structures in place to

physically protect district-owned devices.

Some of the ways that students can learn by using their devices on class:

Middle/High school assessment:

Accessing websites/research

Photography and video creation

Document and presentation creation/editing

Curriculum-based games/apps

Wikis, blogs, podcasts

Note-taking

Office productivity e.g. spreadsheets (high school)

Vocabulary development (middle school)

Calculation/graphing activities

Online manipulatives/simulations

Project enhancement

Planner/calendar

Maps

Polling

Video conferencing

On the wireless accessibility the students are obligated to use the board’s wireless

network, which they will access while they are inside the school area. They are not permitted to

access their private data to search on the web while the students are in class. The network will

filter any app or web page that the student’s access, this is to prevent the student to access

inappropriate web content while they are logged on at school.

The students are going to live in a world that the technology is necessary so they can do

some works or assignments regularly. They need to use the technology safely, effectively,

ethically and respectfully.

Conclusion

In conclusion I will use this method to give my classes. First, it is safe because the system

haves a program that forbid them to access web pages or games or apps that are not pertinent to

the class. Second the percent of students that are participating in this program are learning better

and having better way that only using the traditional way of teaching. And it open me doors in

which I can expand my lesson plan by using technology integration in the class.

Reference:

Anonimus. (2016, February 15). BYOD Bring Your Own Device. Retrieved from Peel district

school board: http://www.peelschools.org/aboutus/21stcentury/byod/Pages/default.aspx

Schaffhauser, D. (2016, February 15). Report: Most schools delivering BYOD programs,

training teachers in mobile devices usage. Retrieved from The journal:

https://thejournal.com/articles/2014/03/27/report-most-schools-delivering-byod-

programs-training-teachers-in-mobile-devices-usage.aspx

Wainwright, A. (2016, February 15). 20 pros and cons of implementing BYOD in schools.

Retrieved from securedge network: http://www.securedgenetworks.com/blog/20-Pros-

and-Cons-of-implementing-BYOD-in-schools