BYOT @ ARMS Bring Your Own Technology ARMS Media Committee
2012
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Henry County BYOT Policy Please watch this short video to learn
more about the Bring Your Own device movement.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSXyfX8AB
hA&feature=related
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Agreement Form and Protocol for the use of Technology
Technology Continues to change the world we live in. It provides
many new and positive educational benefits for classroom
instruction. Henry County School students may now bring their own
technology to school.
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Definition of Technology Technology is defined as privately
owned wireless and /or portable electronic hand held equipment
Includes, but is not limited to, portable information technology
systems that can be used for word processing, wireless internet
access, capturing,/recording, sound recording and information
transmitting/receiving and storing etc.
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Internet and Security and Damages Only the school internet can
be accessed while on campus. Personal devices can not be used to
access outside internet service (3G and 4G Service and hotspots)
Responsibility to keep the device secure rests with the individual
owner Henry County schools is not liable for any stolen device or
other damages that may occur while on school property. Stolen or
damaged device will be handled through the administrative office
similar to other personal artifacts. It is recommended that devices
be customized in order to physically identify device Protective
cases are recommended.
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Student Agreement The use of technology is not a necessity, but
privilege A student does not have the right to use a laptop, cell
phone, or other electronic device while at school. Abused
privileges will be revoked Students and parents/guardians
participating in BYOT must adhere to all Board policies Technology
must remain in silent mode while on school campus and school buses
Technology may not be used to cheat
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Student Agreement Technology may not be used for non
instructional purposes (No personal phone calls, no texting)
Technology may not be used to record, transmit or post photographic
images or video of a person, or persons on campus during school
hours or activities Technology may only be used to access files on
computer or internet sites which are relevant to to classroom
curriculum. Games are not permitted.
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Students acknowledge that: No attempts will not be made to
bypass the filtering system The school district has the right to
collect and examine any device that is suspected of causing
problems or was the source of an attack or virus infection. Access
to save information on the student drives or Henry county school
networks will not be permitted. Printing from personal laptops to
Henry County printers will not be possible. Personal technology
must be charged prior to bringing it on school property and must
run off its own battery while at school. Charging technology will
not be allowed.
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Signing the Policy Device Information Sheet Receiving a Sticker
Instructional Signs ARMS Protocol for BYOT
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ARMS BYOT Classroom Sign POWER ON
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ARMS BYOT Classroom Sign POWER OFF
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Questions? More Information? ARMS Media Committee Ms. Carter
Mr. Sheriff Ms. Wiggins