STUDENT OWNED

DEVICES IN THE CLASSROOM

By Jesslynn and Kyle

OBJECTIVES… What is a student owned device? Finding a happy medium. If classrooms allow student owned

devices what policies and rules would change?

Cellphones in class: Pros and cons Laptops and iPads: Pros and cons IPods and music devices: pros and cons

WHAT IS CLASSIFIED AS A STUDENT OWNED DEVICE? Devices that students bring from an

outside source into the classroomCellphone (iPhone, smartphone,

etc.)IPad or tablet deviceLaptop IPod, MP3

IF YOU ARE GOING TO ALLOW THE DEVICES YOU NEED TO FIND A HAPPY MEDIUM BETWEEN:

Making sure students are protected from inappropriate communications and materials on the internet and as well as students and teachers to being able to access the many resources the internet offers.

CHANGES THAT ARE BEGINNING TO TAKE PLACE….

PAST TO PRESENTSchools used to use a very strict blocking and filtering program but it is now slowly evolving where it is the students responsibility to learn how to properly use the internet and take responsibility for their online behavior.

This orientation has changed because the internet allows the classroom to communicate in many new ways. Things like: Blogs Wikis Youtube Google Docs Teachers now use these resources because they are so easy to access for most students with internet, as well as a way to communicate between classmates and the teacher.

In some districts AUPs or Acceptable Use Policies are starting to be updated and changed from “ acceptable use”, to “responsible use” policies.

IN GROUPS OF 3-4 ANSWER THE FOLLOWING….1. Do you think cellphones should be

allowed in the classroom? What is the reasoning?

2. Do you think personal laptops or iPads should be allowed in the classroom? What is the reasoning?

3. Do you think iPods should be allowed in the classroom? What is the reasoning?

CELLPHONES IN THE CLASSROOM

Depending on the school district they might:

Forbid cellphones Limit the use of cellphones (lunch and breaks) Making use of the cell phones for instructional

classroom purposes.

What was your high school like growing up?

Risks associated with cellphones in class:

Cyber bullying Sexting Cheating on exams/tests Inappropriate use of the camera/video camera

IF CELLPHONES ARE ALLOWED IN CLASS SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO AS A TEACHER: Phones must remain on silent or vibrate The phone remains face up on corner of

desks Calls from family members are only to

be accepted during class If caught using the phone

inappropriately the teacher should have a policy or rule set up, it could be that they lose it for the rest of the day or to get it back their parents have to come pick it up.

IN CONCLUSIONS FOR CELL PHONES IN CLASS

Pros Cons

1.Instant communication

2.Enhanced learning3.Memory aids4.Calendar5.Voice notes

1.Distractions2.Cheating3.Theft4.Illicit pictures

LAPTOPS AND IPADS IN CLASS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhKxhPWCUUg

Like the cell phone a laptop or iPad can have positive and negative effects in a classroom. Things like distractions and inappropriate use are the key concern but if all students bring their own devices the pros and cons go way deeper then that.

Pros Cons

1. Can lead to motivation to learn, independent research, and better student discussions.

2. It can bridge the digital divide, not all students can afford laptops but if the school can provide the student with one while in class they can keep up to date.

3. Allow direct access to internet so doing projects becomes easier.

4. More cost effective then library books.

5. As a teacher you can see students work and progress.

1. If the school does not set strict rules then the laptops become more of a toy and not a learning tool.

2. If students are bringing and using school laptops theft can rise because students can steal them.

3. Becomes easier for students to plagiarize.

4. The internet can give false information when students are working on papers and projects , but books are usually very reliable in the information they are giving.

5. Only some students can afford laptops and some schools cannot provide every student with their own device.

IPODS IN THE CLASSROOM

Nowadays most students have an IPod or some music device. Most classroom teachers do not allow these devices in the class but there are positive and negative consequences. IPods do so much more then just play music but have apps that can do almost anything.

Pros Cons

1. Some students find that the music calms them allowing to focus on school work.

2. Something to do during down time or riding the bus.

3. Can be used to record class lectures for review.

4. Calculator, dictionary, etc. are all apps that can help the student while doing work.

5. Some students think it makes them more social because they get to share the types of music they listen to with a friend (two separate headphones).

1. Students get distracted and do not pay attention to the teachers lesson.

2. Students can download and bring inappropriate pictures and songs that can be offensive to other students.

3. Can be used to cheat on exams.

4. Can be a target for theft.5. Students disengage and

become less social with the class.

6. Would rather listen to the music and play games then focus on work.

7. Can be a distraction to other students around them.

IN CONCLUSION…

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http://cellphones.lovetoknow.com/Cons_of_Cell_Phones_in_School

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