Device Neutral Assignments - DNA
DNA for a BYOD Classroom
Why Device Neutral Assignments
There will be many different devices in your classroom with BYOD such as tablets, smartphones, laptops, and 'netbooks' along with the school's computers. The operating systems will vary with Windows, Apple, Blackberry, and Android devices. Device neutral assignments and activities will work best for all students and will allow them to use their device of choice. Students will be the most familiar with their own device's capabilities.
Some Ideas for Creating Device Neutral Assignments...
- Allow choice of product
- Co-construct success criteria
- Use generic descriptions
- Suggest cross-platform services
- Group students pruposely
- Use the classroom technology
Application Neutral Assignments Examples
About Author
Cristin Kennedy is a veteran educator of the Cobb County School District, Georgia. She has experience teaching middle school science, 4th grade, and gifted education K-8, as well as being a Learner Support Strategist who supported school improvement plans and provided professional development to many classroom teachers.
As an experienced instructional technology specialist for over the last 18 years, she is currently supporting all the West Cobb schools (22+) in addition to other county initiatives related to technology.
Cristin is responsible for facilitating the integration of technology into each school’s instructional program by supporting teachers, librarians, and instructional partners, as well as being involved in program planning and implementation of all district initiatives that pertain to technology integration.
Email: cristin.kennedy@cobbk12.org
Website: http://kennedyttis.weebly.com/
Location: Glover Street Southeast, Marietta, GA, United States
Phone: (770) 426-3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CobbCountySchools
Twitter: @cristin_kennedy
More Ideas and Resources
BYOD blogs
http://kate.murraystate.edu/tick/
http://kbakerbyodlit.blogspot.ca/
Teaching with Technology Resources