TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
Our new BYOD initiative at Shallowford Falls Elementary
WHAT IS BYOD?
WHY IMPLEMENT BYOD?
We at Shallowford Falls have recognized an urgent need in adopting this practice in order to move our school into the 21st century. Our hope in moving forward with this initiative is to accelerate the learning process by incorporating technology that is already familiar to the students to create new and innovative lessons. Under the guidance of a teacher, students will be able to take their technology to the next level with pre-approved apps, websites, and software.
Research has shown an extraordinary amount of advantages to adopting technology in schools starting at a young age. Below are some of the encouraging insights that have motivated this initiative:
Promotes collaboration and team building
Prepares students for a future in a tech savvy world
Creates a meaningful, authentic experience
RESOURCES
POTENTIAL CONCERNS
Q - How do you prevent children from texting and doing what they are not supposed to?
A - How often and whether a child gets to use a device is at the teacher's discretion. Being allowed to use a smart phone in the classroom is a privilege not a right. If a child is caught misusing their technology, the privilege will be revoked.
Q - My family does not have the financial resources to provide a smart device for our child. How will they be able to keep up with the rest of the class?
A - We understand that not everyone will have the same kind of access to these new technologies. Therefore, the school has decide to dedicate some funding to create a tech library that will allow children to check out technology for projects as well as use them in the classroom when needed. It is our responsibility to make sure all students get the same opportunity in learning.
- Please feel free to contact the school with any additional comments or concerns -