Right now many buildings are in a BYOD situation. I am one of those this year. Next year I will be 1:1 iPads in 6th grade and might be 1:1 in all grades. Many teachers are facing these same situations. What are some of the pros and cons to both? Is one better than the other? How does is change classroom management? Who is responsible for teaching digital citizenship and internet safety? What responsibility fall on the teachers and what falls on the media specialist? These are just a few of the questions we face as we integrate more technology into our classrooms. Find an artical about BYOD or 1:1 and share your findings. Share your feed back and the link to your artical.
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Simon Barinas
3/1/2015 12:20:54 pm
I found an article in http://www.k-12techdecisions.com. this article talked about how both approaches could be used, in my opinion after reading the article, the main pros and cons to this is the money being saved or used by picking either the BYOD over the 1:1. I do not necessarily think that one is better than the other, it depends the amount of thought and work put into it to make it work, because for example if you allow the students to BYOD then all the school is in charge is the privacy settings of what can be accessed through the school wifi, the speed of the internet, and the security of the internet for the students. I do not think that it changes the classroom management I believe that it would actually help teachers control their classrooms better and easier, and I do not think that much responsibility falls on the teacher, because they are not the ones that set all the security or privacy settings of the school wifi.
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J. Golden
3/1/2015 11:39:22 pm
After looking at your article I agree with a lot of what it talks about! You bring up some good points on why you think that either can work in a classroom setting. I do disagree with you saying that you don't think the responsibility falls on the teacher because it should partially be on them because they're the ones teaching the course.
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Devin Beasley
3/2/2015 06:33:27 am
Simon, you bring up some valid points. However, I disagree with you when you say that responsibility does not fall on the teacher. I think it falls on every one, the teacher, the student and the school. If there is not equal responsibility distributed then I think one party would get taken advantage of. The school/teacher must do a great job of laying down the guidelines and rules for each device used and the student must also agree to not damage or disrespect the use of these devices.
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Dawn Macklin
3/4/2015 10:57:54 am
SImon,
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J. Golden
3/1/2015 11:35:45 pm
The article I looked at was http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/06/what-teachers-need-to-know-about-11-vs.html. Some of the pros to BYOD is the cost for the school and the students being able to pick what device they want to use. The cons to BYOD is students having different devices, not having the same apps and upgrading capability. The pros to 1:1 is the equal access, standardization, easy upgrade and simple networking. The cons of 1:1 is the school having to provide the device, taking the time to help upgrade and monitoring the students activity. I personally believe that the 1:1 is the better of the two. The benefits of 1:1 definitely outweighs the cons. This changes the classroom management because now the teacher can have all assignments, tests, lectures online or in an app that the student can have right in front of them. I think its partially the teacher and the media specialist responsibility to teach the students how to use the devices and to use the internet.
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Devin Beasley
3/2/2015 06:30:04 am
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3/3/2015 10:25:09 am
I agree about the advantages of having 1:1 providing equal access. Also, maybe schools could have several different types of technological devices owned by the school that teachers could reserve for a class period. This way students could be exposed to different types of technology. But the majority of the class work should be used on technology that is available to all students.
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Kim Welch
3/3/2015 10:37:59 am
After reading a little more about what both 1:1 and BYOD entail, I would have to agree that 1:1 seems like the better of the two – if I had to choose one program to use. Like you mentioned, 1:1 programs would allow each student to have his or her own computer/technology device without having to worry about whether there’s was as up-to-date or as nice as another student’s. To me, that would eliminate a lot of the classroom “behavior issues” due to using technology. The only downside would be the costs. If there was some way the government could help pay a portion of the costs to set up a 1:1 program through grants, etc., that would help in the budget aspect. There also might be local companies that may assist schools in paying for the technology. The company would profit from having their name associated with assisting the school in implementing a 1:1 program. That would be a win-win situation for everyone involved.
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Taylor West
3/4/2015 07:04:59 am
Kind of makes it seem, teachers don't even need to show up to class anymore with the 1:1. Or if the student is sick, he can just use a device to get the information needed, to say caught up. With all you said I will agree. Makes life a whole lot easier with this 1:1. I do not see how schools couldn't go with this idea. Makes life a whole lot easier on the teacher, allowing for better class time. Good article Gold.
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Simon Barinas
3/4/2015 08:43:56 am
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Jodi Himmelbeg
3/4/2015 10:29:27 pm
I think as far as classroom management, that managing the students and behaviors changes a great deal. Those problems are eliminated because most kids would be plugged in and online. The classroom management issue here is...Are they doing what they are supposed to online. Assignments and plans all fall under transitions which may be easier not that it is all at the touch of your finger.
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Pat Tracy
3/6/2015 12:49:27 am
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Jeromy Layman
3/8/2015 11:30:41 am
I definitely like the idea of 1:1 devices. The only problem is that lower income schools would have a tough time paying for it. I think that 1:1 does eliminate the social stigma that could be attached to students not having the best device or having any device for that matter.
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Terry Keown
3/8/2015 01:22:24 pm
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Devin Beasley
3/2/2015 06:27:38 am
I found the website, https://www.mindflash.com/blog/2015/01/byod-vs-11-debate-creates-opportunities-for-the-device-agnostic-designer/ . This talks about the advantages that each BYOD and also 1:1 has for students and the school. With BYOD, this give students the opportunity to have the "latest and greatest" in devices and technology. It also allows kids to be familiar with the device they are using. A disadvantage is that you can not overall control all of your student's devices being a teacher. It would a difficult task to finally be able to get everyone's devices synched with one another. Some advantages for 1:1 is that there is clearer ownership with the devices and network. In the classroom, once a student graduates, then it obvious that the device will return back to the school and ready for the next student to use. Another great side is that it is easy to share with students and faculty! A disadvantage to 1:1 is that these devices are in the hands of students who may not appreciate what is given to them and may take advantage or damage the device. I think dealing with BYOD or 1:1, that the school as well as the student is responsible. The school needs to do their job of prohibiting any inappropriate websites while the student should have to sign a waiver stating that they will take care of the device both physically and on the internet or else their privileges would be taken away.
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Jodi Himmelberg
3/4/2015 10:32:26 pm
You make a good point. I think that if the IT department is good then this can be done. I know at our school, Netflix, Facebook, and Yahoo Mail at one time could not be loaded on to a school device. It just wouldn't work. I know that means a lot of work for the IT department since there is a ton of websites not suitable for children but I think it is a must if we are going to give students the key to the kingdom.
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Kim Welch
3/2/2015 11:11:57 am
When it comes to having a BYOD (bring your own device) program in a school, there are a lot of things to consider. I read the article Should Schools Embrace "Bring Your Own Device"? Some positive things the article mentioned about having a BYOD program are that it saves a school money, and it allows students to bring laptops, or other technology they have at home, to the school-front. The negative aspects include things such as bullying due to kids not having as nice of equipment as others, and liability dealing with the items brought to school. I believe these issues can be addressed if everyone in the school, including parents, are on board with the implementation of the BYOD program. Schools could have students/parents sign a waiver stating they understand the risks of bring technology to school, so the school would not be held liable for broken/stolen items. As far as who should be responsible for addressing online safety and security, I think it should be a combination of both the media specialist and the classroom teacher. If it is just the media specialist giving all of the “safety tips” to students, then students might not see the classroom teacher as having any authority with the online safety topic. The same goes for the opposite scenario of a teacher being the sole person giving online safety instruction to students while the media specialist does not. Personally, I believe a BYOD program could benefit a school district if it is implemented correctly, with everyone receiving training on how to use various technology and how to implement it effectively in a classroom. Parents and students must also be given resources if they are unable to purchase them on their own.
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3/3/2015 10:34:58 am
Kim,
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3/3/2015 10:19:56 am
The article I found is titled, "Schools move toward 'Bring Your Own Device' policies to boost students tech use," and can be found at:
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Kim Welch
3/3/2015 10:46:31 am
HI Julie, this is Kim. I think the BYOD program would be a great option for a lot of school districts, especially nowadays. Since the government seems to be cutting back on a lot of school funding, BYOD would definitely benefit school districts with budget issues. It seems like the Argyle Middle School has a good plan in place. To me, a successful BYOD program would depend on a number of things. One being the idea that students would be willing to share technology, or the school would need to provide that technology for students unable to afford it. Another key idea, which you also mentioned, is that teachers would need to be comfortable with implementing different technology into their classroom instruction. There would have to be some kind of teacher training or professional development involved in order to ensure every classroom teacher, not just a few, is efficient at using a variety of technology tools. Overall, I believe that the BYOD is definitely an effective option for creating a tech-centered school district.
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Taylor West
3/4/2015 07:00:23 am
I couldn’t agree more. There is a time and place for all of it. They can be put away, or when needed you can make class a little more interesting. The other color thing is it can allow the kids to use their mind even more. Instead of just using the #2 pencil and paper. They are able to create different back grounds, or themes to whatever project they are put up to the task. It is pretty cool how that teacher took the steps, to make sure she can get the most out of her class by using technology. A lot of teachers are scared to go with it at times. I bet a lot of school districts are going with the idea. It still seems hard for me since we didn’t really have anything but a smart board. 3/3/2015 10:37:52 am
This article goes into how our devices are going to become a huge part of the education in the future. The author begins with stating a few cons of having personal devices in the classroom, such as, gaming and unmonitored social media. I thought of these right away. I don't know teachers are going to keep the kids off Facebook and from playing games. The author explains that it is necessary for the parents and teachers to show the students the proper etiquette for using technology in the classroom. They need to be taught how manage their time properly and know when they can be on Facebook and other social media sites. I think once that all the students know that it is not right to be on non-school related sites during class; the major hurdle will be cleared and real learning can take place and technology can be used to its full potential.
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Simon Barinas
3/4/2015 08:48:07 am
Paden,
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Pat Tracy
3/6/2015 12:53:06 am
I agree Paden. Teaching students to be productive when they need to be is essential not in the classroom, but in life. When I work, it is tough sometimes to fight the tendency to check facebook or twitter. The students will need to be able to practice self-discipline and be able to focus. So it would be great for teaching students life skills, but if a student is bored because the work is too easy, he or she needs to be challenged to do higher level of work so he or she does not waste time or the opportunity for development.
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Taylor West
3/4/2015 06:45:09 am
I looked at both BYOD, and 1&1. I found a cool article on BYOD to the work world. Since we are all at the age already in it, or in the process of finding a job. It made some key points. The cons for sure is security protection. You have to risk bringing in infected equipment, or technology that will just drain the whole system. That your school, or work provides. The pros to this BYOD is everyone is at the point of having some kind of technology that can be used. This will make everyone more effective in their job and reduce the cost of buying everyone certain gear. When you think on the concept of both pro and con to letting teachers, kids bring devices to school. Or the work world there will always be kinks to be fixing. I bet in another 5 years this concept will be a lot more effective. Same as it goes since the first IPad, or the Android system. Everything has to be proven in the area affected to be allowed across the board as a great practice.
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Taylor West
3/4/2015 06:46:55 am
I forgot to leave the add I used.
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Pat Tracy
3/6/2015 12:46:35 am
Taylor, that is great point. I did not think of the possible viruses and other problems associated with bringing your own technology to the school. However, on the other end the school cannot control what people do on the tablet away from the school, unless there are some intense coding on the device. Additionally, if the person does have the device they do have a leg up on competition for jobs because of their knowledge and resources for the opportunity.
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Paden Kleinhesselink
3/10/2015 06:15:10 am
Taylor, I think this would be a good idea to have it at work. It would keep everyone on the same page and able to share things between groups. I would be really interesting to try.
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Dawn Macklin
3/4/2015 11:10:09 am
http://www.securedgenetworks.com/strategy-blog/20-Pros-and-Cons-of-implementing-BYOD-in-schools
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Jodi Himmelberg
3/4/2015 10:20:18 pm
I think that every student should have a device. It encourages use and students can on really learn how to use technology if they are forced to use it. Some students may use it to play games and other types of entertainment but even doing those things on the device does encourage learning. They can often transfer knowledge about how one program works over to another program. It think being familiar and comfortable on a device is half the battle. Once they start using it, even if it is just for gaming and social media, they will feel more comfortable about using it for projects and other class work.
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3/4/2015 10:24:54 pm
The article I used from above was - Tablets and Internet Safety: 10 Things to Think About.
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Terry Keown
3/8/2015 01:10:28 pm
Jodi,
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Pat Tracy
3/6/2015 12:31:06 am
http://www.teachthought.com/learning/what-the-ipad-has-done-to-education/
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Jeromy Layman
3/6/2015 06:13:26 am
The article I found gave a lot of background into the BYOD initatives that have become prominent within the educational community. Since this article was written in 2013, it gives great perspective when compared to some of the successes seen today.
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Dawn Macklin
3/12/2015 12:12:33 pm
Jeromy,
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Derek Kitch
3/6/2015 01:52:58 pm
http://neatoday.org/2012/07/19/should-schools-embrace-bring-your-own-device/
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Jeromy Layman
3/8/2015 11:26:49 am
Derek,
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Paden Kleinhesselink
3/10/2015 06:05:55 am
Derek,
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Terry Keown
3/8/2015 12:41:01 pm
As someone who has primarily taught adult learners new computer applications and technology in an 1:1 environment I have found that there isn't any common denominator for success between learners. The one size fits all learning environment where all things are equal between students that is meant to yield repetitive success in learning is elusive to obtain. Whether its a 1:1 environment or BYOD; disparity in some form will exist and will need addressed to garner goal attainment many times. As referenced by the BYOD article the use of the technology is great but lacking if it isn't driven with immersion in world application/interaction. The disparities are many;how to go about accomplishing this immersion, obtain measurable learning outcomes, level playing fields across student's learning capabilities, who is responsible for what, when, where and how of the technology and its use, how to avoid being technology police and still be educators and lastly implement cohesive change across the school system in both policy and financial commitment that doesn't break the back of educators or the bank. Collectively these disparities represent a daunting task to implement across any school system. With this in mind both technology models of education (BYOD and 1:1) are pretty to look at, maybe nice to touch, and possibly cool to dip ones feet in but yet remain a carrot on a stick for many school systems here in Missouri. In healthcare the policy now is called Meaningful Use regarding the use of technology to improve upon quality, efficiency, safety, coordination, and reduce disparities between entities. Here though lays the problem The definition of Meaningful Use for one facility becomes elusive once it requires integration with other technology utilized by other facilities. Not everyone uses the same platforms, technology, or has the same purpose in utilization of it. This disparity I feel will be encountered by schools as well as they try to integrate the learning experience into world experiences to garner that world immersion referenced in the articles. Therefore the how, why, where and when questions and policy of technological use I feel should be outlined collectively by the government or by appointed entity and not left to individual school systems to decide what their Meaningful Use will be individually. It is my contention that BYOD and 1:1 models of education require Meaningful Use as well as purpose holistically (all school systems have the same guidelines of use and application) to ascertain fundamental learning goals. This in turn will aid in gauging educational growth via technological use.
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