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"The way we use information today is fundamentally different than it was 10 years ago. We have access to every bit of info we need at all times. It is therefore no longer relevant to focus on teaching facts. It is finding the right information and evaluating it that is important. Being able to ‘search smart’ not only opens up worlds of opportunities and learning possibilities to students, but it saves them valuable time and is a highly-demanded skill in the modern workplace."
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BYOD
What if my child's device is stolen or damaged? What recourse can I take? Students bring electronic communication devices to school at their own risk, just like any other personal item. The district will not be held responsible if an electronic device or other item is lost, stolen, or misplaced. I don’t have my own electronic device to send with my child to school. Will my child be penalized or miss out on instruction? No! It is not mandatory for students to bring a device, even if they do own one. When electronic devices are used to enhance learning in the classroom, students without a personal device will be provided access to an appropriate district-owned device based on availability or provided with an alternative way of completing the assignment. Keep in mind that learning can be enhanced greatly for the entire class even if only a handful of students have a device! Is it required that my child use the Dripping Springs ISD wireless? Can my child use our 3G or 4G service? It is absolutely required that all students use the district filtered wireless. The filtered wireless school connection will allow your child access to educationally related materials and the age appropriate web sites. |
How will my child be using their device?
Devices will be utilized daily in many different ways. They can research, write notes, stories and collaborate in their google drive account, play games that go along with our unit of study and finally, to create presentations. Depending on what they have on their device will depend on how much and often they use their own device. Click on the apps used in class button for the complete list that is used daily/weekly. BYOD Classroom Etiquette
We will discuss and practice electronic device etiquette, prior to any personal device use in the classroom. A few of the most important things to remember: * students will not share devices * all devices will remain inside backpacks before and after use * all devices must be charged prior to being brought to school (no charging stations available) |