BYOD

Read it again, it’s not that!

Why is BYOD a good idea?

• What time is it?• Can you come over on Sunday at 4?• What do your kids/grandkids look

like?• When eating out with friends how do

you determine the bill?

Reasons BYOD makes sense

• It is always connected to the life of a teen

• It is financially a good fit for schools• It is part of the “real world”• It engages students

Poll Everywhere

• This is a great FREE option to bring into your classroom

Poll Everywhere

• There is an Educator Account– 40 responses per poll– Clear at the end of class to re-use

• Tutorial on our www.bpstis.org

Free tool that requires student log in

Free & more options

Let’s try it…

• Go to Socrative on the Internet or download the student app

• Our classroom is bwhs167

Socrative Secrets

• Create reports in Excel• Teacher app and website are easy to

navigate• Kids love it

• Fast bell ringer or exit ticket• Automatically grades for you

QR Codes

Quick Response Codes

• Apps to use include:– Scan, Qrafter & More– Just go to your “store” and search QR

reader

• Once your app is loaded come see what the QR is at the front of the room

What can go in a QR?

• Links to websites• Text• Pictures• And more

How to use QR’s in class

• Vocabulary word hunts• Link to a worksheet• Exit ticket or inspirational quote• Link to your teacher website for

parents

How to make QR codes

• There are tons of sites:– Visual lead– Kaywa– QR Stuff

Classroom Management with BYOD• Teacher doesn’t need to know all

devices– Allow for students to help one another

with devices

• Use it properly or lose it– Set the expectation high & follow

through

• Always keep the purpose transparent• Have a plan “B”

Your Turn

• Brainstorm together how you can successfully integrate BYOD

Google Drive

• Yep there is an app for that– No need to go through the website

• Students can access their work, annotate, read, share and more

• When it’s in their hand they are more apt to do it.

How do you use Google Drive?

Remind 101

• www.remind101.com• FREE• No real phone numbers are

exchanged• Update students on important topics

like due dates, quiz reminders, extra curricular site changes and more.

Remind 101

• Safe extension of the classroom

QUESTIONS