BYOT / Why BYOT?

BYOT has been implemented in LCPS to engage students with technology at higher levels. Most high school students have some type of device with wi-fi capability. We have open wi-fi to allow teachers and students to engage with the plethora of online resources available to enhance learning through the curriculum and engages students through the 4 C's of 21st Century Learning:

Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity.

As we introduce BYOT at Tuscarora, we are educating students on Digital Literacy with Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship lessons. All students have been provided with an overview of digital citizenship in Advisory and more in depth lessons in the classroom.

To for tips on how to use technology safely, please visit Common Sense Media Family Tip Sheets.

For general information, please visit CommonSenseMedia.org.

Research supports BYOT:

Advantages of the BYOT Classroom by Dr. Tim Clark, eSchoolNews

From Acceptable Use to Responsible Use by Dr. Tim Clark, Creative Educator

Transforming Learning with BYOT by Dr. Tim Clark, A Platform for Good

Crossing the Device Divide by David Raths, THE Journal

Digitally Aided Education, Using the Students' Own Electronic Gear by Matt Richtel, The New York Times

Personalizing the Learning Environment - Ten Steps to Encourage Student Voice and Student Choice by Barbara Bray & Kathleen McClaskey

Middle School Students Using Smartphones More Interested in STEM by Joshua Bolkan

Living and Learning with Mobile Devices: What Parents Think about Mobile Devices for Early Childhood and K-12 Learning by Grunwald Associates LLC