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Schools no longer are no-cellphone zones | The Columbus Dispatch - 0 views

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  • “The easiest technology to use is the one we have famili
  • Jon Stonebraker, the district’s technology coordinator. “When we’re familiar with it, then it allows us to be more-effective workers.”
  • The district kicked off its “Bring Your Learning Technology” campaign this year that urges kids to bring their devices as long as they are used responsibly. Grandview Heights, Hilliard, Pickerington, Reynoldsburg and Westerville schools have similar initiatives.
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  • The local efforts reflect a national movement that recognizes that students’ electronic devices can amplify instruction.
  • “Today’s constantly evolving mobile devices provide ever-changing options for schools and districts,”
  • By encouraging students to bring their own devices, schools can spend less money on technology and funnel funds to those who can’t afford their own devices.
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      Michael O'Connor on 05 Oct 12
       
      Amen to this! BYOT has an upside!
  • After a nine-week trial period, staff members found that students respected the rules.
  • “Last year, kids were still using them, but behind everyone’s back,” she said. “Now this year, we have an open policy, and it lets us have a better experience at school.”
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Implementing 21st Century Skills - Blog - 0 views

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  • n your classes and PD, what is the focus?
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6 Videos On Globalization And Technology That Will Blow Your Mind | Edudemic - 2 views

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  • ← A Teacher Spends $480 A Year On School Supplies: True Or False? Sweden’s Newest School System Has No Classrooms → Sunday, September 16, 2012 1:45 pm, Posted by Jeff Dunn 1 | Videos 6 Videos On Globalization And Technology That Will Blow Your Mind
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