2013-14ProfessionalDevelopmentCatalog

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Bring Your Own Devices: A Thought Session for Administrators and Teachers
How can schools leverage the potential of “Bring Your Own Device” policies?
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
“Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) is a term that describes how major organizations and sectors of society
have harnessed the proliferation of mobile devices in the consumer marketplace, and have welcomed
them into the organizational culture. For many districts, it represents a desire to shift the experience of the
student as they make their way through the school day, the grade levels and the district. What happens
when districts purposefully and thoughtfully decide to encourage students and teachers to bring their own
Smartphones, tablets and laptops, and how can we design for the best possible outcome? This half day
session will address common questions districts ask themselves when considering a BYOD implementation
such as:
• What are some examples of well written policies for BYOD?
• What kind of teaching and learning becomes accessible when every student and teacher brings their
own device?
• What planning tools are available to assist in developing a roadmap for a BYOD environment?
During this session, participants will interact via their own personal devices in activities and discussions that
illustrate the true potential of helping students form a new kind of relationship with their device beyond
surfing, texting and gaming. The session is designed specifically for administrators and teaching faculty for
grades 6-12.
PARTICIPANTS: Teachers and administrators in grades 6-12
DATE/TIME: Oct 17 2013 8:30AM -11:30AM
COST: $128 for Curriculum Center Members; $147 Curriculum Center Non Members
LOCATION: Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES; Yorktown Heights, NY; School Services Building
FACILITATOR: Leslie Accardo has been the architect and coordinator of the LHRIC Model Schools program
for almost 20 years. In this capacity, she has served as a lead professional developer for component
districts in Rockland, Putnam, and Westchester counties, focusing on all aspects of instructional
technology including hardware, software, pedagogy and methods. She also supports various instructional
technology systems and services which can be accessed from the LHRIC Model Schools website. During
the course of her time at LHRIC she has presented at local and national conferences on various topics
related to instruction and technology.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY: 10/3/2013
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