Implementing a BYOD Program: Step 1

As discussed in the initial Implementing a BYOD Program post, I normally work with schools over three intensive workshops in order for them to plan their preparation for moving to a BYOD Program. 

This works really well with schools that have previously workshopped a 'Full School Pedagogical Approach'. When done well there is input from all members of the community in developing this vision. This full school pedagogical approach is published within their community and illustrated with posters and quotes throughout the school. 

When moving to a BYOD Model schools who have constructed this model would situate the introduction of the device within this Pedagogical Approach, using the same language to justify the move as supporting previously agreed learning outcomes. Each school is expected to be able to articulate why they believe the move to BYOD will be educationally beneficial to their students. I have even seen schools produce wallet sized cards with the main points printed on them.

You can see from the level of detail why we plan 6 weeks between each of the Sessions.

Not only do we supply them with a scaffold for this process but we also provide a detailed checklist for each aspects of the Support Program. 

STEP 1: VISION
The Leadership Team has made a commitment to move to a BYOD Program
	The School’s Plan	Completion Date
		Year	Term	Week
The staff can articulate a full school pedagogical approach
	The School’s Plan	Completion Date
		Year	Term	Week
The staff can articulate why the school is moving to BYOD and what the benefits will be
	The School’s Plan	Completion Date
		Year	Term	Week
The school is prepared to staff years with key educators to run the initial BYO program
	The School’s Plan	Completion Date
		Year	Term	Week
The school is prepared to provide adequate BYOD Professional Development to staff
	The School’s Plan	Completion Date
		Year	Term	Week
The school has identified champions within staff to support the move to BYOD
	The School’s Plan	Completion Date
		Year	Term	Week
The school has made a video of what their BYOD vision looks like in the classroom
	The School’s Plan	Completion Date
		Year	Term	Week
This vision has been shared with parents and the community
	The School’s Plan	Completion Date
		Year	Term	Week

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