Our mission for the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative at EGMMS is to empower students and teachers to own their learning every day. Our BYOD program will teach our students to use their devices beyond entertainment and promote communication, creativity, critical thinking, and collaborations.
BYOD
The East Garner Magnet Middle School (BYOD) initiative allows students to bring and use their own personal electronic devices at school. BYOD is not about the devices themselves; it is about creating constructive change in teaching practices and empowering the students to make decisions regarding how they will learn in class. Students become information producers rather than information consumers.
Increased access is one of the major concerns about BYOD. Students will not be required to bring an electronic device. If an activity is planned that requires participation from all students, an effort to provide students with a compatible district resource will be made for those who do not bring an electronic device.
Student training and staff development will be provided throughout the 2017-2018 school year. EGMMS will ensure that all teachers receive ongoing, in depth staff development for the BYOD program. Training will include a thorough explanation of the BYOD program and strategies for successful implementation.
The East Garner Magnet Middle School (BYOD) initiative allows students to bring and use their own personal electronic devices at school. BYOD is not about the devices themselves; it is about creating constructive change in teaching practices and empowering the students to make decisions regarding how they will learn in class. Students become information producers rather than information consumers.
Increased access is one of the major concerns about BYOD. Students will not be required to bring an electronic device. If an activity is planned that requires participation from all students, an effort to provide students with a compatible district resource will be made for those who do not bring an electronic device.
Student training and staff development will be provided throughout the 2017-2018 school year. EGMMS will ensure that all teachers receive ongoing, in depth staff development for the BYOD program. Training will include a thorough explanation of the BYOD program and strategies for successful implementation.