Frequently Asked Questions for why Middle Creek Elementary is a BYOD School
1. What are the main reasons for BYOD?
BYOD increases participation and individualizes instruction. In addition, students are familiar with the devices they are using, while allowing for more devices than the school can provide. Collaboration and communication are also increased.
2. What are BYOD devices?
BYOD technologies are privately owned wireless and portable electronic devices that can be used for wireless Internet access, word processing, image/video capturing, sound recording, and information transmitting.
3. What devices can my child use?
4. What happens if our family is unable to provide a device for our child?
Students unable to bring their own devices to school have access to technology available at Middle Creek Elementary.
5. What technical support does the school provide for our child’s device?
Technical support is the responsibility of parents. While our teachers will guide and support instruction with the use of the technology, staff members are not permitted to touch any personal device. If a problem occurs, the student will be asked to put it away and use a school supported device instead.
6. What (if any) liability does the school have in regards to a lost or stolen device?
Our school is not liable for any device that is stolen or damaged. Responsibility to keep the device secure rests with the individual owner. *We will do everything we can to make sure this is prevented, however.
7. How should my child’s device be stored?
All students are required to keep their device inside their book bag or designated spot in the classroom provided by the teacher. Teachers are required to lock the doors when leaving for lunch, specials, recess, etc. to ensure limited access to the classrooms.
8. How can we make our child’s device identifiable and stand out from others that
look the same?
We recommend using skins (decals) and protective cases for an easy identification, differentiation, and protection of personal devices. Labeling your device with your child's name is a great idea also.
9. What happens if my child’s device is lost or stolen?
If a device is stolen or damaged,the situation will be handled through the administrative office. We recommend that your child knows their iCloud password (if it is an Apple device) so we can “ping” the device. Our school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices.
11. What protections are in-place to guard my child against inappropriate websites?
The Wake County Public School System has a rigorous internet filter, which is part of the school’s wireless network. Students are instructed to join that network and not use their unfiltered cell phone service.
BYOD increases participation and individualizes instruction. In addition, students are familiar with the devices they are using, while allowing for more devices than the school can provide. Collaboration and communication are also increased.
2. What are BYOD devices?
BYOD technologies are privately owned wireless and portable electronic devices that can be used for wireless Internet access, word processing, image/video capturing, sound recording, and information transmitting.
3. What devices can my child use?
- iPads
- iPhones (will be really small for some things...)
- Chromebooks are highly recommended
- laptops that can access Google Chrome
- Kindles- these work only a few things and are not user friendly!
4. What happens if our family is unable to provide a device for our child?
Students unable to bring their own devices to school have access to technology available at Middle Creek Elementary.
5. What technical support does the school provide for our child’s device?
Technical support is the responsibility of parents. While our teachers will guide and support instruction with the use of the technology, staff members are not permitted to touch any personal device. If a problem occurs, the student will be asked to put it away and use a school supported device instead.
6. What (if any) liability does the school have in regards to a lost or stolen device?
Our school is not liable for any device that is stolen or damaged. Responsibility to keep the device secure rests with the individual owner. *We will do everything we can to make sure this is prevented, however.
7. How should my child’s device be stored?
All students are required to keep their device inside their book bag or designated spot in the classroom provided by the teacher. Teachers are required to lock the doors when leaving for lunch, specials, recess, etc. to ensure limited access to the classrooms.
8. How can we make our child’s device identifiable and stand out from others that
look the same?
We recommend using skins (decals) and protective cases for an easy identification, differentiation, and protection of personal devices. Labeling your device with your child's name is a great idea also.
9. What happens if my child’s device is lost or stolen?
If a device is stolen or damaged,the situation will be handled through the administrative office. We recommend that your child knows their iCloud password (if it is an Apple device) so we can “ping” the device. Our school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices.
11. What protections are in-place to guard my child against inappropriate websites?
The Wake County Public School System has a rigorous internet filter, which is part of the school’s wireless network. Students are instructed to join that network and not use their unfiltered cell phone service.