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1. WHITNEY ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL: BYOD/1:1
PARENT PRESENTATION
Amy Huddleston

2. WHAT IS THE NEED?
• Poor test scores in reading
and math
• Low percentage of
proficient readers
• Inequitable access to
technology and internet
outside of school
• STUDENTS ARE BEING
LEFT BEHIND

3. WHAT IS BYOD/1:1?
• Equitable access for all: each student
receives the same access to technology, the
internet, and learning—both in and out of
school

4. WHY DO WE NEED IT?
• Aligns with 21st Century
Learner ideals and standards
• Supports and enhances
student learning and
motivation
• Creates digitally literate
students

5. THE PLAN: How This Will Increase Learning
• Increase student motivation
and engagement
• Increase student fluency and
comprehension
• Increase student test
performance
• Increase student creativity
and independence
• Provide equitable access and
increase empowerment

6. OK, so what is it?
-Provide Kindle
Fire HD to each
student
-Start with 20
carefully
curated apps
on each device
Step
1 -Partner with
local library
Step
2 -Student/staff
education and
training in
technology use
and digital
citizenship
-Install kiosk in
school library
Step
3 -Family
“Technology
Sandbox”
Sessions
(technology use,
internet safety,
digital citizenship)
Step
4

7. THE PLAN: Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship
• Creating responsible digital
citizens:
• Acceptable Use Policy
• Internet safety
• Device damage/loss
• Families are digital citizens,
too!

8. THE PLAN: Cost
 Funding through business
partners (Wells Embargo, et. al)
 Funding through applied grants
 Funding through Title I grants
and increased budget
 Fund-raising plan of action
YEAR 1 YEARS 2-4 TOTAL
Equipment $26,598 $18,488.76 $45,086.76
Apps $2,033.10 $1,587.00 $3,620.10
Total: $48,706.86

9. LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
• 21st century learners in a 21st
century environment
• Raised levels of achievement
• Stronger test scores
• More proficient readers
• Higher student engagement and
collaboration
• Stronger school and family
partnership
Working Together To Build Our
Future!

10. Photo/Quote Credits
Slide 2 (quote): Price, D. (2013). Open: How we’ll work, live, and learn in the future. England: Crux.
Slide 3: Jennip98. (2013). BYOD. Retrieved from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jennip/8465930151/
Slide 4: Davis, A. (2014). Inequity and BYOD. Retrieved from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/aaron_davis/13990305951/
Slide 5: Boyle, S. (2011). Web test devices. Retrieved from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/scottboyle/6921566930/in/photolist-dx5aK5-
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Slide 7: Kappel, M. (2012). Broken Kindle Fire screen. Retrieved from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/m-i-k-e/7725501088/in/photolist-
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Slide 9: Give inspire love at Auburn Gresham Campus. (2013). Retrieved from:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/perspectivesschools/9502662847/in/set-72157635061597110
Note: All Flickr photos retrieved from Creative Commons licensure