Middle School BYOT - A Family Guide
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Middle School is a time for students to establish their identity. This includes exploring new interests, developing their talents, and embracing new challenges.
Becoming Me.By having students bring their own technology in the middle school we are able to balance sound pedagogical practice and teach responsible use. We are able to motivate and excite students in an environment that supports inquiry and communication while building social responsibility and digital literacy.
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BYOT: Are you ready for it?
Do you have the right technology for middle school?
Starting August 2015, all middle school students are expected to bring technology that meets the BYOT minimum requirements. Here are the minimum requirements that each middle school student should have access to in each class:
You may bring more than one device to meet these requirements. |
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Responsible Digital Citizens
What does it mean to be a responsible member of our digital community?
Our Digital Citizenship Agreement is grounded in our Middle School Core Values and outlines expectations for student behavior related to digital devices and the internet. |
Our lessons on digital citizenship are closely interwoven into advisory and the courses students take. Using Common Sense Media's Digital Citizenship program as a foundation, Middle School students learn and experience what it means to be a respectful and responsible digital citizen.
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For Parents:
Common Sense Media also has a section for parents and families providing relevant information and tools to help keep you informed of the media and technology available to your child. Common Sense Media for parents |
My Technology, My Learning, My Style
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