Students are more engaged and motivated to learn when they use mobile devices. We as educators know that academic performances can improve integrating mobile learning devices into our curriculum. It is important to have clear rules and guidelines for every age student.

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 It is vital to have technology rules set in the classroom to ensure that instructional time is as productive as possible.

 

The following list gives classroom technology rules:

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1. Computer hardware and equipment is to be handled with care and respect at all times.

2. Do not attempt to “fix” anything.  Notify the instructor.

3. Do not move any computer equipment components, including cables and wires.

4. Food, drink, candy and gum are not permitted in the classroom.

5.Running, horseplay, disrespect and excessively loud talking are not allowed in the classroom.

6. Student must complete these steps before leaving the classroom:

Exit program and log-out. 

Turn the computer off correctly if the last class of the day.

Clean up workstation: recycle paper, throw trash away.

7. Students are not authorized to change any computer settings or add programs to the computers.

8. Remember to use the internet and email appropriately:

9.Do not give out passwords.

10.Do not view or search for any websites not listed in the daily objective:

Ex. No gaming sites for noneducational games.

Ex. No using social media unless specified in the lesson plan.

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BYOD Cell Phone Use for Classroom Activities: An agreement or contract needs to be drawn up with student input governing the rules of how smartphones are going to be used in your classroom. A permission form is part of most district guidelines in their Code of Conduct. We recommend having your own for each class you teach.

Example Permission Form: PDF