Kindles, Nooks, and iPads - OH MY!
The results from the Kid's Vote are in: Lopat will start allowing Kindles and other eReaders in the building! For the immediate future we are looking at allowing the eReaders for Panther period and/or any classes where there is reading.
What does the big picture look like? This summer the board of education will take another look at the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). Making a few changes in the policy will sqaure away any issues that we may have to deal with. Some issues of course are that students will use the eReaders and devices in a responsible and appropriate manner but we also have to raise awareness of any theft or damage issues to personal property (theft has never been a big issue at Lopat but we have to cover everything).
What does the REALLY BIG PICTURE look like? This may be a stepping stone into the future of education technology. We are going to start with just panther period. However, someday there may come a time when we encourage students to bring their own devices in to use in class all day long...and then take your device home to continue to do homework. In the future this will give tools to students to have these tools available 24X7 - you do the work when it fits yoru style most! Some students do their work immediately after school - some prefer later at night - some prefer the weekends. The educational world is changing and the tablet devices and My Big Campus are just the beginning.
Stay tuned for more on this topic: one-to-one!