Podcast #2 - BYOT Orientation Launch at ECHS

EC Technology Operations staff member Mary Ray presents on BYOT Orientation to a packed
room at the ECISD High School on 10/25/2012. Ms. Ray is assisted by Marguerite Lowak (far left) and Dr. Birney (second from the right near the door)

Listen to BYOT Orientation (Morning Session) Podcast

Earlier today, the ECISD Instructional Technology Team facilitated the first of 3 Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) sessions with high school teachers. The ECHS Team--campus administrators, teachers--will be jumping into Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) later this school year, starting January 31, 2013.

This photo was taken as ECHS staff were still making their way into
the Testing Center where the Orientation was held.

The purpose of BYOT is to leverage student-available technology to enhance instruction, a point that Dr. Patricia Birney, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum was quick to remind those present. "The intent of BYOT," she shared, "is to enhance instruction...[BYOT] makes our learning curve go like this" as she moves her hand up. "This is a learning process on our part...as professionals, as educators, we are all learning."

You can find out more by listening to the Podcast and visiting the show links below.

Show Links

1. EC Technology Operations' Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) support site - Lots of professional learning resources here for staff and more are being added. Remember the short version of this address http://bit.ly/ecbyot
2. BYOT 1 - Slideshow and Presentation Notes
3. BYOT Edmodo Group for High School Staff - This is an invitation link in case you didn't write down the Join Group Code.
4. Parent Resources:
1. BYOT Manual
2. Responsible Use Agreement