BYOD/BYOT Implementation Guide for Fifth Grade

Fayette County BYOT Policy

Use the link above to access frequently asked questions
as well as the Student Code of Conduct.

How do I know if using technology is safe?

The technology resources are provided for educational purposes that promote and are consistent
with the instructional goals of the Fayette County School System. All fifth grade students are
expected to use their assigned chromebook for only educational purposes. Fayette County has in
place firewalls in order to prevent material unsuitable for students to be accessed. However,
knowing that the internet is fluid, it should not be assumed that students cannot access
inappropriate material. Any student that knowingly violates the acceptable use policy may have
these privileges revoked.

Violations include:

 Threatening, harassing, or obscene material

 Copyrighted material
 Plagiarized material
 Material protected by trade secret or blog posts
 Web posts, or discussion forum/replies posted to the Internet which violate federal or
state law.

What do I need to do to be able to use the county issued technology?

Your parents must read the Student Code of Conduct that explains all of the BYOT expectations.
Then, both student and parent must sign and return the agreement form. After that, a
chromebook will be assigned for you to use for the duration of the school year.

Fayette County Student Chromebook Responsible Use Pledge:

1. I will take good care of my District-issued device.
2. Cords and cables must be inserted carefully into the device to prevent damage.
3. Device will be kept in the provided case at all times unless the device needs to be used in
“tablet” mode for instructional purposes.
4. Devices must never be left in an unlocked locker, unlocked car or any unsupervised area.
Report any software/hardware issues to your teacher as soon as possible.
5. Keep the device in a well-protected, temperature-controlled environment when not in use.
6. I will never loan out my District-issued device to other individuals.
7. I will keep food and beverages away from my device since they may cause damage to the
device.
8. I will not disassemble, jailbreak, or hack into any part of my or any District-issued device or
attempt any repairs.
9. I will protect my District-issued device by only carrying it in the case provided.
10. I will use my District-issued device in ways that are appropriate and meet the school's
expectations—whether at school, at home, or anywhere else. If I use my device in a way that is
inappropriate, I may be disciplined by my school.
11. I will not place decorations (such as stickers, markers, etc.) on the District-issued device. I
will not deface the serial number sticker on any District-issued device.
12. I understand that my District-issued device is subject to inspection at any time without notice
and remains the property of the Fayette County Public Schools. Nothing I do with the device is
private, and nothing I have on the device is private.
13. I will not share my password(s) with anyone other than a teacher or adult from my school or
my parent/guardian. 14. I understand that if I damage or lose my device, or if it is stolen, I will
have to pay a fine. 15. I agree to the rules set forth in the Device User Agreement and the Student
Pledge.

1. Fayette County Platform

a. Fayette County is a Google District. We are also a one to one district and all of
our students, first through twelfth grade, are issued Chromebooks. Our teachers
use google classroom, google docs, google sheets, as well as google slides. In
addition to this, Google makes it easy to create assessments that can be accessed
through Google classroom. Teachers effectively use Google created newsletters
as well as classroom websites to create school to parent communication. Through
Google, classroom events, homework, and other pertinent announcements are
readily accessible for both parents and students. Teachers can use google forms to
create surveys as formative assessments. Some school cafeterias use google
forms to report student lunch selections. Google is an easy platform to use as well
as understand for administrators, teachers, parents, and students.

2. Accessibility for All Students

a. In Fayette County, all students in first grade through twelfth grade receive a
Chromebook. Even though all students have access to technology, they may not
have access to the internet at home. This is mainly a problem in our Title I
schools. These schools have actually purchased Kajeet for students that do not
 have access to internet from their homes. This creates equity and access for all
students.

3. Grouping Students

a. Small group instruction is considered a non-negotiable in math blocks for our

elementary schools. Students will work independently and collaboratively during
this time. The county has provided a computer adaptive program, Dreambox, to
provide acceleration as well as interventions for individualized learning.
Collaboration can also be used during small group time. Students are generally
grouped based on formative assessments and can work together on projects based
on their level of understanding. The county is also providing online activities,
however, teachers will utilize hands on manipulatives through these
activities. These activities have been written by teachers, and the digital learning
specialist, along with the math instructional teacher have digitized these activities.
Students are held accountable by sending their finished project through Google
Classroom.

4. Math Apps

a. Math Learning Center: Virtual Manipulatives for use at school and at home.
b. Glencoe Virtual Manipulatives: Virtual Manipulatives for use at school and at
home.
c. Prodigy: Game based math program for grades first through twelfth.
d. Number Pieces: An app that increases number sense and place value
e. Splash Math: Math app for ages 9-12.
f. Brainpop: Educational videos for all subject areas.
g. Numberella: A multi-sensory math game.
h. Sumdog: Math games to increase engagement for students age five to twelve.
i. Reflex Math Student app: Increases student’s basic math facts.