Are students permitted to bring devices to school?
Yes
How do you ensure the devices are not a disruption to instructional time?
MobiControl enables teacher and administrators to restrict students
from using the voice capabilities and instant messaging capabilities of the phone during
primary instructional time. Additionally, the devices route all requests for access to
external Web sites via a Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) compliant content filter.
Finally, all text-based communication through the closed social networking system are
monitored to ensure appropriate use. Students also are required to attend a training
session related to an acceptable use policy under which a zero tolerance policy will be
applied.
How does the approach of distributing mobile Smartphones differ from utilizing laptop computers from an instructional perspective?
The Smartphone’s size is ideal for students. Students are able to access personalized
content wherever and whenever using an EV-DO wireless mobile broadband connection.
Smartphones enable students who have limited access to the Internet to acquire
digital resources only available to those with Internet access outside of school. Finally,
the device permits students to have access to their peers to get immediate support and
feedback.
What training programs are made available to students?
Students are offered training on the Windows Mobile device, instructional services,
support services and the acceptable use policy.
What staff development programs are made available to teacher and administrators?
Teachers are provided with training sessions that include understanding Microsoft
Windows Mobile 6.0, overview of the mLearning system, support processes,
administration and utilization of the system, and monitoring and evaluating student usage
patterns.
Was an acceptable use policy document created?
Yes. If it is determined that a student breaches the acceptable use policies, theyare
either temporarily or permanently removed from the sample population. The severity
of the breach determines if the student is either temporarily or permanently banned
from the Project.