Most current educators agree that the use of technology in the classroom by students help them learn. The Peel District School Board's bring your own device (BYOD) to school model in the classroom is
essential. Check it out!
A BYOD
model, when used responsibly and combined with the right pedagogy, offers many
significant benefits to the learning environment. The model provides access to
content that is current, relevant, engaging and interactive. It promotes
co-construction of knowledge as students learn more when they collaborate. When offering technology to all students the instruction
becomes more student centric versus teacher centric. On-line formative
assessments provide instant feedback to the students. Even when class ends,
students always have access to information. The BYOD model and use of
technology is essential for the classroom.
