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  Case: BYOD
Our school has a BYOD (Bring your own device) rule. This allows the students to utilize their own form of technology during class. Due to the fact that 99% of the teachers are okay with this rule and allow the students to play on their cell phones once their classwork is completed, my kids are constantly checking their phones for messages from the students in other classrooms. I am in 8th grade, would it be a good idea for me to set up a station on the back wall where the students have to place their phones until it is approved by me for them to use them?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Depending on the subject you teach, you could have them turn in their cell phone at the beginning of class in exchange for a classroom material (ex. calculator in a math class; novel in an English class). When they enter the room, they would turn in their cell phone, receive a calculator to use during class, and then at the end of class they do not get their phone back until they turn the calculator back in. This helps prevent students from using their phone during class and prevents your calculators (or other items) from going missing!
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I like the idea, but what if students have all their materials? Then she is still stuck with students checking for messages.
Rated On: October 13, 2016 7:29 pm
Rated By: TaTaBy
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: What a great solution to distracted students and missing classroom supplies.
Rated On: March 3, 2017 1:34 pm
Rated By: dyMaDe
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: yes
Rated On: March 5, 2017 10:13 pm
Rated By: puSage
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: This could help, but some students might not own a cellphone, and phones can sometimes be useful in class.
Rated On: October 12, 2017 3:49 pm
Rated By: JeVese