miDevice Parent Meeting

Please sign in and pick up the

handouts located near the entrance to the library.

Vision

• The technology vision of Semmes Elementary is to utilize technological devices to enhance “anywhere, anytime” student learning through the use of Bring Your Own Device, known as miDevice in the Mobile County Public School System.

miDevice Video

Approved Devices

• iPad Mini, air, iPad: 1st generation and up

• Apple iPod Touch

• Apple iPhone 3Gs and up

• Android devices with Android Version 2.3 or newer (Kindle, Nook, etc.)

• Android phones 2.3 or higher

• Tablets running windows 8, Laptops

**All devices must have headphones.**

Devices Not Allowed

• Pandigital Novel

• Nabi, Nabi 2

• Nintendo DS, DSi, PSP, or other portable gaming devices

Consequences for Violations

• Restriction of device usage or activity (teacher discretion)

• Principal/parent/teacher/student conference

• Serious violations will be subject to the MCPSS discipline policy

Parent/Student Responsibilities

• Return signed miDevice Parent/Student User Agreement

• Return signed MCPSS Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy

• All devices clearly labeled with student name

• All necessary apps will be loaded by student or parent at home

• Devices must be charged at home before coming to school daily

Launch Date

Monday, October 20th • 5th grade students may bring their devices on this date

• Student/Parent Agreement must be turned in before bringing a device

Questions?

Contact your child’s teacheror

Nichole Dossett, Media Specialistndossett@mcpss.com

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