tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post4714098035715117119..comments2023-10-23T09:23:22.051-04:00Comments on Your Schools: School technology theft is boomingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-35986853947496643232014-03-24T06:00:17.252-04:002014-03-24T06:00:17.252-04:00Mint Hill no longer reports crimes at Rocky River ...Mint Hill no longer reports crimes at Rocky River in the only newspaper that shows crime in the area, The Matthews-Mint Hill Times. It used to, but not anymore. I wonder why MH doesn't show township crimes? Could it be so people (who?)can believe they live in/around a super safe wonderland? It is not so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-11573725587098287102014-03-23T12:12:14.251-04:002014-03-23T12:12:14.251-04:00Thanks for saying that piece of crap when it comes...Thanks for saying that piece of crap when it comes to technology. <br /><br /><br />That is the same thing I have heard from a lot Teachers in CMS. Boards that do not work or in the wrong classroom and no one can get them moved to where they will do real work.<br /><br />A lot of things including the million dollar closets which contain tech no one used and of course books and modules aplenty.<br /><br />That is why I have been hoping we will have Ann contact me and I will get her on to those in each school. <br /><br />Maybe she can get to just what was bought, from whom and why. Perhaps we can see the cozy relationship vendors have to CMS. <br /><br />What do you say Ann I will get the information to you from the Teachers, all you have to do is to be willing to do something about it. <br /><br />Ettolrahchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291283028895857071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-19051796138077598692014-03-22T22:03:27.120-04:002014-03-22T22:03:27.120-04:00I'm a CMS elementary teacher (3rd grade) and I...I'm a CMS elementary teacher (3rd grade) and I think BYOT has been wonderful for my kids. We blog, they collaborate on projects using Google apps for education, they use them to help them research because our "laptop cart" is an outdated piece of crap, they have access to hundreds of books on their individual levels, they're showing off their learning in innovative ways, and they're learning how to code. The tech they're using today is the worst tech they'll have their hands on (remember Pong, anyone?) and we're preparing them for a job market we don't know a whole lot about because uses of tech are evolving daily. Used correctly, tech tools are an excellent learning catalyst. Teach your kids to keep them out of sight when not in use and install a FREE tracking app.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-25089585363369634492014-03-22T21:38:40.700-04:002014-03-22T21:38:40.700-04:00Tho shalt not steal..
Oh I forgot, they removed t...Tho shalt not steal..<br /><br />Oh I forgot, they removed that sign at schools.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-22709341279790695012014-03-21T09:36:56.203-04:002014-03-21T09:36:56.203-04:00Teaches have things stolen all the time. Even when...Teaches have things stolen all the time. Even when we lock them in our desk. Welcome to the new age..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-26777724489261380242014-03-21T09:12:40.641-04:002014-03-21T09:12:40.641-04:00As a parent I agree with some of these technology ...As a parent I agree with some of these technology concerns. Just because you attach the word "technology" to something, it doesn't make it more beneficial to our children, especially the younger ones. <br /><br />They need to learn the basics, communicate, write and PLAY before they start getting introduced to technology. Save that for middle and high school when it is more appropriate. <br /><br />Gotta protect our children's childhood folks. Just say NO to BYOT!Philipnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-49586436957249966992014-03-21T07:47:59.052-04:002014-03-21T07:47:59.052-04:00Good read - 10 reasons why Handheld devices should...Good read - 10 reasons why Handheld devices should be banned for children under 12 years old.<br /><br /><br />http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cris-rowan/10-reasons-why-handheld-devices-should-be-banned_b_4899218.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-88235676890972217852014-03-21T07:22:17.267-04:002014-03-21T07:22:17.267-04:00From the most recent My School Rocks pg.10 (with o...From the most recent My School Rocks pg.10 (with our friend Heath on the cover), "BYOT is a fun and modern way to use your device", "use during indoor recess, most classes are allowed to play on their devices", "I think it's awesome to play games at recess", "BYOT is great because playing games during free time", "BYOT it's easier to write notes on a device instead of on paper".<br /><br />I would say that these are all reasons not to have BYOT. Our children are not gaining an academic advantage or becoming smarter because they can play on hand held devices, or watch a video, or Google, cut and paste.<br /><br /><br />Daddy daycarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-16888489754234764212014-03-21T07:13:49.305-04:002014-03-21T07:13:49.305-04:00Wow! CMS' pet project of "BRING YOUR OWN...Wow! CMS' pet project of "BRING YOUR OWN TEACHER" (BYOT) to school has surprise, surprise - resulted in negative outcomes. <br /><br />Sexting on school grounds and during the school day, cyber-bullying on Instagram and Twitter on school grounds and during the school day, and now our sweet little children are stealing each other's smartphones on school grounds and during the school day. And CMS has no responsibility in this matter, despite making it socially unacceptable for elementary and middles school kids to not bring such a device to school each day.<br /><br />CMS resources are now being consumed to police and manage the student's use and misuse of these devices on school grounds and during the school day. And parents are being told to purchase and activate "tracking apps" to remotely track and manage these devices.<br /><br />No wonder the local Charter and private school roles are bursting at the seams...... Shame on you CMS for creating such a monster and then saying it's not your responsibility<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-62600917414739464472014-03-20T20:34:44.980-04:002014-03-20T20:34:44.980-04:00I wonder how much real learning is going on with t...I wonder how much real learning is going on with the Personal tech devices?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-46257893213449034152014-03-20T20:05:31.708-04:002014-03-20T20:05:31.708-04:00News flash, don't take devices to school.. Kid...News flash, don't take devices to school.. Kids steel.. Back to you blogersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-85860892702189872582014-03-20T18:46:10.220-04:002014-03-20T18:46:10.220-04:001/3rd of all thefts in NYC are cell phones! They ...1/3rd of all thefts in NYC are cell phones! They are small, expensive, easily pawned off. 'Not just a school problem. Cell companies refuse to install a permanent shutoff device to thwart thieves because victims turn around and buy new phones. Big windfall for the companies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-21711617605328643932014-03-20T18:12:34.554-04:002014-03-20T18:12:34.554-04:00And yes Independence can go no where but up.
And yes Independence can go no where but up. <br /><br />Ettolrahchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291283028895857071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-46928273376508306242014-03-20T18:10:47.145-04:002014-03-20T18:10:47.145-04:00Yes they complain as most Americans just love to c...Yes they complain as most Americans just love to complain. <br /><br />But the real thing is to look at the results coming from those schools instead of how someone felt the aura of the school might be.<br /><br />That is the only reason I posted the Great Schools dot org site. <br /><br />Maybe you did not notice how superior they are to most at CMS. Ettolrahchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291283028895857071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-73813093831867123982014-03-20T15:19:22.322-04:002014-03-20T15:19:22.322-04:00I agree:
"But www.GreatSchools.org is a grea...I agree:<br /><br />"But www.GreatSchools.org is a great site to see how horrible CMS schools are."<br /><br />same thing could be said for some of our lcoal charters, check out Cabarrus Charter Academy, Community School of Davidson and even the exhaulted Pine Lake Prep for your reading pleasure. You will find plenty of parents complaining about those schools as well, Queen's grant too for that matter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-53090510263930106782014-03-20T13:57:15.554-04:002014-03-20T13:57:15.554-04:00Probably meant "folded like an accordion"...Probably meant "folded like an accordion"...Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-42837864893021607972014-03-20T13:49:41.016-04:002014-03-20T13:49:41.016-04:00Interesting short article on using smartphones in ...Interesting short article on using smartphones in the classroom.<br /><br />Since I wasn't sure how they could be used for "education"...<br /><br />http://www.nea.org/tools/56274.htm<br /><br />Anyway, just a few ideas.<br /><br />One thing, though, is that the use of some of these free tools probably opens up a few privacy concerns.<br /><br />And think of the marketing potential for a company that has all the contact information for all these school kids, teachers, and parents.<br /><br />I wonder when (and how) that will be tapped.<br /><br />Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-19411488338866363822014-03-20T12:57:16.230-04:002014-03-20T12:57:16.230-04:00"fell like accordions"?
No idea what th..."fell like accordions"?<br /><br />No idea what that means.<br /><br />Anyhow, it makes sense that theft rates have increased with BYOT because there's that much more equipment available to be heisted. <br /><br />I bet the theft rate at Mooresville increased noticeably when they started supplying all that extra technology a few years ago simply due to more opportunities.<br /><br />It's also an opportunity for educators and administration to further emphasize student responsibility. <br /><br />The key will be if the theft rate says elevated over the next few years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-9787111975131053332014-03-20T12:19:17.771-04:002014-03-20T12:19:17.771-04:00I blame the parents.
Why are they buying their k...I blame the parents. <br /><br />Why are they buying their kids such expensive and powerful devices? That's not happening in my house.Carol S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-74844981409492877642014-03-20T12:11:22.302-04:002014-03-20T12:11:22.302-04:00The phones are a constant distraction in class, es...The phones are a constant distraction in class, especially in the elementary schools. Gee, you think a student might race through their school work just so they can play video games on their phones? It's happening everyday in CMS.<br /><br />And what about inappropriate sites, cyber-bullying and inappropriate photos? That's happening too, just ask the local middle schools about that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-90212383791436911472014-03-20T11:36:24.246-04:002014-03-20T11:36:24.246-04:00Etto, a flurry of charters are slated to begin in...Etto, a flurry of charters are slated to begin in south charlotte....Matthews all the way to Ballantine. None in Mint Hill that I know of. Do you think the citizens of Matthews and Pineville are unhappy with Butler and Ardrey Kell? P.s. Wiley, I meant before byot phones were NOT allowed in viewAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-53691702911926826102014-03-20T11:32:00.945-04:002014-03-20T11:32:00.945-04:00His phone had an on/off button.
Technology at th...His phone had an on/off button. <br /><br />Technology at the time included an on/off button.<br /><br />They could not be on in class.<br /><br />At the end of class, he was talking to another student, picked up his bag and left.<br /><br />He was running his mouth instead of paying attention and didn't pick up his phone.<br /><br />Either another student on the way out or one coming in took it.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-7320582176204639882014-03-20T11:20:38.959-04:002014-03-20T11:20:38.959-04:00Ettolrahc, the queens grant charterschools were bu...Ettolrahc, the queens grant charterschools were built long beforeRocky River was. No other charters in Mint Hill.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-4908641978926285992014-03-20T11:17:21.786-04:002014-03-20T11:17:21.786-04:00Wiley, before byot phones were allowed to be visib...Wiley, before byot phones were allowed to be visible or to be used. Why did your son have his phone out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-62016148366019296682014-03-20T11:12:04.661-04:002014-03-20T11:12:04.661-04:00Ettolrahc, CMS mus t be listening to you. A 10 m...Ettolrahc, CMS mus t be listening to you. A 10 million dollar gym/office complex is just being completed at Independence. After that is finished a 8 million dollar vocational building will be fitted to offer students there a chance to learn tech trades. Studentsnat surrounding schools can opt to attend there for the engineering, autotech, cosmetology and other offerings. The Mint Hill border cuts right through the softball field at Independence so it is in Mint Hill too though it has a charlotte p.o box. Mint Hill has talked about annexation though that would incur costs. Independence has a lot to lookforward to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com