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Where Will BYOD Lead?
Some BYOD programs have been successful, but teachers and public officials have been wondering how BYOD has affected the classroom. -
Schools are asking students to "BYOD"
Due to budget cuts, schools are asking students to bring their own technology to class. -
BYOD Success Story
Shelly Gould Burgess, a physics teacher in Avon Lake, Ohio, says BYOD has been successful in their school due to proper training and education. -
Training Needed
Administration worked with staff, tech directors and tech savvy teachers trained teachers to use the technology. -
BYOD Pilot Programs
Students sign agreement to use device only during class time for specific projects. Teachers are there to assist students. -
Resources Critical
BYOD could save schools money if done correctly, but if no training is given, BYOD is ineffective. -
Don't Blame the Teacher
Andrea Prejean, associate director of the National Education Association’s education policy and practice department, says that student achievement will not improve without proper planning, implementation and professional development, and teachers will be blamed. -
The Digital Divide
Students who cannot BYOD should not face any stigma in school. No teasing or bullying allowed! -
BYOD Hazards
Cyberbullying and sharing too much information are worries. -
Responsible Use Policy
Schools must develop responsible use policies that address BYOD issues before instituting any BYOD program in their school. -
Proper Policies and Ground Rules are the First Step
BYOD devices should not be put in place just to cut costs. Schools will need proper training and awareness of the hazards for any BYOD program to work. -
My Thoughts
Personally, I think BYOD is a big step that needs a lot of thought. It can never be, "All right, kids, BYOD." The entire staff will need training, which will be a huge learning curve. Kids must be educated about the proper usage of any technological device. I just hope my school, or any school, will not do BYOD out of sheer convenience and cost cutting. I think BYOD needs to be done in baby steps, if at all.
