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BYOD/ BYOT case study of Forsyth County Schools in the USA. Effective implementation of a BYOD program with improved student engagement and technology integration into lessons.

BYOD/ BYOT case study of Forsyth County Schools in the USA. Effective implementation of a BYOD program with improved student engagement and technology integration into lessons.

An observational piece about BYOD in practice in an American high school.

An observational piece about BYOD in practice in an American high school.

Interesting article from Lisa Nielsen advocating a BYOD approach to technology in schools.

Interesting article from Lisa Nielsen advocating a BYOD approach to technology in schools.

This article deals with BYOD in the workplace but I think many of the same issues could apply in the school setting.

We're exploring BYOD at our school. Even if you're not yet at this stage, this list of applications is a useful list to explore to increase connectivity and collaboration.

Great Blog by US Principal discussing the pros and cons of 1:1 and BYOD.

Australia is following the trend in other countries to have students bring their own laptops and tablets to use at school but while the trend has gathered ...

Sam Gliksman writes about building a "bring your own device" plan for schools.

Sam Gliksman writes about building a "bring your own device" plan for schools.

n a recent Teacher article, two schools discussed their differing policies on mobile phone use during school hours. Here, we look at a range of studies that have explored the positives and negatives of allowing mobile phones to be used in class. As Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs become more widespread, questions are being raised about the benefits of allowing students to actively use mobile phones as learning devices in school. Over the past decade, several studies have taken a closer look at student and educator perspectives on the issue.

Interesting article about some of the pros and cons of BYOT being introduced in some schools in the US.

Steps in implementing a 1-1 laptop program

It is commonly recognized that our nation's progress depends on improving learning, thereby creating healthier communities and a stronger workforce. In today's world, that requires us to take advantage of new learning tools to ensure that our children's learning is practical and prepares them for the challenges of the 21st century. The advantages of digital media now greatly outweigh the disadvantages and require that schools update their thinking and policies to provide guidance on the use of these tools to improve student learning and achievement.