7 Steps to BYOT
Here's what Georgia's Forsyth County Schools recommends when thinking about implementing BYOT. (Find more at www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/byot.)
1. Think carefully about your goals.
2. Survey students about what gadgets they own.
3. Get buy-in from parents and the community.
4. Determine rules for personal devices, and make sure everyone is clear on them.
5. Test connectivity by inviting students to bring in their devices.
6. Ask students about their experiences with their own gadgets.
7. Plan how you can use BYOT to develop fun, challenging activities for students.