ByOT

Bring yo

ur own te

chnology

Why bring your own technology?

• Students of today are 21st century learners•They live in a digital world•They demand creativity •They are constantly connected•They are collaborators

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What does 21st century learning look like?

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What are the benefits of BYOT?• Parent-financed-students bring their own devices,

allowing the budget to go to other things• Devices are often up-to-date• Learning becomes accessible anytime• Information is readily available • Students and teachers are no longer confined to the four

walls of the classroom • Prepares students for the technology they will encounter

in higher education• Promotes creativity• Allows for differentiation among learners

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How can BYOT be used?• Data organization tools• Web-based applications for classroom polling &

quick tests• Audio for podcasting and radio broadcasts• Video• QR codes• Digital storytelling• Language learning• Probe attachments for measuring data• Course companion sites

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21st Century learning is…

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Challenges of implementation• Network infrastructure• Bandwidth• Inappropriate use of devices• Classroom management of devices• Control of student use of devices and

networks• Theft of devices• High poverty of the district

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Most Important factors surrounding byot• Infrastructure• Funding• Support • Policies• Training

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Steps to implementation in the schools 1. Establish a technology team within the school2. Train the team on proper management and use of technology in the

classroom3. Establish a technology plan and policy for the school4. Write and adopt an Internet Acceptable Use Policy5. Establish a forum to share ideas about technology use in the classroom

(Edmodo)6. Conduct professional development that prepares teachers for the

integration of technology and technology management7. Have each teacher write their own technology policy for their classroom

with rules and consequences for misuse of technology8. Implement CyberSafety Curriculum 9. Install wireless routers in every classroom to ensure wireless capabilities10.Engage the community through news media, social media, and the school

web site

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Steps to implementation continued11. Post all school technology plans and policies to the district

web site12. Hold a parent forum regarding BYOT 13. Have the technology team available to students and

parents at open house 14. Discuss expectations and consequences with students15. Have students sign the Internet Acceptable Use policy16. Have students sign their teacher’s classroom technology

policy17. Advertise BYOT within the school through school news and

web sites

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Projected budgetInfrastructure for all (6) schools:

$367,899.00

Devices for all schools including two iPad carts and four laptop mobile carts per school: $688,798.91

Total covered by esplost: $1,056,697.91

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Too much?Save money on implementation by:• Having a longer time period of implementation (2

years instead of 1)• Taking bids on contracted work such as wifi

installation• Buying cheaper devices (Apple=expensive)• Not buying devices at all (BYOT can JUST mean

student devices)

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Questions?

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References

• K-12 Blueprint. (n.d.). K-12 Blueprint. Retrieved February 25, 2014, from http://www.k12blueprint.com/byod

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