BYOD+Policy+Development+-+Ele

Elementary Tech Reps...

After reading the two articles, list ideas that you have about a "BYOD" Policy for your students and school.

What positive things could happen? What barriers do you anticipate?
 * iPad touches, smart phones and other devices that schools don't offer
 * Students will have more opportunities to use technology.
 * It relates them to the real world of technology that is evolving at such a rapid pace.
 * Not enough funding to purchase programs for the technology (such as apps).
 * Parents can't/won't pay for technology/devices.
 * Parents may not want their child bringing expensive tech devices to school.
 * Theft of devices
 * Higher SES students will have better tech devices no matter what.
 * Lower SES students may not have the schema to navigate devices
 * Poor hotspots in schools
 * Bring inappropriate materials to school that is loaded on their personal devices.

What are your opinions and ideas about Functionality? Equity? Responsibility?