BYOD

= //Is BYOD a Good Idea for My School// =

DESCRIPTION: Come learn how one school is taking advantage of free web tools and open source software to give students the freedom to bring their own laptops to school.

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= Notes =

__ ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS __

 * 1) Cloud Based Web Apps & Storage
 * 2) Fast, Reliable Wireless Internet
 * 3) Training
 * Teacher
 * Student
 * Parents
 * 1) Clearly Stated Technical Requirements
 * 2) Plan for Broken Student Devices

Change in the Mindset of Teachers

 * Let go of some control
 * Focus on content, not tools

Parents Understand that Freedom Isn't Free

 * Parents are an important partner and a vital component in determining the success or failure of any 1:1 device program.

__ Resources __
BYOD "Off White" Paper Our Parent Information Site Google Apps Training Site - Site I created for our staff Google Apps Training Connect2Compete - A possible solution for the "have-nots" How NOT to do BYOD: @http://vimeo.com/64080970

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