BYOT – Reading and Discussion

<<< BYOT and BYOD in schools

There is so much more to BYO than the devices themselves.

The pedagogy of the classroom is the critical factor in the success of BYOT / BYOD programs in schools.

The links below provide some reading and discussion relating to the implementation of BYOT/BYOD initiatives in K-12 schools.

Reading and Discussion
	BYOT v BYOD What is the difference?
	BYOT – Bring it on! Discussions related to BYOT in schools.
	BYOT Management Continuum Moving from a locked-down laptop-centred environment to an outcomes focussed BYO iPad classroom.
	BYOD – Trust & Respect A Principal’s reflections on developing a BYOD program built around trust and respect.
	BYOD and SAMR Darcy Moore discusses the technical and pedagogical implications of a BYOD program at Dapto HS, in the Illawarra (NSW).
	BYOD – A new world of opportunity Schools that have a BYOD policy are encouraging independent learning and asking teachers to innovate in a fashion that would have been unimaginable just a few years ago. (ABC Splash, Darcy Moore)
	BYOD Sandpit Stacks of resources for schools in the NSW Department of Education and Communities who are starting out with BYOD. Reading, examples, wireless connection info, etc.
	7 BYOD Myths debunked When the time comes, let’s move past the ignorance and break the ban on students using their own tech kit at school.
	5 Mistakes schools make with iPads (and how to correct them) While there are many effective approaches to incorporating iPads (and other mobile devices) successfully in the classroom, there are some common mistakes that are in some cases crippling the success of these initiatives.
	BYOT – School experience ABC podcast discussion with Jason Arruzza, Director of ICT at St Luke’s Grammar school in Sydney, about the implementation of the school’s BYOT program.
	BYOD Toolkit (US) Wide variety of downloadable resources for planning and implementing a BYOD program.
	Leanne Windor’s Links Wide variety of resources for schools considering the BYOT option.
	Going 1:1 in your school Why tablets are the best option for your 1:1 program.
	How to support BYOD without really trying Google Apps make BYOD manageable in any school. (Yass HS, NSW)
	The cross-platform classroom Focus on outcomes not the tools – discussion related to the proliferation of multiple OSs in classrooms.
	Mobile learning is inevitable Why some of the biggest and fastest-growing tools in education are apps and mobile-friendly web tools.
	BYOT – Challenges in Business It’s not just schools that are faced with BYOT challenges.
	BYOD – One school’s experience A spot check of the average 15 year-old’s school bag is likely to reveal a heady mix of technology.
	St Leonards moves to BYOD Students at St Leonard’s College in Brighton East (Victoria) are using their own tablet devices for classroom activities.
	Pros and Cons of BYOD in Schools Lists of ‘for’ and ‘against’ arguments for BYOD in schools.
	BYOT – Concerns in K-12 schools Discussion of common concerns with the implementation of BYOT programs in school districts.
	Douglas County PODs Initiative Students in Douglas County schools are encouraged to use their own cell phones to support curriculum activities.
	iPads in the Classroom Some thoughts from a Canadian teacher about how to be prepared for the use of iPads in your classroom.
	Framework for 21st Century Learning 21st century standards, assessments, curriculum, instruction, professional development and learning environments can produce 21st century outcomes for today’s students.
	Should schools embrace BYOD? Teachers and public education advocates are wondering – where will BYOD lead?
See also:
	Wikipedia BYOT / BYOD definition