The Pleasures and Perils of BYOD – Part II: The Perils

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The popularity of “bring your own device” is growing. But have you considered the disadvantages of BYOD?

BYOD (bring your own device) has caught on like wildfire, and K–12 schools throughout the country (and world) are madly adopting it. The benefits are many (see our rundown in Part I of the Pleasures and Perils of BYOD).

However, BYOD is not all a bed of roses. Beware the challenges you may face—and prepare to meet them head on with these ...

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The Pleasures and Perils of BYOD – Part I: The Pleasures

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What are the benefits of BYOD in K–12 Schools? 

Over the past few years, BYOD (bring your own device) has exploded in the K–12 classroom. Most high schools, middle schools, and even elementary schools have hopped on the BYOD bandwagon.

With the proliferation of personal gadgets, downsizing of IT budgets, and sheer impracticality (and expense) of issuing devices to every student, the momentum appears unstoppable.

Where mobile phones, tablets, and the like were once prohibited in schools, they’re now embraced ...

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