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BYOD Begins With Trust and Respect

A Principal's Reflections

I have written extensively over the past couple of years about our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative at New Milford High School at the Huffington Post and on my own blog. It has been interesting to look back at all my blog posts to see how far we have come with BYOD at NMHS. Take a look at the traffic at each access point below.

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Overcoming 3 challenges of introducing blended learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

To really be able to apply the blended learning approach, teachers need access to multiple devices connected to the Internet, but also tools such as an LMS to create a community working together towards the same goals, both online and offline. Read more: Debunking 3 myths about BYOD in the classroom.

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How to make your school IT budget go further

Vizor

E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts on internet access and telecommunications services for schools. IDEA ensures children with disabilities have access to free and appropriate education, services, and resources including technology. To help we have made a sample 1:1 device repair policy document to assist schools.

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5 Areas of Consideration for Developing a BYOD Policy for Your School or District

The 21st Century Principal

While there is some debate about whether a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Policy perpetuates inequities and the technology gap, school districts in times of tightening budgets and limited resources are looking for cost-effective ways to increase student access to technology. Set up general guidelines for BYOD access.

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5 Tips for Administrators That Can Lead to BYOD Success

Gaggle Speaks

As mobile devices become more accessible to everyone, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is likely to increase in popularity. The challenge with a BYOD program, however, is that you can’t simply tell students to bring their own devices to school. Having a BYOD program can mean major headaches for your support team.

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Power Up Your Spaces

A Principal's Reflections

Over the years we have seen more embracement of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and 1:1 device rollouts. Cost and ease of access will only lead to more schools and districts going down this path. Persistent access to high-speed Internet in and out of school. Powerful learning devices. High-quality digital learning content.

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6 Pillars to Successfully Integrate Technology In Your 1:1 Classroom

Securly

In summary, their results suggested “no noticeable improvement” in standardized test scores (PISA) for reading, mathematics, or science in countries that heavily invested in classroom technology; thus, they do not believe expanding access to high-tech devices (1:1 Chromebook programs) will abate falling test scores. .