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Top 10 BYOD concerns — and how to overcome them [Part 1]

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More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. Both success stories and failure stories of adopting BYOD policies and implementing BYOD programs in schools belong to this process.

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What New Research on Young Kids’ Media Use Means for Teachers

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Mobile Access Is Nearly Universal Perhaps it’s no surprise to learn that mobile device use has become nearly universal, with 98 percent of kids age 8 and under living in a home with some type of mobile device. For educators, the rise of mobile media in homes presents us with an important role to play for kids and families.

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A guest post from AASL’s Banned Websites Awareness Day Committee

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In 2014, ALA Washington’s Office for Information and Technology Policy (OITP) developed a helpful white paper to examine CIPA’s decade-long impact, Fencing Out Knowledge t h a t d e l i n e a t e d f o u r recommendations t o ALA: Increase awareness of the spectrum of filtering choices. Digital Citizenship by OSAPAC.

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Debunking 3 myths about BYOD in the classroom

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Not long ago, mobile devices were considered perfect for any past-time activity, and had no place in the classroom. A strong BYOD policy can help schools avoid these security concerns. Read more: DOs and DON’Ts of teaching digital citizenship. Like I said, a strong BYOD policy can clearly cover all security issues.

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Exploring the Benefits of Implementing BOYD in Education

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However, implementing BOYD in schools also presents some challenges such as data security, digital divide, and compatibility issues. This can lead to a digital divide which could end up hindering learning opportunities for certain students. This can help keep students from accessing inappropriate content online (e.g.,

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