Whether we're talking about BYOD (bring your own device) or BYOT (bring your own technology) to school that is...It is apparent that it's inevitable. It's only a matter of time. The biggest difference that I can see is the approach that is being taken from district to district and/or state to state. Some are "jumping right in" (21 schools in Charlotte, NC) as where others are more cautious, such as our own system here in Madison County :) According to Tech & Learning with Aruba networks published an eBook entitled Network Planning for BYOD and 1:1 Learning Initiatives http://newbay.ebookhost.net/tl/aruba/1/ebook/1/index.php?e=61&user_id=64212&flash=11.402 which is pretty technical as far as discussions regarding networking infrastructure components and Wi-Fi architecture considerations and such...but it also includes some good points about considerations when deciding when and how to make such a giant transition. I think that Madison County is clearly "beginning with the end in mind" in regards to such an initiative. It seems that they are preparing and planning for such such a transition before "diving right in" which is clearly justified in the aforementioned ebook. In regards to scalability the ebook states, "Once you let students BYOD, the amount of devices can quadruple. Ultimately, you'll want your wireless network to be able to support thousands of concurrent devices with minimal IT involvement."
So whether it's "dive right in" or prepare then implement...IT IS INEVITABLE! BYOD is coming to schools everywhere! "Digital learning is essential in transforming our schools."
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