B.Y.O.D. Bring Your Own Device Considerations for Implementing an Open Mobile WiFi Campus By Kristin Morris M.E.T. program, June 2012 Boise State University

Why the big trend? BYOD (bring-your-own-device) is the current trend that budget pinched schools are considering across the country. With BYOD, students use their own laptops, tablets, iPhones and other mobile devices on the campus wireless network.

Students learn 30-80% faster with tech-based instruction Schools save on computer equipment, installations and maintenance So, to make the switch to B.Y.O.D.... what's involved?

Keys to Planning a successful conversion to a B.Y.O.D. campus: Alleviate security threats. Meet the need for better WiFi coverage and capacity. Confirm reliable connectivity.

Control WiFi access Provide Firewalls, site filtering, device registration and free virus protection to all security

Security Firewalls & Filtering Forsyth County Schools Source security

Security Device registration Virus scans on log-in Source security

Security Spell out expectations for what students and teachers may and may not do. security

Connectivity A second key to a successful BYOD rollout …

Connectivity

Capacity Third for a successful BYOD rollout …

Capacity

= B.Y.O.D. Success!

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