1. BYOD Smackdown Presenters Roy Hickman, Moderator David Palme, Con Stance Jeff Trudell, Pro Stance

2. What is BYOD? Bring Your Own Device BYOD refers to students who bring their own computing devices – such as smartphones, laptops and tablets – to school for use and connectivity on the district network.

3. In the past most schools have frowned on students bringing their own devices. Is it time for a change?

4. Academics 1.Allows teachers to implement creative assignments. 2.Enables students to implement organizational tools that they already frequently use. 3.Makes learning more interactive. 4.Helps meet the needs of multiple learning styles. 5.Fits in well with project or problem based learning. 6.Enables students to collaborate or share resources anywhere, anytime.

5. Bandwidth and crowded networks It is much more challenging for an IT department to manage the bandwidth required to ensure all devices are connected and running smoothly.

6. Access to information With each student having easy access to the web, students have an efficient source for research, fact-finding, etc. With ubiquitous access to technology, students have unlimited access to information. A great quote from Marc-Andre Lalande: “Let the computer take care of the computable, you take care of the meaningful.”

7. Distractions Having a device in class opens up the possibility of students using them for social purposes, like texting, which distracts from coursework and makes it more challenging for educators to hold students’ attention. Video Video

8. Concentrated Funding If students bring their own devices to school, schools can concentrate funding on the students who need it. In fact, with more funding for these students, the technology can be even better.

9. Teachers have to be experts Allowing students to bring their mobile devices to class means that teachers and tech staff are responsible for ensuring everyone’s technology works properly.

10. No limitations Students can download software without the help or approval from the IT department. Students take control of ensuring that their device is working, instilling a sense of responsibility. Plus, if it’s their own device, they will want it to work properly.

11. Cheating A pro of BYOD is students’ limitless access to information. Yet this means that teachers have less control over students possibly using these devices for cheating.

12. Digital Literacy With the integration of BYOD policies, you’re teaching today’s students digital literacy and digital citizenship. Today’s youth are going to be utilizing technology no matter what; BYOD is an opportunity to teach them to use it effectively.

13. Legal Issues 1.Does a school have the right to search the contents of a student owned device? Such as if a student were accused of taking photos in the locker room. 2.CIPA requires that schools must monitor the online activities of minors. Can schools fulfill that requirement with BYOD? 3.What if a student has a limited data or texting plan? Who is financially responsible for overages?

14. Up-to-date technology No matter what, new and improved technology will be introduced to consumers. There’s no way schools can keep up with the latest models. Students, however, will.

15. Existing Policies In Place? Are any schools currently engaged in BYOD? What policy changes need to be made?

16. Is there a middle ground?

17. References & Resources 1.http://www.pcworld.com/article/260814/your_android_byod_toolbox_15_apps_services_and_products. html#tk.nl_bdx_h_crawlhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/260814/your_android_byod_toolbox_15_apps_services_and_products. html#tk.nl_bdx_h_crawl 2.http://mashable.com/2012/06/30/smartphones-college-students-infographic/http://mashable.com/2012/06/30/smartphones-college-students-infographic/ 3.http://www1.good.com/campaign-forms/byod-fierce-mobileIT- eBook?lsrc=Website%3cyp=Online%20Content&cid=7010000000063mOhttp://www1.good.com/campaign-forms/byod-fierce-mobileIT- eBook?lsrc=Website%3cyp=Online%20Content&cid=7010000000063mO 4.http://blog.tophatmonocle.com/2012/08/5-pros-and-cons-of-byod-in-education/http://blog.tophatmonocle.com/2012/08/5-pros-and-cons-of-byod-in-education/ 5.http://www.zdnet.com/infographic-the-ten-things-we-fear-and-love-about-byod-7000000899/http://www.zdnet.com/infographic-the-ten-things-we-fear-and-love-about-byod-7000000899/ 6.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bring_your_own_devicehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bring_your_own_device 7.http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/B/BYOD.htmlhttp://www.webopedia.com/TERM/B/BYOD.html 8.http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnherrema/2012/05/07/bring-your-own-device-part-ii-best-practices-for- reducing-mobility-costs/http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnherrema/2012/05/07/bring-your-own-device-part-ii-best-practices-for- reducing-mobility-costs/