BYOD - Bring Your Own Device

Hello everyone! If you have never heard about "BYOD," get ready-- it is a term that will become very known within the next few years.

BYOD:

Bring 

Your 

Own 

Device

BYOD stands for 'Bring Your Own Device'. This term is becoming more and more popular in education each year. Jackson County Schools are becoming very interested in this idea, and it's likely that we will see this implemented in our schools very soon. 

BYOD basically means that students will be allowed to bring their own device to school for educational purposes. There are many benefits to BYOD, but the most important is the cost. BYOD cuts the cost of technology significantly for our schools. However, BYOD does cost. BYOD costs the parents, guardians, and students. If your child already has a device that would benefit them for BYOD, they are set. If not, BYOD can become pretty costly. I have attached a link to a BYOD survey, and you may voice your opinions about BYOD anonymously through the form.

BYOD Devices:

• Tablets (Android tablets, iPads, etc.)
• Smartphones 
• Laptops 

Take a look at the article 20 Pros and Cons of Implementing BYOD in Schools to see the pros and cons of BYOD in detail. This may help you decide whether you are for or against BYOD. 

Take the Survey HERE. Voice your opinion!