BYOD - Bring Your Own Device

There are many issues associated with BYOD .

•  Firstly the cost. Will many parents be able or willing to pay for these devices including  the insurance for potential damage or theft.
•  Parents may be increasingly concerned about the overuse and reliance of technology and the distraction it may promote during class time. 
• What happens if students do not or cannot provide a device? The school must have enough for all students to allow for equity and access. 
• Which device? laptop,  ipad or android. What happens if there are different devices. Will there be compatibility issues. Will the device provided  by parents be the most optimal for learning?
• Will all devices be able to be recharged? Where and how?
• Teaching implications - including knowledge and training  
•  Adequate education – digital citizenship and information literacy

For more detailed information about BYOD here is a link provided by the NSW  Department of Education  and Training.

BYOD in Schools Literature Review 2013:

https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/technology/computers/mobile-device/BYOD_2013_Literature_Review.pdf