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The Drivers of a Successful BYOD Initiative

A Principal's Reflections

Even when we entertain guests I will go to charge my iPhone and find that someone has already commandeered my charger, much to my chagrin. As devices have become more affordable over the years, parents have bestowed a variety of mobile technologies upon their children. BYOD begins with trusting and respecting students.

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Addressing the most common parent concerns about BYOD in schools

Neo LMS

BYOD — Bring Your Own Device — has taken the education system by storm. There’s been a lot of talk about BYOD in schools, on whether or not it is beneficial for the learning process of students, with serious arguments in both camps. I for one believe BYOD at school is a clear case of the if you can’t fight it, embrace it mantra.

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Top 10 BYOD concerns — and how to overcome them [Part 1]

Neo LMS

BYOD at school is more than the latest buzz phrase you hear at every corner of the teacher’s rooms or along school hallways. More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning.

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Mobile learning: The good and the bad

Neo LMS

Everywhere we go, here and there, people always seem to have a mobile device in their hands, be it a smartphone or a tablet. It’s almost a sin not to own a mobile device. Our mobile devices are online 24/7. Mobile learning of course. The pros The most obvious reason is that almost everyone owns a mobile device.

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A Practical Way to Increase Access to Mobile Technology Regardless of Age

A Principal's Reflections

Even though the cost of mobile devices has gone down, considerable purchasing challenges persist. As my wife was preparing to upgrade her iPhone, she asked me if I wanted to as well. Regardless of your position, think about reaching out to your family and friends to acquire mobile devices before they are ready to upgrade.

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5 Ways Adobe Premiere Rush Encourages Creativity in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

I love that this works with their individual mobile phone cameras. However, I am more familiar with iPhones. It is good for beginners, perfect for a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) school like mine, and the projects sync between all devices. To access these features, just toggle from Auto to Pro. One app… any device.

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The principalship: 6 ways smartphones have changed the landscape

The Innovative Educator

Since making the switch a little over a year ago to the iPhone, my ability to stay connected to the school community has reached new heights. In fact, this small device is in many ways the mobile “hub” of the school as information on all aspects of building operations comes my way both day and night. Here’s why… I want more ».