Developing a successful BYOD program requires extensive planning, communication, and ongoing evaluation. Although each district is unique, with its own cultures and concerns, a well-defined framework will go a long way in helping a school initiate a BYOD program. 

This technology taxonomy contains over 30 scenarios that show teachers a range of use of mobile devices in the classroom. The scenarios cover all grade levels and subject areas including language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and the arts. This taxonomy will also be released as app for both Android* and iOS* devices.

Download and adapt these sample presentations to introduce various audiences to the benefits and challenges of BYOD.

Before you open your classroom doors to student-owned devices, use the attached checklist to evaluate your readiness.

Oak Hills Local School District in Ohio has implemented a successful BYOD program that permits both students and staff to bring in their own devices. The district decided to try BYOD because they believe that using technology in the classroom will help to prepare their high school students for work in the 21^st century world. 

Educators interested in ways to use technology to improve student learning are exploring the idea of a "flipped" classroom. This resources provides additional detail on what the flipped approach entails and policies that impact.

Faced with the decline of the local textile industry, in 2009 the rural Piedmont City School district in northeastern Alabama, began MPower, a program to provide laptops to all students in Grades 4-12. 

Download these sample presentation files (Microsoftt Powerpoint*) that you can modify and adapt for your own use.

Today's digital technologies are revolutionizing the way people communicate and learn, causing many education experts to re-examine the role of print content in the classroom.

Digital learning environments are the key to addressing what one might call the "three C's" of learning today. 21st century students are required to be sophisticated consumers, interpreters, and users of content. Our schools need to teach them to consume, collaborate, and create.

If your district is making the move toward a digital curriculum, you will likely want to consider implementing a learning management system. A learning management system (LMS) is an online platform that enables the delivery of materials, resources, tools, and activities to students both in and out of the classroom environment. It allows teachers to offer tailored instruction that can be accessed by students anytime, anywhere without geographic constraints.

The Irving Independent School District (IISD) is located in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolis, and for 100 years it has been offering students the best resources available to achieve a quality education. The district serves about 35,000 students representing 99 different countries and speaking 67 languages. IISD is a minority-majority district, with 67% of its students coming from Hispanic heritage and 39% English Language Learners (ELL).  About 73% of students in the district qualify for free and reduced lunch.

Located in southeastern Tucson, Vail School District (VSD) is ranked the top largest school district in Arizona with over 10,000 students enrolled in grades K-12. The district’s region has experienced immense residential and commercial growth over the past decade, leading the district to expand rapidly with new schools and alternative education options.