This presentation examines the pros and cons of BYOD in classrooms. I give my stance on the subject and conclude by defending my argument.

1. BYOD Presentation
Shaun Podunavac
SPE/584 Learning Disabilities and Language and Development
Disorders
Dr. Deborah Villarreal
August 27, 2018

2. What is BYOD?
• BYOD is a term for schools that allow students to use a personal
device as a learning tool.
• The popularity of BYOD programs are on the rise due to the issue of
providing students with greater access to technology while budgets are
increasingly shrinking, (Kiger, 2015).

3. The Benefits of BYOD
• A significant change that emerged from BYOD is the disappearance of
in boundaries between forma and informal learning spaces to allow for
participation into learning activities and collaboration, (Adhikari,
2017).
• Many teachers advocate that their students have become creators of
knowledge, rather than consumers.
• Learning that begins in the classroom can be completed anywhere, for
example, at home, during a trip, or anywhere outside of the classroom.

4. The Negatives Concerning BYOD
• Many teachers worry that BYOD policies will increase distractions
among students.
• There is a concern that BYOD will further the divide between lower
and higher income students.
• The chance of problems like cyberbullying and other misuses of
personal technology remain a significant concern for many educators,
(Cho, 2017).

5. Legal Constructs of Students with IEPs
• All IEPs have already existing accommodations and modifications to
help students work towards their goals.
• Assistive technology exists in each school districts to provide
resources for students with intellectual, learning, and speech
disabilities.
• Assistive technology includes the following: text-to-speech software,
AAC devices, laptop computers, hearing devices, Braille, etc.

6. Where Do I Stand?
I am of the opinion that BYOD policies should not be implemented into
school systems. These are personal devices that students are brining into
school. The school itself is not paying for them. This presents a problem
to students who cannot afford these technologies. It increases the risk of
cyberbullying, distracted students, and misuse of technology during
class time. There is also the issue of liability should a student’s device
be lost, stolen, or damaged, Lastly, schools already have technologies in
place for students to use. Many students already have access to a
chromebook (laptop) for school use. These laptops provide security to
prevent students to going to inappropriate websites and bullying others.

7. Conclusion
While there are benefits to the BYOD policies that many schools are
adopting, I feel they do not outweigh the consequences that come along
with allowing children to bring their own devices to school. Many of
these technologies are expensive, meaning that many students cannot
afford them. It raises the risk of distractions within the classroom, and it
also increases the chances of a student being cyberbullied. It makes it
more difficult for a teacher to monitor every child’s device. Most
schools already have technologies available for children that are much
easier to monitor.

8. References
Adhikari, J., Scogings, C., & Sofat, I. (2017). Evolving Digital Divides in Information Literacy and
Learning Outcomes: A BYOD Journey in a Secondary School. The International Journal of
Information and Learning Technology, 34(4), 290-306.
Cho, V. (2017). Vision, Mission, and Technology Implementation: Going One-to-One in a Catholic
School. Journal of Catholic Education, 20(2), 177-198.
Kiger, D. & Herro, D. (2015). Bring Your Own Device: Parental Guidance (PG) Suggested. Tech
Trends, 59(5), 51-61.