BYOD vs. 1:1
Comparing Tech Options in Classrooms
Define the Topic
BYOD
- Bring Your Own Device
- Students bring their own device from home
1:1
- School or school district chooses a specific device to use for all students
- Gives these devices to each student and teacher, often loaded with materials and applications that the school wants everyone to use
Pros and Cons
Pros of BYOD
- Cost effective (schools don't have to buy and maintain hundreds of devices)
- Device familiarity (students already know how to use their own devices)
- Respect for personal property (students care about their own device and will take care of it)
Pros of 1:1
- Inexpensive for students (each child is given a device)
- Device management is simple (tech department knows one certain brand and how to fix it)
- Everyone has the same resources (each child is using Microsoft Word, instead of some using Microsoft and others using Apple Pages for example)
- Cooperative (students can collaborate easily using synced devices)
Cons of BYOD
- Expensive for the student/family (have to provide a device for child)
- Device management is difficult (if there is a problem with a personal device, tech department may not be familiar with the device/know how to fix it)
- Juggling operating systems (oftentimes there is a disconnect between sharing on PC vs. Mac)
Cons of 1:1
- Expensive for the school system (have to buy devices/software for each student)
- Expensive and challenging to maintain (school has to buy upgrades for technology and replace old/broken devices)
Resources to Learn about BYOD and 1:1
BYOD vs. 1:1 Debate Creates Opportunities for the Device-Agnostic Designer
http://www.securedgenetworks.com/
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An infographic directly comparing BYOD to 1:1
Comparing BYOD vs. 1:1 Learning—Which Should You Choose?
www.k-12techdecisions.com
This article compares and contrasts the use of BYOD and 1:1, and shows clear pros and cons of each choice.