Learning outside of the classroom

Learning outside of the classroom

1. BYOD Policy

   • increased access
   • self-directed learning
   • provides a bridge between formal and informal learning
   • Extends and augments learning inside and outside the classroom
   • Offers potential for increased learner and parental engagement (device portability makes for easy transfer between home and school
     • 'kids whose parents are involved in their education are more successful in school-and in life' (PR Newswire, 2013)
   • Safety issues - theft in or on the way to and from school
   • Financial considerations and equity issues - how to support learners without a device
     • Schools ask parents to stump up £200 - Guardian
   • Balancing pedagogical benefits versus potential classroom distractions
   • Potential security risks from allowing personal, unmanaged devices to connect to a managed network

2. NEN - The Education Network (2013) page 1,2, PR Newswire and Schools ask parents to stump up £200 for IPads