More Financially Struggling Districts Utilizing BYOD Systems

The Hackensack (NJ) Record (3/13, Superville) reports on the rising prominence of bring-your-own-device programs in US schools, noting that the "about-face is a growing trend in K-12 districts nationwide, from Georgia and Wisconsin to New Jersey. Cellphones, laptops and tablets are relatively affordable, and rare is the teenager who doesn't own at least one. As such, more teachers are incorporating Internet-based programs, applications and videos into their lesson plans, the 21st-century equivalent of chalk and blackboard." The piece notes that the practice can be especially helpful in cash-strapped districts.