Personal Tech Devices OK'd for High Schools
Regional school board unanimously approves student use of their own wireless devices in the classroom.
No need for teens to leave their technology devices at home during the school day anymore, as the West Morris Regional Board of Education unanimously decided to allow district students to bring their own wireless devices to class. The B.Y.O.T.–Bring Your Own Technology–initiative has been batted around since schools superintendent Mackey Pendergrast took his position in March 2012, and became official with a vote at the board’s most recent meeting. Students won’t be able to take advantage of the new initiative just yet, as the board is still creating policies around the move. “What are the parameters?” Pendergrast asked the board. “We still need to analyze and create responsible usage policy and social media policy.” Along with the …
LVMom
2:51 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013
I tried to answer this earlier, but my personal technology device (aka iphone) failed to post it. LOL Lemonade, I was never trying to make this a homeschool vs public school vs private school issue. I personally believe that there is NO, as in NOT ANY, perfect school option... their is however, the perfect school option for your child. Children are unique and so should the choice a parent makes … more ›