BYOT Resources

These resources are provided to assist the implementation of Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) throughout the Forsyth County Schools System.

• BYOT in Forsyth County Schools

• Suggestions for Beginning Your BYOT Initiative (website/ handout)
• Student BYOT Policy/Agreement - The content of this policy may be modified by each school to fit the needs of its learning community (Sample BYOT Policy/Agreement Letter).
• 10 Key Components of a Successful BYOT Initiative (adapted from work by Eric Sheninger)

BYOT Videos

• BYOT Tour Video from September 28, 2012 by Jenny Grabiec.
• Forsyth's BYOT Program was featured on the May 6, 2012 NBC Nightly News Broadcast.  Watch the Video Here!
• BYOT at Forsyth Central High School - Video of BYOT Tour on February 10, 2012!

BYOT Articles

• Advantages of the BYOT Classroom by Dr. Tim Clark, eSchoolNews
• From Acceptable Use to Responsible Use by Dr. Tim Clark, Creative Educator
• Transforming Learning with BYOT by Dr. Tim Clark, A Platform for Good
• Digitally Aided Education, Using the Students' Own Electronic Gear by Matt Richtel, The New York Times
• Recap of the BYOT Tour in Forsyth County, GA by Jill Thompson (September 28, 2012)
• Personalizing the Learning Environment - Ten Steps to Encourage Student Voice and Student Choice by Barbara Bray & Kathleen McClaskey

BYOT Research

• Middle School Students Using Smartphones More Interested in STEM by Joshua Bolkan
• Living and Learning with Mobile Devices: What Parents Think about Mobile Devices for Early Childhood and K-12 Learning by Grunwald Associates LLC

BYOT Equity

• Kajeet Provides Off-Campus Internet To Students At Forsyth County Schools
• Morrow Family Medicine Raises $30K for Forsyth Schools' Bring Your Own Technology Initiative