Report
The State of Queensland (Department of Education, Training and Employment) BYOx research project 2013
Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment
2013
Abstract
Bring Your Own 'x' (BYOx) is a term used to describe a digital device ownership model where students and/or staff use their privately owned devices to access the departmental network and information systems in an educational setting. The BYOx acronym used by the Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment (DETE) refers to the teaching and learning environment in Queensland state schools where privately owned devices are utilised. The 'x' in BYOx represents more than a privately owned device, it also includes software, applications, connectivity or carriage service and appropriate behaviours. The BYO elements covered by the 'x' will increase in number and complexity over time as BYO programs in Queensland state schools mature and technology evolves. This report is not an endorsement of BYOx; it portrays a snapshot of the major elements of BYOx that Queensland state schools should address if such a program is to be considered for a school community. There is no one size fits all approach for BYOx. This report highlights a number of school based business models, associated support materials, potential issues, planning considerations, recommendations and conclusions required to implement BYOx programs. The department manages extensive information technology infrastructure and provides policies and procedures relating to appropriate use of the network. Schools currently implementing a BYOx program do so with full knowledge and acceptance of the associated risks and responsibilities. Existing information and communications technologies (ICT) infrastructure, to better accommodate BYOx, is planned to be upgraded in Queensland state schools by the end of 2013. This research identified five device selection models for implementing BYOx programs and provides advice on each so that, should a decision be made to progress with BYOx, school communities may identify a strategy most suited to their school context. The research strategy encompassed specific techniques for collecting and analysing data. Case studies were conducted at five different state schools located in south-east Queensland. Data was collected separately at each of the schools by a nominated school-based researcher to ensure the integrity of the school-based process.
Details
- Title
- The State of Queensland (Department of Education, Training and Employment) BYOx research project 2013
- Authors
- Noosa District State High School (Author)Jindalee State School (Author)Murrumba State Secondary College (Author)Calamvale Community College (Author)Benowa State High School (Author)Maureen O'Neill (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publisher
- Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment
- Date published
- 2013
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2013 State of Queensland (Department of Education, Training and Employment). This BYOx research project is licensed by the State of Queensland (Department of Education, Training and Employment) under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 3.0 Australia licence.
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Support and Advancement of Learning and Teaching; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449917002621
- Output Type
- Report
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