Matt Federoff, CIO of Vail schools, reviewed the district's journey in implementing student technology. Vail is a pioneer in the use of technology in education and the classroom. In 2005 it introduced Arizona's first 1:1 high school using district-owned laptops. In 2009, it introduced BYOD (bring your own device) and beginning 2012 it implemented a hybrid model.
The hybrid model incorporates a guided BYOD philosophy model. Families can choose to borrow district devices or bring their own, district-recommended device. Currently 30 percent of families are choosing to purchase and bring their own devices.
The hybrid system addresses the issues of the other models. It reduces the complexity and intensive staff requirements of the traditional 1:1 model and eliminates the broad diversity of device types in the BYOD model.
School buses are WiFi equipped. Business sponsorships keep this cost neutral for the district.
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