Below, you will find a DRAFT of a Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) Mobile Device Chart to share with students, parents, and staff.
What critical feedback, suggestions for improvement, do you have for me?
One of my worries/fears is that such a chart may exclude devices that COULD be used for BYOT but that my imagination is too limited to envision…does that make sense?
Here’s the link to the “stretched-out” version…I notice the version below is compressed into a small space for the blog entry.
Update: Looking for a GoogleDoc editable version you can borrow? This is it.
Please note that mention of a device in this chart does not constitute a product endorsement; these are offered for informational and/or reference purposes only. All data subject to change.
- 5 hornets= BYOT Exceptional – mobile creativity, storage, and sharing device (e.g. WiFi iPad/Nexus allows for Google Drive, cloud storage options, video/image editing and creation, GoogleDocs accessibility, etc.)
- 4 hornets= Great – allows for wide range of creative apps (e.g. pictures, short video clips, texting) and wireless sharing (WiFi) only limited by account options and apps. Devices include iPod Touch, iPhone, laptops, netbooks)
- 3 hornets= Fair – allows for some use (e.g. allows for research via Internet, pictures, video). WiFi access
- 2 hornets = Acceptable – usable for specific purposes (content consumption) only (e.g. eReader without Internet or apps) and WiFi
- 1 hornet = Limited – Not appropriate for BYOT Classroom use (e.g. may lack WiFi support, difficult to get media on or off device, gaming options).
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Netbooks/Laptops
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Asus/Dell Netbook
approx >= $230
Find out more at your local retail or computer store
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Google Chromebook
approx >= $249
Find out more online at http://google.com/chromebook
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Tablets
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Apple iPad
approx >= $330 minimum
Find out more at
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Android Tablets
(>=$200)
Examples:
Google Nexus 7https://www.google.com/nexus
Kindle Fire Series
Nook HD Series
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Apple iPod Touch
(>=$200)
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SmartPhones
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Apple iPhone
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Android Phone
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eBook Readers
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Barnes and Noble Nook SimpleTouch WiFi
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KINDLE 6” WiFi
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Other Devices
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Nintendo DSi
approx >= $100
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Gaming consoles
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maybe include Samsung Galaxy Tab as a tablet example
Thanks for this useful table, Miguel. We work a lot with schools is resource poor contexts, so I might add low-end cellphones to your list as well. Depending on how they are used, they can also be effective learning tools, especially in my field (ESL\EFL). Keep up the good work!Nicky
Are you sure that Chromebooks need an anti virus suite?
Excellent point, John. No, of course they do not. Copy-n-paste failed me here.With appreciation for your attention to detail,Miguel
This is a great way to display some of the info I've been compiling on my own as well. Any chance you could share this doc for repurposing?
Chris, I've added an update to the blog entry that includes the link to the public GoogleDoc version. Feel free to swipe it.