BYOT Program Kicks Off

Published September 1, 2011

Starting today, students at four Williamson County high schools will be allowed to bring electronic devices such as laptop computers, iPads and smartphones to school.  It's part of the district's new Bring Your Own Technology, or BYOT, program which will be piloted this year at Brentwood, Middle College, Page and Summit high schools.

Students in the pilot schools will be able to bring personal digital devices to school that support learning.  Use of devices is aligned with the instruction taking place in the classroom each day.  In addition, students will have to sign an acceptable-use agreement and follow policies approved by the School Board regarding the use of electronic devices.  Students who don’t bring a device can check out a device for use in class.