(Wylie) Beginning the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 22, Wylie ISD students will be allowed to bring their own Internet-enabled devices to school. This includes laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPod Touches and any device that meets minimum system requirements.The implementation of the MyWyFi program includes all students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Students who choose to bring their own devices to school will have access to a guest wireless network. Wylie ISD officials explain that this will be similar to hotel models or what users experience at Starbucks or McDonalds. The Internet will be filtered the same as if a student was using a district-owned computer.
The district emphasizes that bringing a device to school is optional. The use of technology in the classroom will be at each teacher’s discretion and ultimately the student will be responsible for any applications and support needed for the device.
To support the the MyWyFi program, Wylie ISD will also roll out Google apps for students and staff.
To learn more about the MyWyFi program, click here.
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