1.

May highlight inequality- One of the biggest downsides to BYOD is that

not all students can afford the latest technology. Having a BYOD policy
in place may highlight the differences in wealth and access to devices
between students. Some organizations may be able to supply spare
devices so that those without their own can borrow suitable equipment
equal to that of their peers. When implementing BYOD, organizations
should assess the number of students who may struggle to access
relevant devices and factor this into the policy and the way it works.

2.IT Security-Another consideration to make is that BYOD can leave

organizations open to additional security and cyber threats. With students
accessing university and school networks, software, and resources across the
same devices they use in their everyday lives, organizations are left more
vulnerable to students sharing sensitive data and open to hackers.

If devices are stolen from users, organizations may find their network open to
further attack.

BYOD devices can be equipped with anti-virus software and security apps to
prevent attacks or unauthorized access to school networks.

3. May cause distractions-While BYOD is beneficial to both students and their

organizations, bringing personal devices into the classroom leaves students
with the opportunity to take advantage and use their device for personal
reasons.
However, the benefits to costs and pressure on IT systems for organizations,
as well as the increase in student engagement and productivity rates, outweigh
this.

4. Increased stress on IT infrastructure-With students, faculty staff and on-

campus staff, all trying to connect to the same network through their personal
devices, the strain on the network can be much greater and can lead to
connectivity issues, slow connections and poor quality service which can be
frustrating for students who are trying to access resources to complete studies
or coursework.

5. Students without devices- BYOD may be as good as it sounds, but you have
to be careful too. Not every student has a device that they can bring to school.
Some parents won’t approve or some just don’t have the budget.Make sure
you aren’t excluding this student and provide a device from school. Be aware
of the students' needs here. Be careful about what you tell your students about
this. This information may be very delicate.

6. Parents- In some schools, parents have to pay the school for leasing or
renting a device. They are accustomed to the traditional way of teaching and
some of them don’t see the value of it. Parents may not be happy with the idea
of paying for mobile devices. A lot of them only see the computer or iPad as
more distraction.

7.Issues with data removal and retrieval

8.Loss of control over hardware

9. Decreased productivity

10.Inefficient password management

7. Inviting students to bring any technology they like can spell trouble.
Schools can and should establish a BYOD policy, and clearly specify
permitted devices. Identify the preferred platform, which generations your
network can support, and the prohibited devices (like gaming systems or
desktops).