Key Factors to Implement BYOD in Schools

This study examines the key factors in enabling the use of personal ICT devices in schools for learning purposes. We conducted data collection by disseminating questionnaires and organizing interviews. A total of 204 teachers from five schools were involved in the survey. The participated schools were situated in the province of Putrajaya and Dengkil. Principals, senior assistants, ICT teachers and ICT technicians were the interviewees. The quantitative data obtained from the questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS statistical software. Two types of quantitative data analysis were considered namely the general profile of respondents and descriptive statistical analysis. From this study, our findings recommend relevant factors of execution of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) at the schools. These security factors are essential for the schools pre-, during and post-adoption of BYOD which include cost allocation for securing the network, preparation of content filtering and controls and training to support the implementation of BYOD at schools.