1. Mobile learning and security DELC 2011
Bill Johnsen
Virginia Beach City Public Schools

2. Virginia beach city public schools
70,000 students
86 schools
5,000 teachers
100 miles of school division owned fiber network
All schools and offices wireless enabled
Student to computer (laptops and desktops) ratio of 1.8 to 2.0
Interactive whiteboards and document camera in all classrooms
Microsoft environment – SharePoint implementation for students and staff

3. Compass to goal
…….students will graduate having mastered the skills that they need to succeed as 21st century learners, workers and citizens.

4. Compass to 2015 Strategic objective 1
All teachers will engage every student in meaningful, authentic and rigorous work through the use of innovative instructional practices and supportive technologies that will motivate students to be self-directed and inquisitive learners

5. Where we are Division or school purchased mobile devices
eBook readers (Kindles and Nooks)
iPods
iPads
Filtered open wireless access
Filtered at student level
No access to division resources except school division (staff)
No mobile device management and limited device presence awareness

6. Limiting issues and concerns
Cell phone policy
Electronic device guidelines
Filtering
Network security
Technical limitations
Resource access
Device management
Growing demand for mobile devices and BYOD

7. Where we are going
Developing guidelines for BYOD for students and staff including review of current cell phone and electronic device policies and guidelines
Redesign network to permit resource access
Web resources available to mobile devices
SSL / VPN to desktop with Juniper solution for iPads using Junos Pulse app
Identify and implement device management solution
Reviewing Athena by Odyssey Software for iPad management
NAC
Works with Microsoft Configuration Manager

8. What needs to be done
Develop and implement policy and resolve technical issues and concerns
Develop best practices for classroom use of student and staff owned technology