Interview on Radio NZ with Dr David Parsons (Senior Lecturer on Information Technology at Massey University)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2493993/should-new-technology-like-ipads-be-in-schools
The most commonly asked question is: My son/daughter already has a laptop/netbook, do I now have to go out and buy an iPad? The answer is No - certainly not. What you do have to ensure is that they bring that device to school next year.
BYOD
Bring your own device