The decision to remove the bring-your-own-device (BYOD), otherwise known as the student Wi-Fi, was a positive decision that reduces complications.

One issue that arose during distance learning last year was technology. Some students didn’t have a stable internet connection, and students weren’t able to join Zoom calls or work on assignments.

Now that all students have been given brand-new chromebooks, it allows for them to not have to worry about tech complications. There isn’t a significant need for the student Wi-Fi due to all the chromebooks being automatically set up with Park’s Wi-Fi, which has been strengthened to meet the needs of students and staff.

The removal of the student Wi-Fi also stabilized the technology issues, in which students without solid technology and students with technology, have been put on the same platform.

Although keeping the student Wi-Fi is a good idea, there have been multiple instances where either the student Wi-Fi was too weak or it was down, which at times made it pointless and impractical. By putting all students on the same Wi-Fi platform, it removes the extra stressors associated with connection problems.

Now that the student Wi-Fi has been removed, the school Wi-Fi has also been boosted and is much stronger and is more reliable and stable. The stable connection allows for more productivity and less time wasted due to internet problems.

Although many students, including myself, are disappointed to not be able to bring devices into school and have Wi-Fi, the change has helped me stay more organized. I find myself working on online assignments through my Chromebook and I’m staying focused while doing so.

The removal of the student Wi-Fi has been advantageous, and although there have been times where the student wifi has been reliable, it isn’t enough to keep it running.