All public schools have a growing demand for Internet and network content that can benefit teachers and students. Some schools go so far as to provide devices that teachers and students can use at school and at home. Others, with stricter budgets, continue to use computer labs or ask students to bring their own devices from home. When devices are provided, it is generally referred to as a 1:1 implementation if every student receives a device. A 1:2 implementation would mean there is one device for every two students. With a 1:2 deployment, it is likely that devices would remain in the classroom and not be allowed to return home. Students in the class would share the devices. If students are asked to bring their own technology devices from home, this is often called BYOD or Bring Your Own Device model. Once students have devices, it wouldn't do them any good if they couldn't access all the content they want. It is no longer practical to use standard cabling to connect every student to the Internet. With standard cables, there would need to be an available port on each student's desk to access the Internet. This is not only limiting, but also logistically difficult to achieve. Using wireless technology may not offer the same speeds as a direct connection, but it makes connecting every student to the Internet a reality. Using wireless in the K-12 environment will solve the problem of finding good support for students, but creates potential security risks. Because there's no port you plug into, you can't as easily see who's connecting to the network. Wireless is also a popular way for hackers to attempt to access data, as they do not need to be in the building to...... middle of paper.... .. and not least, teachers must teach with technology. You cannot expect improvement just by handing out a laptop to a student. Teaching must be guided to use technology and ensure that the student makes good use of the tools provided to them. Works Cited Johnston, Stacey. Personal interview April 18, 2014. Marko, Kurt. “5 steps to a better wireless LAN.” Information Week April 1, 2013: 8. Academic OneFile. Internet. May 5, 2014.Mellema, Jason. Personal interview, April 1, 2014. “Reaching every child every day in 1:1 blended learning environments.” » District administration March 2014: 38+. Academic OneFile. Internet. May 5, 2014Smith, Joe. Personal interview. April 12, 2014. Tenbusch, James P. “A Practical Guide to Implementing 1:1.” www.scholastic.com/. Np, September 21, 2011. Web. May 26 2014. .